Access Mansfield Criminal Records

Mansfield criminal records are kept by the city police department, the Mansfield Municipal Court, and the Richland County Clerk of Courts. The police Records Division on North Diamond Street processes public records requests for incident reports, arrest records, and video footage. The Municipal Court covers most of Richland County for misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases. Felony charges are handled by the Richland County Common Pleas Court. You can search for Mansfield criminal records online, by phone, or by visiting the offices in person during regular business hours.

Mansfield Police Department Criminal Records

The Mansfield Division of Police handles criminal records requests through its Records Division. The office is at 30 N. Diamond Street, Mansfield, OH 44902. Phone: 419-755-9770. Hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, closed from noon to 1:00 PM.

Public records requests can be submitted through the online form on the department's website. A new fee schedule took effect December 1, 2025, in line with Ohio House Bill 315. Video records cost up to $75 per hour to process, with a maximum of $750. Audio and video recordings need authorization from the Chief of Police before release. Standard paper copies follow the regular fee schedule under ORC 149.43.

The Mansfield Police Department website has the public records request form and details on the updated fee schedule for criminal records.

Records held by the department include police reports, incident reports, and video footage from body cameras and cruiser cameras. All requests are processed in accordance with Ohio's Public Records Act. The department aims to respond promptly to all public records requests it receives.

Mansfield Municipal Court Criminal Records

The Mansfield Municipal Court handles traffic, misdemeanor criminal, civil, eviction, and small claims cases. The court is at 30 N Diamond Street, PO Box 1228, Mansfield, OH 44901. Phone: 419-755-9632. Fax: 419-774-5574. Judge Jerry Ault serves as the presiding judge.

The court has jurisdiction over all of Richland County except for Shelby, Shiloh, Plymouth, and six northern townships. That means most Mansfield-area misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic citations end up here. Online court fine payment and case access are both available through the Mansfield Municipal Court website. Case records show charges, hearing dates, and case status. Standard municipal court fees apply for copies.

The court covers a wide area beyond just the city of Mansfield. If you are searching for a criminal case from anywhere in the southern or central part of Richland County, this court likely has the file.

Richland County Criminal Records in Mansfield

Felony criminal cases from Mansfield are filed through the Richland County Common Pleas Court. The Clerk of Courts is at 50 Park Avenue East, Mansfield, OH 44902. Phone: 419-774-5549. Fax: 419-774-5547. The Clerk maintains felony criminal records, civil cases, and domestic relations files.

The Richland County Clerk of Courts provides access to court records and handles public records requests. The office aims to respond immediately to all requests. You can visit in person during business hours or submit a request by mail or through the public records form.

Standard copy and certification fees apply. Free inspection of records is available during regular hours. The Richland County court system handles all felony-level criminal cases for the Mansfield area and maintains those records at the courthouse.

Public Access to Criminal Records in Mansfield

Criminal records in Mansfield are public under ORC 149.43. You can view police reports, court files, and arrest records without stating a reason. Copies are provided at cost. Walk into any office during business hours and request what you need.

Some records are off limits. Juvenile cases are sealed under Ohio Revised Code 2151.358. Expunged records will not appear in any search. Active investigations from the police may be withheld until the case closes. Personal identifiers are redacted before documents go out to the public.

Under ORC 2953.32, some Mansfield criminal records can be sealed after the required waiting period. The application fee is about $50 plus local court costs. Not all offenses qualify. Violent felonies and sex crimes cannot be sealed in Ohio.

Search Mansfield Criminal Records

For police reports, call 419-755-9770 or use the online request form. For court records, check the Mansfield Municipal Court website or call 419-755-9632. For felony cases, contact the Richland County Clerk of Courts at 419-774-5549.

Statewide tools also cover Mansfield. The BCI runs background checks through WebCheck. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association links to all 88 county clerks for searching records across Ohio.

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