Champaign County Criminal Records

Champaign County criminal records are held at the Common Pleas Court and the Sheriff's Office in Urbana. The county court system processes felony cases, while the Municipal Court takes care of misdemeanors and traffic violations. You can look up court case records online through the CourtView system, which is available around the clock. The Sheriff's Office works with the Tri-County Regional Jail for inmate housing, and that facility has its own online roster. Whether you need to check on a pending case, pull up old court files, or find out who is currently in jail, Champaign County has options for searching criminal records both online and at the courthouse.

Champaign County Common Pleas Criminal Records

The Champaign County Common Pleas Court is at 200 N Main Street, 2nd Floor, in Urbana. Judge Nick A. Selvaggio handles the General Division. Magistrate Scott D. Schockling also serves the court. You can reach the office at 937-484-1000 or fax 937-484-1025.

The General Division has jurisdiction over adult felony offenses where a prison sentence is possible. It also covers civil cases like foreclosure actions, stalking orders, garnishments, tax liens, negligence claims, administrative appeals, contract disputes, and declaratory judgments. For criminal records, the court uses the CourtView system to give online access to case dockets, party names, hearing dates, and dispositions. The system is free to use and runs all day, every day.

The Champaign County Common Pleas Court website is shown below. This is where you can access the CourtView portal for searching criminal records filed in the county.

Domestic Relations, Juvenile, and Probate courts are on the 3rd floor at the same address. Call 937-484-1027 for those divisions. The Municipal Court is at a different location: 205 South Main Street in Urbana, with a phone number of 937-653-7376. Judge Gil S. Weithman runs the Municipal Court, which handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters under $15,000.

Search Champaign County Arrest Records

The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is at 312 E. Court Street in Urbana. Call (937) 484-6091 for general inquiries. For emergencies, call 911. Non-emergency calls go to 937-653-3409.

The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, incident reports, and warrant data. Warrants are public records under ORC 149.43. You can check them during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or use the public access terminals at the Common Pleas Court. The Records Division handles all report requests. You can get copies of arrest reports and incident reports by visiting in person or calling the office.

The Champaign County Sheriff's Office website shows how to access records, file requests, and check on inmate information for the county.

Champaign County uses the Tri-County Regional Jail at 11271 State Route 730 in Mechanicsburg. The jail serves Champaign, Madison, and Union counties. Call (937) 834-1030 for jail inquiries. The facility posts an online inmate roster that shows inmates from all three counties. Visitation is one 30-minute in-person visit per week, plus unlimited remote video visits. You need to schedule visits 24 hours ahead of time.

Champaign County Clerk of Courts Records

The Champaign County Clerk of Courts is on the 1st floor at 200 N Main Street in Urbana. The Clerk receives, distributes, and preserves all official court documents. You can pay traffic and criminal fines at this office and file court papers for civil cases.

The Clerk's office is open during regular courthouse hours. Walk in to search records, request copies, or make payments on fines. Public access to court records is available on site through computer terminals as well as through the CourtView online portal.

Champaign County Criminal Records Fees

Getting copies of criminal records in Champaign County involves some fees. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page at the Clerk's office. Certified copies have additional fees set by Ohio Revised Code. The Common Pleas Court charges these rates for all criminal, civil, and domestic relations documents.

If you need a background check done through the Sheriff's Office, the BCI check runs $30 to $40 depending on the type. An FBI check adds more. These checks require fingerprinting, which is done on site at the Sheriff's Office on East Court Street. Most offices in Champaign County accept cash and checks. Call ahead to confirm payment methods before you visit.

Public Access to Criminal Records in Champaign County

Under Ohio's Public Records Act, ORC 149.43, criminal court records in Champaign County are open to the public. Anyone can view them during business hours at the Clerk's office. You do not need to say who you are or why you want the records.

Certain records are not available. Juvenile cases are sealed under Ohio Revised Code 2151.358. Expunged or sealed records cannot be viewed. Active law enforcement investigation files may be withheld until the case is closed. Personal identifiers get redacted before records are released.

Ohio allows some criminal records to be sealed under ORC 2953.32. The cost is $50 plus up to $50 in local court costs. First-degree felonies, second-degree felonies, violent felonies, and sex offenses cannot be sealed.

How to Look Up Champaign County Criminal Records

The easiest way to search is the CourtView portal on the Champaign County Common Pleas Court website. You can search by name, case number, or date. Results show charges, hearing dates, and case status.

In-person searches can be done at 200 N Main Street in Urbana. Bring a valid ID. Staff can look up cases and make copies. Written requests by mail should include the case details you need and a check for any copy fees. The state also has broader tools. The BCI runs statewide background checks. The ODRC Offender Search shows state prison inmates from Champaign County and the rest of Ohio.

Nearby Counties

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