Union County Criminal Court Records

Union County criminal court records are stored at the Clerk of Courts office in Marysville, Ohio. Danielle Sullivan serves as Clerk. The office maintains all case records from the Court of Common Pleas, covering felony criminal cases, civil matters, and domestic relations proceedings. You can search for records through the CourtView online system, visit the office in person, or contact the staff by phone or email. Most court records in Union County are public under Ohio law. Sealed and expunged records are not available. If you need to look up a case, pull a document, or get certified copies of criminal court records in Union County, the Clerk of Courts office is your best resource.

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County Seat: Marysville

Population: ~58,900

Appellate District: 3rd District Court of Appeals

Court Phone: (937) 645-3182

Union County Clerk of Courts Office

The Union County Clerk of Courts is at 215 West Fifth Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040. You can call at 937-645-3182 or email dsullivan@unioncountyohio.gov. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Staff maintain records for civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases filed in the Common Pleas Court.

The office provides online case search through the CourtView system. You can look up criminal court records by name, case number, or other criteria. The CourtView system shows docket entries and case status. For certified copies or documents not in the online system, visit the office in person or send a written request by mail.

The Union County Sheriff's Office at 221 West Fifth Street, Marysville, also maintains records. Shelby Sanders handles records requests. The email is ssanders@unioncountyohio.gov. The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, incident reports, and jail data. Traffic crash reports can be requested online through the Ohio Traffic Data website.

Search Union County Criminal Records

The CourtView online system is the fastest way to search Union County criminal court records from home. Look up cases by name or number. The system shows what is on file and where the case stands. For copies, go to the office at 215 West Fifth Street in Marysville. Standard copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a certification fee.

The Marysville Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil claims for Union County. Kristy Dearing serves as Clerk of Court. If you need a misdemeanor record, start with the municipal court. Felony records are with the Common Pleas Court.

The Union County Court Records Center provides information about accessing records, paying traffic tickets, getting certified copies, and jury service. Traffic tickets can be paid online, in person, by mail, or by phone. Certified court records carry the official court seal and are valid for legal, financial, and administrative purposes.

Under ORC Section 149.43, you can request public records without stating your reason. The Clerk must provide access during normal business hours.

Criminal Court Records in Union County

The Union County Court of Common Pleas handles all felony criminal cases in the county. Drug offenses, theft, assault, burglary, and weapons charges all go through this court. Each case generates records that track the full arc from charges through sentencing. The Clerk stores all of these files and provides public access as required by Ohio law.

Union County criminal court records resource page

The image above shows a resource for Union County that can help you find criminal court records and other court documents.

The Sheriff's Office maintains a most wanted list featuring fugitives from within the county. Arrest records, incident reports, and traffic accident reports are available through the Sheriff's Office. These records are separate from court records but can supplement your search if you need the full picture of a criminal matter in Union County.

Note: Jurors in Union County are randomly selected from voter registrations and state ID lists.

Union County Court Fees

Copy fees follow Ohio law. Plain copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus certification. Payment can be made with cash, check, money order, or approved credit and debit cards in person. Online payments provide immediate confirmation.

Viewing case information through CourtView is free. You only pay when you need physical copies. For mail requests, include prepayment with your letter. The Clerk will reach out if more money is needed.

Union County Legal Resources

Ohio Legal Help provides free guides on court records, record sealing, and finding a lawyer. The Ohio State Bar Association offers a referral service and publishes resources on public records law. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation charges $22 for state background checks or $34 for combined state and FBI.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety covers expungement and record sealing. If a records request gets denied, the Ohio Court of Claims resolves disputes.

Cities in Union County

Union County includes Marysville, Plain City, and Richwood, among other communities. None have populations over 100,000. All felony criminal court records for the county go through the Union County Clerk of Courts in Marysville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Union County, each with its own court system:

Records from one county are not in another county's system. Search the county where the case was filed.