Dublin Criminal Records Lookup
Dublin criminal records are available through the city's police department, the Mayor's Court, and the Franklin County court system. The Dublin Police Department keeps arrest logs, incident files, and police reports at its Records Bureau on Commerce Parkway. Felony criminal cases from Dublin go to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in Columbus. Dublin also spans into Delaware County, so some records may be held there. This page explains how to search for criminal records tied to Dublin and where to request copies.
Dublin Overview
Dublin Police Criminal Records
The Dublin Police Department Records Bureau handles all local criminal records for the city. The office is at 6565 Commerce Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017. Call 614.410.4800 for records requests. The department uses JustFOIA to collect and manage public information requests, including police reports.
Accident reports, resolutions, and body-camera video are among the most commonly requested records. You can submit a public records request through the JustFOIA portal for Dublin. The system lets you track your request online and get responses electronically. The department follows ORC 149.43 for all public records requests.
Copy fees for Dublin police records are straightforward. Single-sided black and white copies cost $0.05. Double-sided black and white copies are $0.10. Single-sided color copies cost $0.10. These fees apply to paper copies made at the department. Electronic records sent through the JustFOIA portal may have no charge depending on format.
Below is the Dublin Police Department's online records and reports page where you can request copies of criminal records and police reports.
Records retention follows schedules set by the Records Commission. The department keeps files for set periods based on the type of record and Ohio retention rules.
Dublin Mayor's Court Records
The Dublin Mayor's Court handles traffic offenses and misdemeanor criminal cases within city limits. The court operates out of the Dublin Justice Center at 6565 Commerce Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017. You can call 614.410.4920 for case information or fax requests to 614.761.6598.
Ticket window hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday hours vary. Court records from the Mayor's Court are public under Ohio law. You can request copies by contacting the court directly. The court calendar is available online for upcoming hearing dates.
Mayor's Court is a common starting point for minor criminal matters in Dublin. Cases that involve more serious charges get bound over to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. If a case starts in Mayor's Court but gets transferred, the county court takes over the file from that point forward.
Franklin County Criminal Records
Dublin sits primarily in Franklin County, with some portions in Delaware County. Felony criminal cases from Dublin are filed in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in Columbus. The Franklin County Clerk of Courts keeps all felony case files, which include indictments, arraignment records, plea entries, sentencing data, and judgment entries.
Franklin County has a large online case search system. You can look up criminal cases by name, case number, or filing date. Results show the charges, hearing schedule, case status, and the judge assigned to the case. For cases in the Delaware County portion of Dublin, check the Delaware County Clerk of Courts for the relevant records.
The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates from Dublin and all of Ohio. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation runs WebCheck for statewide criminal history checks. These are fingerprint-based and require a visit to an approved WebCheck location.
Note: Dublin spans two counties, so felony records may be in either Franklin County or Delaware County depending on the exact location of the offense.
Accessing Dublin Criminal Records
Criminal records in Dublin are public under Ohio law. ORC 149.43 gives anyone the right to inspect public records without stating a purpose. You do not need to provide identification or explain why you want the records. This covers police reports, court files, and other government records.
Sealed records are the main exception. Under ORC 2953.32, eligible offenders can petition to have their criminal records sealed. The application fee is $50 plus local court costs up to $50. First-degree felonies, violent crimes, and sex offenses cannot be sealed. Juvenile records are also restricted under Ohio Revised Code 2151.358 and are not available through standard public records requests.
Search Dublin Criminal Case Records
Start with the Dublin Police Records Bureau for local police reports. Use the JustFOIA portal or call 614.410.4800. For Mayor's Court cases, contact the court at 614.410.4920.
For felony criminal records, search the Franklin County Clerk of Courts online case search. If the offense took place in the Delaware County portion of Dublin, use the Delaware County case search instead. Both county clerks offer online access to court records.
- Police reports: Dublin PD JustFOIA portal
- Traffic and misdemeanors: Dublin Mayor's Court
- Felony cases: Franklin or Delaware County Clerk
- State inmates: ODRC Offender Search
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