Find Criminal Court Records in Auglaize County
Auglaize County criminal court records are stored by the Clerk of Courts at the county courthouse in Wapakoneta. The office manages all case filings from the Court of Common Pleas, covering felony crimes, civil suits, and domestic relations matters. Mandy L. Dunlap serves as the elected Clerk. You can search for records online through the county's public access portal or visit the office in person. The Auglaize County Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations separately. Most court files are open to the public, though sealed and expunged records will not show up in a search. Both courts give the public solid options for finding criminal case information in this part of Ohio.
Auglaize County Clerk of Courts Office
The Auglaize County Clerk of Courts is the primary source for criminal court records in the county. Mandy L. Dunlap leads the office. The Common Pleas Division sits at the Auglaize County Courthouse, 201 S. Willipie Street, Room 043, P.O. Box 409, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. Call (419) 739-6765 or fax (419) 739-6768. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The office implemented electronic filing via email effective June 2, 2025. For Common Pleas filings, use cpclerk@auglaizecounty.org. For Municipal Court filings, use municlerk@auglaizecounty.org. These addresses are for e-filing only. The Title Division is at a separate location: 604 1/2 S. Blackhoof Street, P.O. Box 409, Wapakoneta, OH 45895, phone (419) 739-6742. Visitors to the Title Division should arrive at least 15 minutes before closing time.
The Municipal Court also has a branch in St. Marys at 114 N. Main Street, St. Marys, OH 45885. That branch is open on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Personal or business checks are not accepted for traffic citations at this location.
Search Auglaize County Criminal Records Online
The Auglaize County public access records portal lets you search court records from the Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court. The CourtView system powers this search. You can look up cases by name or case number. Be sure to try different spelling variations of names, since the system only matches what is in the database. Records before February 1, 2000, are not available online. For older cases, you need to visit the office in person during regular business hours.
The online system includes records from both the Common Pleas and Municipal divisions. Some records may be restricted or redacted to protect sensitive details. If you run into trouble with the system, the Clerk's office can help by phone. Ohio's public records law under ORC Section 149.43 gives anyone the right to view most court records without stating a reason.
Note: Records on the online portal may not reflect the most recent filings due to processing delays.
Criminal Court Records in Auglaize County
The Auglaize County court records system covers all case types handled by the Common Pleas Court. Felony criminal cases make up a big part of the workload. Drug charges, theft, assault, burglary, and fraud all go through this court. The General Division also hears civil cases, foreclosures, and appeals from lower courts. Under ORC Chapter 2301, the Common Pleas Court has jurisdiction over felonies and civil matters above $15,000.
The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and jail data. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation handles statewide background checks through WebCheck locations. Fees are $22 for state-only or $34 for combined state and FBI checks.
This screenshot shows an Auglaize County resource page with links to court records and office contact details for the Clerk of Courts in Wapakoneta.
Types of Cases in Auglaize County Courts
The Common Pleas Court in Auglaize County handles felony criminal cases. These are crimes that carry more than a year in prison. The Domestic Relations Division covers divorces, child custody, and protection orders. The Probate Court at 201 Willipie Street, Suite 119, Wapakoneta, OH 45895, phone (419) 739-6778, manages estates, guardianships, adoptions, and marriage licenses. Marriage records go back to 1848 and probate records to 1852.
Municipal and county courts process misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic tickets under ORC Title 19. If a misdemeanor gets bound over, records transfer to Common Pleas. The Probate Court keeps juvenile records confidential. Restricted records also include sealed or expunged records, medical records, and records tied to ongoing investigations.
Fees for Auglaize County Court Records
You can get copies of criminal court records by visiting the Clerk's office at 201 S. Willipie Street, Room 043, in Wapakoneta. Bring the case number or the name of the person you need records for. Staff will pull the file and make copies. Certified copies cost more than regular ones. You can also send a written request by mail to P.O. Box 409, Wapakoneta, OH 45895.
Records not found online may require an in-person visit. The online system does not have cases from before February 2000. Older records are only at the office. If you believe a record should be public but access was denied, you can file a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims, which oversees disputes about public records access in Ohio.
Auglaize County Legal Resources
Ohio Legal Help's Auglaize County page has details on the Clerk of Courts and links to legal aid. The Ohio Legal Help main site offers free guides on court records, record sealing, and self-help tools. The Ohio State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. For statewide resources, the Ohio Department of Public Safety has info on expungement and record correction.
The Ohio Courts Network lets you look up any court in Ohio by county. Federal cases in this area go through the PACER system for a small per-page fee.
Cities in Auglaize County
Auglaize County is home to Wapakoneta, which serves as the county seat, along with St. Marys, New Bremen, and other small towns. None of these communities have a population over 100,000. All felony criminal court records for the county go through the Auglaize County Clerk of Courts in Wapakoneta. The Municipal Court branch in St. Marys handles some misdemeanor matters on Wednesdays.
Nearby Counties
If you need records from areas near Auglaize County, these neighboring counties each have their own Clerk of Courts:
Each county keeps its own set of criminal court records. A case filed in Allen County will not appear in an Auglaize County search. Check the right county for the records you need.