Ashland County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Ashland County are stored at the Clerk of Courts office in the county courthouse. Deborah A. Myers leads the office and oversees all record keeping for the Court of Common Pleas. The office handles criminal felony cases, civil litigation, and domestic relations filings. You can search for Ashland County criminal court records through the eAccess portal online or by visiting the courthouse at 142 W. 2nd Street in Ashland. Staff at the office can pull case files, provide copies, and answer questions about court proceedings. Most records are open to the public under Ohio law, with a few exceptions for sealed and confidential cases.
Ashland County Clerk of Courts
The Ashland County Clerk of Courts is located at the Ashland County Courthouse, 142 W. 2nd Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805. Phone is 419-282-4242. Email the staff at clerkstaff@ashlandcounty.org. The Legal Division is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon, then again from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a break at lunch, so plan your visit around that. The Title Division keeps different hours and stays open straight through from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Deborah A. Myers and her team keep records for the Court of Common Pleas. That covers criminal felony cases, civil suits, and domestic matters. The office also accepts passport applications and handles motor vehicle titles and watercraft registrations. The website has a scam alert warning that the Clerk's office will never call you about jury service. If you get such a call, it is not from them.
Note: The Legal Division closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m., so arrive before noon or after 1:00 p.m. for in-person visits.
Search Ashland County Criminal Records Online
The Ashland County eAccess portal gives you online access to court records from the Clerk of Courts. Before you search, the site shows a legal disclaimer. It says that data is provided "as is" and may have a delay of at least 24 hours from the time a case is filed. The system pulls records from the Court of Common Pleas, which includes all felony criminal cases heard in Ashland County. You can look up cases by name or case number.
If you need records that are verified for legal use, the system tells you to send a written request or visit the court in person at 142 West 2nd Street. The online data can change without notice. Commercial use of the records on the site is not allowed without prior written consent. The calendar and hearing dates shown online may also change, and parties get formal notices by U.S. mail. For the most accurate info on a case, contact the Clerk's office directly at 419-282-4242. Ohio's public records statute, ORC 149.43, grants the right to inspect records during business hours without giving a reason.
Criminal Records Available in Ashland County
The Ashland County Clerk of Courts keeps records for all criminal cases in the Common Pleas Court. Felony charges like drug offenses, assault, robbery, and fraud are filed here. The Ashland County court records page notes that civil records include contract disputes, property cases, personal injury claims, family law matters, and foreclosures. Criminal records show the defendant's name, charges, case status, and disposition when available.
The Ashland County Clerk of Courts website is where you can find details about the office and access the search tool.
This image shows one of the state-level resources that can help with criminal record searches in Ashland County and the rest of Ohio.
The Ashland County Sheriff's Office at 1205 East Main Street, Ashland, OH 44805, also holds criminal records. Call (419) 289-6552 or fax (419) 281-2060. Email the office at sheriff@ashlandcounty.org. The Sheriff's Corrections Division keeps a current inmate list for the Ashland County Jail. For records governed by ORC Chapter 2301, the Court of Common Pleas is the primary source. Municipal courts in the area handle misdemeanors and traffic violations under ORC Title 19.
Getting Copies of Court Records
Visit the Clerk's office at 142 W. 2nd Street during the Legal Division hours to get copies. Standard copies are available for a small per-page fee. Certified copies cost more but are needed for most legal and official purposes. You can send a mail request to the same courthouse address. Include the case number or party names, the type of copy you need, and payment by check or money order.
Records that are exempt from public access include juvenile case files, law enforcement investigation records, medical records, sealed or expunged cases, and records that hold personal identifiers like Social Security numbers. If a record you seek falls under one of these categories, the Clerk's office will let you know. The Probate Court at the same address keeps marriage records dating back to 1846. Reach the Probate Court at (419) 282-4216 or email acjuvenileprobate.records@zoominternet.net.
Legal Resources for Ashland County
Ohio Legal Help provides free information on court records, sealing, and finding legal aid. The Ohio State Bar Association can connect you with a lawyer in the Ashland area. For background checks that go beyond county records, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation runs fingerprint-based checks at WebCheck locations. The cost is $22 for state only or $34 for state plus FBI. The Ohio Department of Public Safety has details on expungement and record correction.
Cities in Ashland County
Ashland is the county seat and the main city in the county. Other communities include Loudonville, Polk, and Hayesville. None of the cities in Ashland County have populations over 100,000. All felony criminal court records for the county are filed at the Clerk of Courts in Ashland. Misdemeanor and traffic cases go through the local municipal court.
Nearby Counties
If you need criminal court records from counties near Ashland, each one maintains its own court system and Clerk of Courts office:
A record filed in Richland County will not appear in the Ashland County system. Make sure you search the correct county for the case you need.