Perry County Criminal Records Search
Perry County criminal records are stored at the Clerk of Courts and Sheriff's Office in New Lexington. The Common Pleas Court processes all felony criminal cases while the county court system handles misdemeanors. You can search court records online through the Clerk's records portal at the Perry County website. The Sheriff's Office on Kennebec Street maintains arrest reports, jail booking data, and warrant info. If you need to find a specific case or check on someone's criminal history in Perry County, there are both online and in-person ways to get that information.
Perry County Overview
Perry County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
The Perry County Clerk of Courts maintains all criminal case files for the Court of Common Pleas. The office is at 105 N. Main Street, Suite 102 in New Lexington. Phone is (740) 342-1022 and you can email clerk@courts.co.perry.oh.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits, and domestic relations cases. Each criminal file has the charges, the defendant's name, docket entries, attorney info, and case status. The Perry County Clerk of Courts has a comprehensive online records portal where you can search by case number, party name, or file date. The system covers criminal, civil, and domestic relations cases. Records are updated on a regular basis.
The online records are available at the Perry County online records page, giving the public direct access to case docket information from the Common Pleas Court.
The Perry County Clerk's online portal shows case filings, docket entries, and status updates for all public criminal cases filed in the county's Common Pleas Court system.
Certified copies cost $1.00 per certification plus $0.10 per page. Standard copies are $0.10 per page. The Clerk takes cash, check, and credit card.
| Office | Perry County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 N. Main Street, Suite 102 New Lexington, OH 43764 |
| Phone | (740) 342-1022 |
| clerk@courts.co.perry.oh.us | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Perry County Arrest Records
The Perry County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, jail rosters, and warrant data. The office is at 7285 Kennebec Street in New Lexington. Call (740) 342-4103.
Arrest records include the person's name, charges, booking date, and arresting agency. The office also stores incident reports, accident reports, and jail records. Public records requests follow ORC 149.43. Most arrest records are open to the public. Files tied to active investigations may be exempt. Visit the office in person during business hours to request records. Copy fees apply for all printed documents.
Note: The Perry County jail roster only covers inmates held at the county facility, not those sent to state prison through the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
Public Access to Perry County Criminal Records
Perry County follows Ohio's Public Records Act. Criminal court records are open to the public. You do not have to give a reason for your request. Just ask at the Clerk's office or search online.
Restricted records include juvenile case files, sealed cases, and expunged records. Under ORC 2953.32, some criminal records in Perry County can be sealed. The application fee is $50 plus local court costs. Violent felonies, sex crimes, and first or second-degree felonies cannot be sealed. Social Security numbers get redacted from public copies. The Clerk also handles record retention per the Ohio Rules of Superintendence, with serious criminal records kept on file permanently.
The Perry County Probate Court at 105 N. Main Street in New Lexington keeps records for estates, guardianships, and marriages. Call (740) 342-3494 for probate information.
How to Look Up Perry County Records
Start with the online records portal at perrycountyohio.gov. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Results display charges, hearing dates, and case status.
In-person requests are handled at the Clerk of Courts at 105 N. Main Street, Suite 102 in New Lexington. Bring an ID. Staff can search cases and provide copies on the spot. Mail requests are also accepted. Send your case details and a check or money order for copy fees to the same address.
Statewide tools also pull Perry County criminal records. The BCI does background checks through WebCheck. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association directory lists contact info for all 88 county clerks.
Nearby Counties
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