Brown County Criminal Records Lookup
Brown County criminal records are managed by the Clerk of Courts and the Sheriff's Office in Georgetown. The Common Pleas Court handles felony cases while the Municipal Court covers misdemeanors and traffic offenses. You can search Brown County criminal records online through the CaseLook system, which covers Common Pleas filings. The Sheriff's Office posts an active warrant list on its website. If you need to look up a court case, check for warrants, or get copies of criminal records in Brown County, you have both online tools and in-person options at the Georgetown courthouse.
Brown County Overview
Brown County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
Clark Gray serves as the Brown County Clerk of Courts. The office has two locations. The Common Pleas division is at 101 South Main Street in Georgetown. Call (937) 378-3100. The Municipal Court division is at 770 Mt. Orab Pike, also in Georgetown. That number is (937) 378-6358. The Clerk handles three divisions: Title, Municipal Court, and Common Pleas.
The Brown County Clerk of Courts website hosts the CaseLook system for searching criminal records online.
The online record search at clerkofcourtsbrowncountyohio.org lets you look up Common Pleas Court cases by name, case number, or filing date. The Municipal Court has a separate search portal. As with most Ohio counties, there is a delay between court filings and when they appear online. The county states this can be at least 24 hours and sometimes longer. For verified information, visit the court in person.
Court hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with extended hours on Thursday until 6:00 PM. The office is closed on legal holidays. The fax number is (937) 378-1753.
| Office | Brown County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Common Pleas | 101 South Main St. Georgetown, OH 45121 |
| Municipal Court | 770 Mt. Orab Pike Georgetown, OH 45121 |
| Phone | (937) 378-3100 (Common Pleas) (937) 378-6358 (Municipal) |
| Hours | Mon-Wed, Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Search Brown County Warrants and Arrest Records
Sheriff Chris Hodges runs the Brown County Sheriff's Office at 750 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. Call 937.378.4435. Fax is 937.378.2039. The website is at www.BrownCountyOhioSheriff.us. The Sheriff is the county's chief law enforcement officer. Duties include investigating crimes, enforcing traffic and drunk driving laws, serving court orders and subpoenas, attending court sessions, and running the county jail.
The Brown County Sheriff posts an online warrant list that you can search for active criminal warrants.
The warrant list is searchable by name in alphabetical order. Each entry shows the person's name, warrant number, charges, bond amount, date, age, sex, and race. Common warrant types include Failure to Appear (FTA), Failure to Comply (FTC), traffic offenses, criminal charges, and bench warrants. The charges range from probation violations and fraud to drug offenses. The Sheriff has concurrent authority with municipal and township police in Brown County.
Note: The Brown County Sheriff's warrant list shows active warrants only and does not include warrants that have already been served or recalled.
Brown County Municipal Court Criminal Cases
The Brown County Municipal Court is at 770 Mount Orab Pike in Georgetown. Call (937) 378-3638 or (937) 378-6358. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic citations, small claims, evictions, and civil matters under $15,000. An online case search is available, though the same 24-hour delay disclaimer applies.
If you need misdemeanor criminal records from Brown County, this is the court to check. The Common Pleas Court only covers felony cases. For a full view of someone's criminal history, search both courts. Contact the Municipal Court for the most current and verified case information.
Public Access to Criminal Records in Brown County
Brown County follows Ohio's Public Records Act under ORC 149.43. Criminal court records are open to the public. You can view them at the Clerk of Courts during business hours. No reason is needed for your request.
Some records are off limits. Sealed or expunged records are restricted. Under ORC 2953.32, eligible criminal records in Brown County can be sealed after the waiting period is met. The fee is $50 plus local court costs. First-degree felonies, violent felonies, and sex offenses cannot be sealed. Juvenile records are confidential under Ohio Revised Code 2151.358. Active investigation files may be withheld. Records with personal identifiers get redacted before release.
The Recorder's Office at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 151, in Georgetown keeps property records that may relate to criminal cases. Call 937-378-6478. The Brown County Recorder website has an online search through County Fusion. The Probate and Juvenile Court at 510 East State Street handles marriage licenses, estate records, and guardianship files. Call (937) 378-6549. Hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
How to Look Up Brown County Criminal Records
Start with the CaseLook system at clerkofcourtsbrowncountyohio.org. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Check the warrant list at brownso.org/warrants for active warrants.
For in-person access, visit the Clerk of Courts at 101 South Main Street in Georgetown. Bring a valid ID. Staff can search by name or case number and make copies. Thursday hours run until 6:00 PM if you can't make it during the regular 8:00 to 4:00 window. Mail requests go to the same address. Include the case details and a check or money order for fees.
Statewide resources also cover Brown County criminal records. The BCI handles background checks. The ODRC Offender Search covers state inmates. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association lists all 88 county clerks.
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