Miami County Criminal Records
Miami County criminal records are filed at the Clerk of Courts and the Municipal Court in Troy, the county seat. The Clerk of Courts manages records for the Court of Common Pleas and provides online access through a CourtView portal. The Municipal Court covers misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases. The Sheriff's Office at 201 West Main Street keeps arrest records and processes records requests. You can search Miami County criminal records online by name or case number, or visit the courthouse in person to get copies of case files.
Miami County Overview
Miami County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
The Miami County Clerk of Courts keeps records for the Court of Common Pleas. The office is on the third floor of the Safety Building at 201 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373. Phone is (937) 440-6010. Fax is (937) 440-6011.
The Miami County website hosts a CourtView portal for online criminal record searches. You can search by name, case number, or case type. The system covers Common Pleas and Municipal Court records. Criminal case data includes felony charges, court docket entries, hearing schedules, party and attorney info, and final dispositions. You can also look up probate records and guardianship cases through a separate database on the site.
The Miami County government portal below gives you access to criminal records search tools through the CourtView system.
Records can be requested online through CourtView, in person at the Clerk's office, or by written mail. Under ORC 149.43, public records must be made available promptly. You do not need to give your name or explain why you want the records.
| Office | Miami County Clerk of Courts - Common Pleas |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 West Main Street, Third Floor Troy, OH 45373 |
| Phone | (937) 440-6010 |
| Fax | (937) 440-6011 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Miami County Municipal Court Criminal Cases
The Miami County Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil cases under $15,000. The court is on the second floor at 215 West Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373. For traffic and criminal matters, call (937) 440-3910. Fax is (937) 440-3911. For civil cases, call (937) 440-3919.
The Miami County Municipal Court website below provides access to misdemeanor criminal and traffic case records in the county.
Misdemeanor cases here cover minor drug charges, theft, assault, disorderly conduct, and DUI offenses. Preliminary hearings for felony charges also start at the municipal court. If the judge finds probable cause, the case moves to Common Pleas for trial. Municipal court records are part of Miami County's overall criminal records system and can be searched through the CourtView portal.
Miami County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Miami County Sheriff's Office Records Division handles arrest records and incident reports. Email records requests to records@miamicountyso.com or call (937) 440-6085.
The Miami County Sheriff's records page below provides details on how to request criminal records, arrest reports, and incident reports from the office.
Copy fees are low in Miami County. Standard copies are $0.05 per page. Double-sided copies are $0.10 per page. This is cheaper than most Ohio counties. Ohio law requires the Sheriff to respond to records requests promptly. Active investigation files may be withheld. For state prison inmates from Miami County, check the ODRC Offender Search tool.
Note: Miami County Sheriff copy fees of $0.05 per page are among the lowest in Ohio; most counties charge $0.25 per page for the same records.
Public Access to Miami County Criminal Records
Criminal court records in Miami County are public under Ohio law. Anyone can request them. You do not need to state a reason.
Juvenile case files are sealed. Records expunged under ORC 2953.32 are not available to the public. Eligible offenders can petition the Miami County Court of Common Pleas to seal their criminal records after the required waiting period. The application fee is $50 plus local court costs. First-degree and second-degree felonies, sex offenses, and violent crimes cannot be sealed. Social Security numbers and medical records are redacted from all released documents.
The BCI runs background checks through WebCheck fingerprinting. Under ORC 109.572, jobs in education, healthcare, and childcare in Miami County require a BCI check. The Probate Court at 201 West Main Street, phone (937) 440-6050, handles estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses separately from criminal records.
How to Find Criminal Records in Miami County
The CourtView portal on the Miami County website is the fastest way to search criminal records from home. You can search by name, case number, or case type. The system covers both Common Pleas and Municipal Court records. No fee is charged for online searches.
For in-person requests, visit the Clerk of Courts on the third floor of the Safety Building at 201 West Main Street in Troy. Staff can look up cases and provide copies. The Municipal Court on the second floor at 215 West Main Street handles misdemeanor lookups. Mail requests should include the person's full name and any known case details. Send a check or money order for copy fees. You can also email the Sheriff's records division at records@miamicountyso.com for arrest reports and incident records. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association lists all 88 county clerks if you need to search records beyond Miami County. Troy is the center of government for Miami County, and both the Clerk and Municipal Court offices are on Main Street, making it easy to visit both in one trip if you need records from different courts.
Nearby Counties
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