Tuscarawas County Criminal Court Records
Tuscarawas County criminal court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts at the Tuscarawas County Office Building in New Philadelphia. Wendy Clark Jones leads the office. The Clerk maintains records for the Court of Common Pleas and the Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals, covering felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, domestic relations matters, and appellate filings. You can search for records through the county's online docket search, visit the office in person, or send a request by mail. Ohio law gives the public access to most court records, with exceptions for sealed and expunged files. The Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts is the starting point for any search for criminal court records in the county.
Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts
The Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts is at 125 East High Avenue, P.O. Box 628, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. Call at 330-365-3243 or fax at 330-343-4682. The email is jonesw@co.tuscarawas.oh.us. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk's office is on the second floor of the Tuscarawas County Office Building.
The office files, records, indexes, and preserves all court pleadings for the Court of Common Pleas. Criminal case files include indictments, motions, bond records, plea entries, trial transcripts, and sentencing orders. The office also handles appellate records and civil case files. Staff can help you find a specific case and explain the process for getting copies.
Search Tuscarawas County Criminal Records
The Tuscarawas County docket search system lets you look up case information by name or case number. The system shows docket entries and case status for cases filed in the Common Pleas Court. For copies of actual documents, visit the Clerk's office on the second floor at 125 East High Avenue.
In-person access gives you the full picture. Bring a case number or name. Staff will pull the file. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies run about $1.00 per page with a certification charge. Cash, check, and money order are accepted. You can also send a mail request with prepayment.
The New Philadelphia Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil cases up to $15,000. If the record you need is for a misdemeanor, check the municipal court. Felony records stay with the Common Pleas Court. Under ORC Section 149.43, you can inspect records without giving a reason.
Criminal Court Records in Tuscarawas County
The Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases in the county. Drug trafficking, assault, robbery, theft, weapons charges, and fraud cases all produce records here. Each file tracks a case from the initial charge through sentencing. The Clerk stores these records and makes them available to the public as required by law.
The image above shows a statewide resource for Ohio criminal court records. You can pair state-level tools with Tuscarawas County's online docket search for broader results.
The Tuscarawas County Probate Court is in Room 203 of the Tuscarawas County Courthouse on the square in New Philadelphia. The court handles estates, guardianships, adoptions, and marriage licenses. Juvenile records are confidential. Probate records are generally available to the public.
Note: Felony criminal records in Ohio are retained permanently under Supreme Court retention schedules.
Tuscarawas County Court Fees
Fees follow Ohio law. Plain copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a certification fee. Triple-seal copies for out-of-state use cost more. Cash, check, and money order are standard payment methods. Some offices accept credit cards with a convenience fee.
Online docket information is free to browse. You pay only when you need physical copies or certified documents. For mail requests, prepay to avoid delays.
Tuscarawas County Legal Resources
Ohio Legal Help offers free guides on court records, record sealing, and legal aid. The Ohio State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service. For background checks, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation runs fingerprint-based checks at $22 for state or $34 for combined state and FBI.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety has information on expungement. If a records request is denied, the Ohio Court of Claims resolves disputes over public records access. The Common Pleas Court in Tuscarawas County operates under ORC Chapter 2301.
Cities in Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County includes New Philadelphia, Dover, Uhrichsville, and several smaller communities. None have populations over 100,000. All felony criminal court records go through the Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts in New Philadelphia.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Tuscarawas County, each with its own court system:
Records filed in one county do not show up in another. Always check the county where the case was originally filed.