Logan County Criminal Court Records Search
Logan County criminal court records are kept at the Clerk of Courts office in Bellefontaine. This office handles all case files for the Court of Common Pleas and the Family Court, covering felony charges, civil actions, and domestic cases. You can search records online through the county's records portal or visit the office in person. Ohio law makes most court records public. Sealed and expunged files are excluded from search results. The Logan County Clerk of Courts staff can help you find case details, request copies, or check the status of a pending matter.
Logan County Clerk of Courts Office
The Logan County Clerk of Courts is the official record keeper for cases in the Court of Common Pleas and the Family Court. The office sits at 101 S. Main Street, Room 218, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. You can call (937) 599-7275 for help with a case. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The staff handles filing, docketing, and indexing for all court cases in Logan County.
Records stored at this office include indictments, motions, plea entries, court orders, judgments, bond documents, and sentencing data. Criminal cases cover the full range of felony charges, from fifth-degree felonies to first-degree felonies and more serious offenses. The Clerk also keeps records for the Family Court, which handles divorce, custody, juvenile, and probate matters. This makes the Logan County Clerk of Courts a central hub for multiple types of court records.
The General Division of the Common Pleas Court is at 140 North Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. You can reach the court at (937) 599-7275 or (937) 599-7260. The fax line is (937) 292-4175, and email goes to commonpleascourt@co.logan.oh.us.
Search Logan County Criminal Records Online
The fastest way to find Logan County criminal court records is through the Logan County Records Search Portal. This online tool lets you search by party name, case number, or case type. The system covers Court of Common Pleas and Family Court cases. Results show the parties involved, case type, filing date, and case status. Some documents may be available for online viewing.
The portal was built as a public service, but it comes with a few disclaimers. Not all court records are online. The court makes no guarantee about the accuracy of the data, and info can change without notice. For the most up-to-date details, contact the Clerk of Courts directly. If you need certified copies, you must request them in person or by mail. The portal is for informational use only.
You can also visit the Logan County Clerk of Courts main page for links to forms, office details, and filing info. Ohio's public records law under ORC Section 149.43 protects your right to access most court records without stating a reason.
Criminal Court Records in Logan County
The Logan County Court of Common Pleas has jurisdiction over all felony criminal offenses in the county. This includes drug charges, theft, assault, burglary, robbery, and other serious crimes as outlined in ORC Chapter 2301. The General Division also hears civil cases where the amount in dispute tops $15,000, plus foreclosures and administrative appeals. When a case moves up from a lower court, the records transfer to the Clerk's office.
The Logan County Clerk of Courts provides online tools for public access to court records through their search portal.
This screenshot shows a resource page for Logan County court records where you can begin a search for criminal case information and other filings.
Types of Cases in Logan County
The Common Pleas Court General Division processes all felony criminal cases in Logan County. Felonies are crimes with a potential prison term over one year. Drug trafficking, violent offenses, property crimes, and fraud all fall under this court. The Family Court in Logan County combines the Domestic Relations, Juvenile, and Probate Divisions at 140 North Main Street. The Domestic Relations Division can be reached at (937) 292-4043. The Juvenile Division phone is (937) 599-7245, and the Probate Division is at (937) 599-7252.
The Bellefontaine Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic violations under ORC Title 19. This court is at 226 West Columbus Avenue, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. The Civil/Small Claims division can be reached at (937) 599-6120 and the Criminal/Traffic division at (937) 599-6127. If a misdemeanor case gets bound over to the Common Pleas Court, the records move to the Clerk's office.
Logan County Court Record Fees
Standard copy fees apply at the Clerk's office. Certified copies cost more because they carry the official seal. You can pay at the counter or include payment with a mail request. Call the office to confirm current rates. For certified copies needed in legal proceedings, ask the staff for copies bearing the Clerk's seal.
Statewide criminal background checks are available through the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. BCI charges $22 for state-only checks and $34 for combined state and FBI checks. These fingerprint-based checks can be done at authorized WebCheck locations, which may include the Logan County Sheriff's Office.
Note: The online records portal is free to search, but getting official copies of documents will cost a fee.
Logan County Legal Resources
Ohio Legal Help offers free guides on searching court records, record sealing, and finding legal aid. The Ohio State Bar Association has a lawyer referral service and info about Ohio public records law. The Ohio Department of Public Safety provides details on expungement and record sealing for qualifying individuals.
The Logan County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. The Sheriff's office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and jail records. You can request these records through a public records request. The Sheriff's office also operates the county jail and provides court security. For older court records not held by the Clerk, the Ohio History Connection Archives may have historical case files.
Cities in Logan County
Logan County includes Bellefontaine, West Liberty, De Graff, Rushsylvania, and other small towns. Bellefontaine is the county seat and home to the courthouse. No cities in Logan County have populations over 100,000, so all felony criminal court records go through the Logan County Clerk of Courts in Bellefontaine. Misdemeanor cases may be handled by the Bellefontaine Municipal Court.
Nearby Counties
Each neighboring county has its own Clerk of Courts and court system for criminal records:
Cases filed in one county will not show up in another county's search. Check the correct county for the records you need.