Search Putnam County Criminal Records
Putnam County criminal records are stored at the Clerk of Courts and the Sheriff's Office in Ottawa, Ohio. The Common Pleas Court handles felony criminal cases and the county court takes misdemeanors. You can search court case records online through the Clerk's search portal or go to the courthouse at 245 E. Main Street in person. The Sheriff's Office on E. Main Street keeps arrest logs, jail booking data, and warrant information. Putnam County gives the public access to criminal records through its online tools and courthouse offices.
Putnam County Overview
Putnam County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
The Putnam County Clerk of Courts manages all criminal case files for the Court of Common Pleas. The office is in Suite 204 at 245 E. Main Street in Ottawa. Phone is (419) 523-3012 and you can email clerk@putnamcountyohio.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Clerk keeps records for felony criminal cases, civil suits, and domestic relations matters. Each criminal file contains the charges, defendant names, docket entries, attorney info, and case status. You can search Putnam County criminal records through the Clerk of Courts website. The online case search lets you look up records by case number, party name, or file date. The system gives the public access to case dockets for all public cases filed in the county.
The Putnam County Clerk's online portal provides public access to criminal case dockets and filings from the Common Pleas Court.
The online system shows case filings, docket entries, and status for criminal cases filed in Putnam County Common Pleas Court. Records are updated on a regular basis.
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 | Putnam County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 E. Main Street, Suite 204 Ottawa, OH 45875 |
| Phone | (419) 523-3012 |
| clerk@putnamcountyohio.gov | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Putnam County Arrest Records
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, jail rosters, and warrant data. The office is at 102 E. Main Street, Suite B in Ottawa. Call (419) 523-3208.
Arrest records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and the agency that made the arrest. The office also stores incident reports, accident reports, and jail records. You can visit the Putnam County Sheriff's Office website for information about arrests and jail operations.
Below is a screenshot of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office website, which provides arrest and jail information for the county.
The Sheriff's Office follows ORC 149.43 for all public records requests. Most arrest records are available to anyone. Active investigation files may be withheld. Copy fees apply for printed documents.
Note: The Putnam County jail roster covers only inmates at the county facility, not state prison inmates from the area.
Public Access to Putnam County Records
Putnam County criminal records are public under Ohio's Public Records Act. You can view records at the Clerk's office without stating a reason. The office accepts requests in person, by mail, or email.
Some records have restrictions. Juvenile cases are sealed. Expunged records are not available. Under ORC 2953.32, certain criminal records in Putnam County can be sealed after a waiting period. The application fee is $50 plus local court costs. Violent felonies, sex offenses, and first or second-degree felonies cannot be sealed. Social Security numbers are always redacted from public copies. The office follows the Ohio Rules of Superintendence for record retention, and serious criminal records are kept permanently.
The Putnam County Probate Court at 245 E. Main Street in Ottawa handles estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses. Call (419) 523-3313 for probate information.
How to Find Putnam County Criminal Records
Start with the online case search at the Putnam County Clerk of Courts website. Search by name, case number, or file date. Results show charges, hearing dates, and case status.
In-person searches are available at the Clerk's office at 245 E. Main Street, Suite 204 in Ottawa. Staff can pull up cases and make copies. Written requests are accepted by mail. Include case details and a check or money order for copy fees.
Statewide tools cover Putnam County criminal records. The BCI runs background checks through WebCheck. The ODRC Offender Search tracks state prison inmates. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association has a directory of all 88 county clerks.
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