Find Criminal Records in Delaware County

Delaware County criminal records are available through the Clerk of Courts and the Sheriff's Office in the city of Delaware. This fast-growing county north of Columbus has a robust online system for searching court case records, including felony criminal filings, civil cases, and domestic relations. The Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate lookup tool with mugshots, charges, and bond amounts. You can also get BCI background checks through the Sheriff's Office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you need to check a court case, find someone in the jail, or run a criminal history search, Delaware County has multiple ways to get criminal records both online and in person.

Delaware County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records

The Delaware County Clerk of Courts manages all criminal case files for the Common Pleas Court. The main office is at 117 North Union Street, Level 300, in Delaware. Call (740) 833-2500 or email clerkofcourts@co.delaware.oh.us for questions. The Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil litigation, domestic relations, and Fifth District Court of Appeals records.

The Delaware County Clerk of Courts runs a strong online system. You can search case dockets, court schedules, party names, case numbers, and filed documents all from the website. Criminal case records show the charges, hearing dates, attorney names, and dispositions. E-filing is available for attorneys and pro se parties. The system is updated regularly, though there may be a short delay between filings and when they appear online.

The Clerk also has a separate Title Division office at 8647 Columbus Pike in Lewis Center. That office handles motor vehicle titles only and does not process criminal records requests. Passport applications are accepted by appointment at the main office.

You can visit the Delaware County Clerk of Courts online search portal to look up criminal case information and court dockets filed in the county.

The online portal gives access to case dockets and basic case information around the clock. For certified copies, you need specific case numbers, and copies cost standard statutory rates.

Delaware County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is at 1776 State Route 521 in Delaware. Call (740) 833-2801 for general inquiries. The Sheriff's Office processes about 2,500 bookings each year. The average stay is 17 days. About 72% of those arrested are male and 28% are female.

The online inmate lookup shows current inmates with their mugshot, full name, booking date, age, gender, race, date of birth, hair and eye color, arresting agency, address, scheduled release, and charges. You can search by first name, middle name, last name, age, inmate number, booking date, or bond amount. This is one of the more detailed inmate search tools in Ohio.

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office inmate search tool provides detailed booking information for current and recently released inmates held at the county jail.

Background checks are available at the Sheriff's Office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A BCI criminal record check costs $40. An FBI check is also $40. If you want both, the combined cost is $70. Ink cards are $10 extra. Payment is by money order or cash only. Contact ccw@co.delaware.oh.us to schedule an appointment.

Criminal case files at the Sheriff's Office are retained for 50 years. Jail activity logs are kept for 3 years when there is no pending action. Records follow Ohio History Connection schedules for long-term storage.

Criminal Records at Delaware Municipal Court

The Delaware County Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil cases up to $15,000, small claims, and preliminary felony hearings. The court is at 70 N. Union Street in Delaware. Call (740) 833-2600 for questions.

You can search municipal court records online by defendant name, case number, citation number, or filing date. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Copy fees follow Ohio Revised Code rates. Online payment is available for some fines and court costs. Sealed and confidential cases are restricted from public view.

Public Access to Delaware County Criminal Records

Delaware County follows the Ohio Public Records Act under ORC 149.43. Criminal court records are public. Anyone can view them during business hours without stating a reason. Most arrest records are also public. Juvenile records, medical records, and confidential investigation files are exempt from disclosure.

Under ORC 2953.32, certain criminal records can be sealed after a waiting period. The fee is $50 plus local court costs. Violent felonies, sex offenses, and first or second degree felonies cannot be sealed. The Delaware County Probate Court at 117 N. Union Street handles estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses. Marriage records from 1996 to the present are at the Probate Court. Older records are stored at the Delaware County Records Center at 2079 US 23 North. Call (740) 833-2140 for archived records.

For statewide checks, ORC 109.572 requires BCI background checks for certain jobs and licenses. The Sheriff's Office is one place in Delaware County where you can get fingerprinted for these checks.

How to Look Up Delaware County Criminal Records

The best starting point is the Clerk of Courts online search for felony cases. For misdemeanors, use the Municipal Court search. Both are free.

For in-person searches, visit the Clerk of Courts at 117 North Union Street in Delaware during business hours. Staff can pull up cases and make copies. You can also mail written requests with a check or money order for copy fees. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates from Delaware County, and the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association has links to all 88 county clerk offices.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Delaware County. If you need criminal records from a neighboring area, select a county below.