Crawford County Criminal Records Lookup

Crawford County criminal records are filed at the Clerk of Courts and the Sheriff's Office in Bucyrus. The county court system includes the Common Pleas Court for felony cases and the Municipal Court for misdemeanors and traffic violations. The Municipal Court has two locations, one in Bucyrus and one in Galion, which is handy for people on the east side of the county. You can search court records online through the Clerk's Case Inquiry system. The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, booking logs, and an inmate roster at the county jail. If you need to look up criminal records in Crawford County, there are online tools and in-person options at the courthouse on East Mansfield Street.

Crawford County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records

The Crawford County Clerk of Courts is at 112 E Mansfield Street, Suite 204, Bucyrus, OH 44820. Call (419) 562-2766 or fax (419) 562-8011. The office handles Common Pleas Court records, including criminal felony cases, civil litigation, domestic relations matters, juvenile cases, and Third District Court of Appeals records.

An online Case Inquiry system lets you search civil, criminal, and domestic case records. You can search by case number, party name, or case type. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 plus copy fees. Payment options include cash, check, or money order. The Clerk also serves as the custodian for Third District Court of Appeals records. The Title Division, which handles motor vehicle and watercraft titles, is at a separate location.

Criminal case files are retained for 50 years in Crawford County. Older cases may be archived. Sealed and confidential cases are excluded from public access. The public records search system had not been updated since July due to planned software updates, so keep that in mind when searching online. For the most current data, contact the office directly.

Crawford County Arrest Records and Sheriff

Sheriff Scott M. Kent runs the Crawford County Sheriff's Office at 3613 Stetzer Road, Bucyrus, OH 44820. Call (419) 562-7906 for the main office. The jail number is (419) 563-2731.

The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, booking logs, incident reports, accident reports, and warrant information. An inmate roster is available on the website showing current inmates at the Crawford County Jail. The jail has a capacity of 121 inmates and offers programs including AA meetings, GED classes, and mental health counseling. You can search the inmate roster online or call the jail for information about a specific person.

Incident reports, traffic accident reports, arrest records, and offense reports are available in person during normal business hours. You need the location and date of the incident to request a report. Copy fees follow standard statutory rates. The Sheriff's website provides general information but most detailed record requests require an in-person visit.

Since no local screenshot was available for Crawford County Sheriff's Office, below is the Ohio state highway patrol website which provides additional criminal records resources covering Crawford County.

Public records are released under ORC 149.43. Active investigation records may be temporarily exempt from disclosure. Records are retained per Ohio retention schedules. Jail logs are maintained for the required periods under state law.

Crawford County Municipal Court Criminal Cases

The Crawford County Municipal Court has two locations. The Bucyrus location is at 112 E. Mansfield Street, Suite 100, Bucyrus, OH 44820. Call (419) 562-2731. The Galion location is at 301 Harding Way East, Galion, OH 44833. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil matters up to $15,000, small claims, and eviction cases.

The court covers cases for the City of Bucyrus, City of Galion, Village of Crestline, and Village of New Washington. An online case search is available for traffic, civil, criminal, and small claims cases. Search by name, case number, file date, ticket number, or hearing date. There may be a 24-hour delay between filings and when they show up online.

The court states that information may be altered or amended without notice. Official court records govern in case of any discrepancy with the online data. Electronic files are the official court records for Crawford County Municipal Court. Records are maintained per Ohio's Rules of Superintendence.

Public Access to Crawford County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Crawford County are public under ORC 149.43. You can view records at the Clerk's office or search online. No reason needs to be given for your request.

Juvenile records are sealed under Ohio Revised Code 2151.358. Sealed and expunged records are not available. Adoption and certain guardianship records may also be sealed through the Probate Court. Under ORC 2953.32, eligible criminal records can be sealed after the waiting period. The fee is $50 plus local costs up to $50. Violent felonies and sex offenses cannot be sealed. The Probate Court is a division of the Common Pleas Court with its own docket and case numbering system.

The Crawford County Probate Court is at 112 E. Mansfield Street, Suite 206, Bucyrus, OH 44820. Call (419) 562-8891. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Probate Court handles estates, wills, guardianships, marriage licenses, and historical birth and death records for the county.

How to Search Crawford County Criminal Records

Start with the Case Inquiry system on the Clerk of Courts website for felony cases. Use the Municipal Court site for misdemeanors and traffic violations. Both are free to use.

For in-person searches, visit 112 E Mansfield Street in Bucyrus. The Municipal Court is in Suite 100. The Clerk of Courts is in Suite 204. Bring a valid ID. Mail requests should include case details and payment for copy fees. Statewide tools are also available. The BCI runs background checks through WebCheck. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates from Crawford County. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association lists clerks in all 88 Ohio counties.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Crawford County. Select one to look up criminal records in that area.