Auglaize County Criminal Records
Auglaize County criminal records are filed at the Clerk of Courts and the Sheriff's Office in Wapakoneta. The county courthouse handles felony cases through the Common Pleas Court while the Municipal Court covers misdemeanor and traffic offenses. You can search Auglaize County criminal records online through the public access records portal, though records before February 2000 are only available in person. The Sheriff's Office posts an inmate lookup tool on its website and takes records requests by phone, fax, email, or through the county website. If you need to look up a case or check on an inmate in Auglaize County, you have both online and walk-in options.
Auglaize County Overview
Auglaize County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
Mandy L. Dunlap serves as the Auglaize County Clerk of Courts. The office is at 201 South Willipie Street, Room 043, in Wapakoneta. The mailing address is P.O. Box 409, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. Call 419-739-6769 or email mdunlap@auglaizecounty.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk handles Common Pleas Court records, Municipal Court records, and traffic and criminal division filings.
The Auglaize County Clerk of Courts website gives you access to search criminal records and court filings online.
The public access records portal is at auglaizecounty.org/elected-officials/clerk-courts/public-access-records. One thing to keep in mind is that records before February 1, 2000 are not available online. You need to visit the office in person to get those older records. When searching online, try all possible spelling variations of names. The system may not catch alternate spellings on its own.
The Municipal Court Clerk handles the Traffic and Criminal Divisions. The main office is in the Auglaize County Courthouse. You can reach the Municipal Court at 419-739-6766. Hours match the Clerk of Courts at 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
| Office | Auglaize County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 South Willipie Street, Room 043 Wapakoneta, OH 45895 |
| P.O. Box 409, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 | |
| Phone | 419-739-6769 |
| mdunlap@auglaizecounty.org | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Sheriff Michael L. Vorhees heads the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office. The address is 1051 Dearbaugh Avenue in Wapakoneta. Call (419) 739-6565. Fax is 419-739-6566. Email sheriff@auglaizecounty.org for general questions.
The Auglaize County Sheriff website provides information about records requests and law enforcement services.
Public records requests can be made by phone, fax, email, or through the county website. WebCheck fingerprinting and CCW permits are handled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM by appointment only. Sex offender registration is also by appointment. The Correctional Center at 1051 Dearbaugh Avenue opened in 1982. The jail phone is 419-739-6575.
The Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate lookup that shows current bookings at the Auglaize County jail. You can access it through the inmate lookup page.
The inmate data comes from the certificate of arrest provided by the arresting agency. It may not reflect the actual court charges or final disposition of the case. The county notes that all people listed are considered innocent until proven guilty. The list shows names, booking dates, charges, and bond information. For the most current and accurate case details, contact the Clerk of Courts or check the court records portal.
Note: Auglaize County WebCheck and CCW services are by appointment only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so call ahead to schedule.
Public Access to Criminal Records in Auglaize County
Auglaize County follows Ohio's Public Records Act under ORC 149.43. Court records are public. You can view them at the Clerk of Courts or through the online portal. No reason is needed for your request.
Some records are restricted. Sealed and expunged records are not available. Under ORC 2953.32, eligible criminal records in Auglaize County can be sealed after the waiting period. The application costs $50 plus local court fees. First-degree felonies, violent felonies, and sex offenses cannot be sealed. Juvenile records are closed under Ohio Revised Code 2151.358. Records with personal identifiers are redacted before release. Active investigation files may also be withheld.
For background checks, the Sheriff's Office offers BCI and FBI fingerprint-based checks by appointment. The BCI also runs statewide checks through the WebCheck system at multiple locations across Ohio.
How to Look Up Auglaize County Criminal Records
The online public access portal at auglaizecounty.org is the fastest way to search. Records from February 2000 forward are in the system. Search by name or case number. Try different name spellings to make sure you catch all results.
For older records or in-person access, visit the Clerk of Courts at 201 South Willipie Street, Room 043, in Wapakoneta. Bring ID. Staff can look up cases and make copies during business hours. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 409, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. Include case details and payment for copy fees.
Statewide resources also cover Auglaize County. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association has a directory of all 88 county clerks.
Auglaize County Records and Documents
The Auglaize County Recorder's Office is at 209 South Blackhoof Street, Suite 103, in Wapakoneta. Emily Schlenker serves as the County Recorder. The office keeps property deeds, mortgages, financing statements, and other public documents. Record requests can be submitted in person. These records may be relevant when criminal cases involve property fraud, liens from judgments, or related civil matters filed alongside criminal charges in Auglaize County.
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