Search Mahoning County Criminal Court Records
Mahoning County criminal court records are filed and stored by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Youngstown. The office manages records for the Court of Common Pleas, including felony criminal cases, civil matters, domestic relations, and appellate filings. Mahoning County offers one of the more advanced online court records systems in Ohio through its Integrated Justice System eServices portal. You can search records online at any time or visit the Clerk's office during business hours. Staff can help with case lookups, certified copies, and e-filing questions.
Mahoning County Clerk of Courts
The Mahoning County Clerk of Courts is at the Mahoning County Courthouse, 120 Market Street, Second Floor, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. Anthony Vivo serves as the Clerk. The main phone is (330) 740-2104 and the fax is (330) 740-2105. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The office keeps records for the Court of Common Pleas General Division, the Domestic Relations Division, and the 7th District Court of Appeals cases originating from Mahoning County. Records include indictments, bond info, plea entries, motions, court orders, trial proceedings, and sentencing details. The Clerk's office is responsible for receiving, filing, and preserving all court documents while making sure the public can access them under Ohio law.
Mahoning County has implemented mandatory e-filing for certain case types, including Civil, Criminal, and Court of Appeals cases. The court will not accept paper filings for these categories. Training videos on the website help users learn the e-filing system.
Search Mahoning County Court Records Online
The Mahoning County Courts eServices Portal is the main way to search criminal court records online. This portal replaced the older Courtview system and gives you access to records from the Common Pleas General Division, Domestic Relations Division, and all four Mahoning County Area Courts (Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, and Sebring). Case numbers include location codes at the end: AUS for Austintown, BDM for Boardman, CNF for Canfield, and SEB for Sebring.
You can search by name, case number, or case type. The system covers both current and closed cases. For specific case number searches, enter the number exactly as it appears with the full year and five-number fields. Some older cases filed before 1989 may only be available through an in-person visit to the court.
The portal also has Court Rules, Attorney Inquiry, and Unclaimed Funds sections. Domestic Violence and Stalking Civil Protection Orders are not available through the public search for safety reasons. Visit the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts page for office details and more resources.
Under ORC Section 149.43, the public has the right to access most court records without giving a reason.
Criminal Court Records in Mahoning County
The Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas General Division has jurisdiction over all felony criminal offenses in the county under ORC Chapter 2301. This includes drug trafficking, assault, robbery, burglary, theft, and other serious crimes. Criminal records document the full process from indictment to sentencing. Case files hold charging documents, bond data, plea entries, motions, court orders, trial proceedings, and sentencing info.
The Mahoning County eServices portal gives you access to criminal case records from the Integrated Justice System.
This screenshot shows a resource page for Mahoning County court records, where you can search for criminal case data and other filings in the county system.
Mahoning County Jail and Arrest Records
The Mahoning County Public Inmate Information system shows current inmates held in the Mahoning County Jail. You can search by name or booking number. Results show the inmate's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and court dates. This tool is updated regularly.
The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office is at 110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. The main phone is (330) 480-5000. The Sheriff's office handles jail operations, court security, and prisoner transport. Arrest records generated by the Sheriff are public records under Ohio law. You can contact the office to request copies of arrest records and incident reports.
The Mahoning County Law Library at 120 Market Street, First Floor, offers free access to electronic court records through public terminals. The library phone is (330) 740-2295. Staff can help with legal research but cannot give legal advice.
Note: The inmate search only shows people currently in custody, not historical arrest records.
Mahoning County Court Record Fees
The Clerk charges standard fees for copies and certified copies. Certified copies carry the Clerk's seal and cost more than regular copies. Call (330) 740-2104 for current rates. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation runs fingerprint background checks at $22 (state) or $34 (state plus FBI). These checks are done at authorized WebCheck locations and are commonly needed for jobs, professional licensing, and adoption proceedings.
If you want to get copies of Mahoning County court records by mail, send your request to the Clerk of Courts at 120 Market Street, Second Floor, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. Include the case number or full name of the party, the type of record you need, and payment by check or money order. The Clerk's office will process your request and mail the copies back. For urgent needs, an in-person visit is the fastest route.
Mahoning County Legal Resources
Ohio Legal Help has free guides on court records, record sealing, and finding a lawyer. The Ohio State Bar Association provides a referral service. The Ohio Department of Public Safety covers expungement options. For records access disputes, the Ohio Court of Claims can help.
Cities in Mahoning County
Mahoning County includes Youngstown, the county seat and largest city. Other communities include Boardman, Austintown, Canfield, Poland, Struthers, and Campbell. All felony criminal court records run through the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts in Youngstown. Misdemeanor cases may be processed through the four Area Courts in the county.
Nearby Counties
Neighboring counties maintain their own criminal court records:
Records from Mahoning County will not show up in a Trumbull County search, and vice versa. Check the correct county for the case you need.