Search Hocking County Criminal Records

Hocking County criminal records are kept at the Clerk of Courts and the Sheriff's Office in Logan. The Clerk runs a CourtView portal with an Internet Inquiry link that lets you search felony criminal cases, civil files, and domestic relations matters by name, case number, case type, or attorney. The Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic tickets. The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and jail data. Hocking County sits in southeast Ohio, and its court offices give you both online and in-person ways to search criminal records at the courthouse on East Main Street.

Hocking County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records

The Hocking County Clerk of Courts manages all criminal case files for the Court of Common Pleas. The Legal Division is at 1 East Main Street, Suite 305, Logan, OH 43138. Call (740) 385-2616 for help. Email the office at clerkofcourts@co.hocking.oh.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Clerk maintains records for civil, felony criminal, and domestic relations cases, plus the 4th District Court of Appeals.

You can search Hocking County criminal records through the CourtView portal by clicking the Internet Inquiry link. The system lets you look up cases by name, case number, case type, action code, or attorney using advanced search. Results show case number, status, file date, action, judge name, party info (names, addresses, attorneys), docket entries (dates and text), and charge information. The eServices system covers docket and index searches.

The Hocking County court system provides access to criminal case records through an online portal managed by the Clerk of Courts.

Uncertified copies cost just $0.10 per page. Additional fees apply for certified copies. Payment is accepted by cash, check, and money order. All appealed court cases from the Municipal, Probate/Juvenile, and Common Pleas courts must be initially filed with the Clerk's office. The office received a technology grant for a case management system replacement. Records in the system go back to about 1994 when automation started. The Title Division at (740) 385-2675 handles motor vehicle and watercraft titles separately.

Hocking County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Hocking County Sheriff's Office is at 25 East Second Street, Logan, OH 43138. Call (740) 385-2131 for the office. The fax is (740) 385-5138. The Sheriff handles arrest records, incident reports, accident reports, warrant info, and jail data. Current inmates may be housed at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

Arrest records show the person's name, date of birth, address, arrest details including date, time, and location, the charges filed, the arresting agency, and court appearance dates. Public records requests can be submitted in person, by phone, or in writing. Copy fees apply. Background check fees vary by type. The Sheriff patrols the county, enforces laws, investigates crimes, and services the courts.

Under ORC 149.43, most arrest and incident records are public. Active investigation records may be held back. Juvenile records are confidential. Annual activity reports are available upon request.

Hocking County Municipal Court Criminal Cases

The Hocking County Municipal Court handles traffic, criminal, civil, and small claims cases. The court is at 105 West Hunter Street, P.O. Box 950, Logan, OH 43138. Call (740) 385-2250. The fax is (740) 385-3826. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tuesday follows the same hours. Thursday hours are limited to 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon.

Online record search is available at the court's website. Search by name, case number, or ticket number for traffic, civil, criminal, and small claims cases. Court costs and fines can be paid online. Copies cost $0.25 per page. The system updates regularly but may have a 24-hour lag. Records are public under ORC 149.43. Sealed and protected records are not available. The official paper record is what counts if there is any difference with the online system.

Public Access to Hocking County Criminal Records

Hocking County follows Ohio's public records law. Criminal case files at the Clerk of Courts are open for viewing during business hours. You do not need to give a reason for wanting to see them.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records are off limits. Trial preparation records, financial account numbers, adoption records, victim names (when redaction has been asked for), sexual offense victim names, driver's license numbers, and Social Security numbers are all protected. Sealed and expunged adult records are not available either. Under ORC 2953.32, eligible people in Hocking County can apply to seal their criminal records. The fee is $50 plus local court costs. Violent felonies and sex crimes cannot be sealed.

The Hocking County Recorder at 1 Main Street in Logan keeps property records going back to 1818. Call (740) 385-2031. Electronic indexes are available from January 1, 1992. Older records require a visit to the office. These property records can tie into criminal cases involving fraud or lien disputes.

How to Look Up Hocking County Criminal Records

Start with the CourtView portal at hocking.oh.gov/clerk. Click Internet Inquiry. Enter a name or case number. Results show charges, docket entries, and case status. For misdemeanor and traffic cases, use the Municipal Court search.

In-person searches work at 1 East Main Street, Suite 305 in Logan. Bring ID. Staff can pull up cases and make copies at $0.10 per page. Mail requests should include case details and payment. Email requests go to clerkofcourts@co.hocking.oh.us.

State tools also cover Hocking County. The BCI runs statewide checks through WebCheck. Fingerprint checks go through ORC 109.572. The ODRC Offender Search covers state inmates from Hocking County.

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