Find Morrow County Criminal Court Records
Morrow County criminal court records are maintained at the Clerk of Courts office in Mount Gilead. Kimberly Bood serves as the Clerk, overseeing records for the Court of Common Pleas. The office provides online access to court records through the Electronic Court and Records Access system. You can also visit the office in person or make requests by mail and email. Ohio law makes most court records public, and the Morrow County staff can help you find case information, get copies, and check case status.
Morrow County Clerk of Courts Office
The Morrow County Clerk of Courts Legal Division is at 48 East High Street, Room 6, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338. The phone is (419) 947-2085 and the email is clerkofcourts@co.morrow.oh.us. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed on weekends and holidays.
The office maintains all case files for the Court of Common Pleas, including criminal felony cases, civil matters, domestic relations filings, and appellate records. Records cover indictments, motions, plea entries, court orders, trial transcripts, judgments, and sentencing data. The Common Pleas Court is served by Judge Tom C. Elkin and Judge Robert C. Hickson Jr. The court has jurisdiction over nearly all types of civil and criminal cases in Morrow County.
The Morrow County Title Office is at 80 N. Walnut Street, Suite D, Mount Gilead, for vehicle title services.
Search Morrow County Criminal Records Online
The Morrow County Clerk of Courts provides online access through the Electronic Court and Records Access system. This system shows the indices of the Morrow County Common Pleas Court Records. Keep in mind that the online indices are not official records. Only the Public Records Indices at the Clerk's office in Mount Gilead count as the Official Public Records Indices. If there is a difference, the official version takes precedence.
The Clerk makes no warranty about the accuracy or completeness of the online data. Info is updated daily except on weekends and holidays, but no guarantee is made on update frequency. All online info is for informational purposes only. By using the online system, you agree to hold harmless the Clerk and anyone involved in storing or displaying the information.
The Morrow County Municipal Court at 48 East High Street, Mount Gilead, also has an online case search. The phone is (419) 947-5045. You can search for misdemeanor criminal and traffic case records, and pay waiverable citations online before the appearance date. Under ORC Section 149.43, the public has the right to access most court records.
Note: Online records are not official and should not be relied upon as the sole source for legal purposes.
Criminal Court Records in Morrow County
The Morrow County Common Pleas Court is the court of general jurisdiction, handling all felony criminal cases and civil matters over $15,000 under ORC Chapter 2301. The court is in the Morrow County Courthouse in downtown Mount Gilead. The General Division handles felony criminal cases and major civil litigation, while other divisions cover juvenile, probate, and domestic relations matters.
The Morrow County Clerk of Courts Electronic Court and Records Access system lets you search the indices of Common Pleas Court records.
This screenshot shows a resource page for Morrow County court records where you can begin searching for criminal case data.
The Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal offenses under ORC Title 19, including first through fourth-degree misdemeanors, traffic violations, OVI cases, disorderly conduct, theft, and assault. It also conducts preliminary hearings in felony cases before they move to Common Pleas. The court works with the Morrow County Prosecutor's Office and the Public Defender or appointed counsel.
Morrow County Court Record Fees
Standard copy fees apply at the Clerk's office. Certified copies cost more because they carry the official seal. The Municipal Court Clerk also accepts payments for fines and costs. For statewide background checks, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation charges $22 (state-only) or $34 (state plus FBI).
Morrow County Legal Resources
Ohio Legal Help provides free guides on court records, record sealing, and finding a lawyer. The Ohio State Bar Association runs a referral service. The Ohio Department of Public Safety covers expungement options. For records disputes, the Ohio Court of Claims handles complaints about denied requests.
Cities in Morrow County
Morrow County includes Mount Gilead, Cardington, Edison, and other small towns. Mount Gilead is the county seat and home to the courthouse. None of the cities in Morrow County have populations over 100,000, so all felony criminal court records go through the Morrow County Clerk of Courts.
Nearby Counties
Neighboring counties keep their own criminal court records:
A case filed in Knox County will not appear in a Morrow County search. Check the right county for the records you need.