Trumbull County Criminal Records Search
Trumbull County criminal records are kept by the Clerk of Courts and Sheriff's Office in Warren. The county runs one of the most detailed multi-court search systems in northeast Ohio, with separate portals for the Common Pleas Court, Central District Court, Eastern District Court, and Warren Municipal Court. You can search criminal case files online through the CourtView system without registration for basic lookups. Karen Infante Allen serves as Clerk of Courts, and her office at 161 High Street NW handles all felony criminal cases for the county.
Trumbull County Overview
Trumbull County Clerk of Courts Records
The Trumbull County Clerk of Courts is at 161 High Street NW in Warren. Phone is (330) 675-2561. Email clallen@co.trumbull.oh.us for questions. The office has an online case search through the CourtView portal. Records go back to about 1998 for most case types.
Below is the Trumbull County Clerk of Courts website for searching criminal records and court case information.
You can search by case number, party name, or attorney. The portal shows case dockets, party information, and scheduled events. Document images are available for many civil and criminal cases. Regular copies cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page. The Court of Common Pleas hears all felony criminal cases, and the Clerk documents every case and makes non-confidential copies available to the public.
Free inspection of criminal records is available at the Clerk's office during business hours. Printed copies cost $0.25 per page. Background checks run $25 as a standard fee. Research help costs $2.00 per name searched. These options give you several ways to get records at different price levels.
| Office | Trumbull County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 High Street NW Warren, OH 44481 |
| Phone | (330) 675-2561 |
| clallen@co.trumbull.oh.us |
Trumbull County Arrest Records
The Trumbull County Sheriff's Office is at 150 High Street NW in Warren. The department has an online inmate search where you can look up people by name or booking number. Daily arrest logs are posted and updated each day. Warrant information is also available.
Below is the Trumbull County Sheriff's Office website with access to arrest records and criminal record data.
The Trumbull County inmate search tool lets you find current inmates with their booking details, charges, and bond data. The screenshot below shows this search system.
You can also use the Ohio Courts Network (OCN) for a statewide search, though that requires registration. For state prison inmates from Trumbull County, the ODRC Offender Search provides current information.
Trumbull County Criminal Court System
Trumbull County has a multi-court structure with four separate courts handling criminal cases. The Common Pleas Court at 161 High Street NW in Warren handles all felony cases. The Family Court is split into Domestic Relations and Juvenile Divisions. The Juvenile Court is at 220 Main Avenue SW in Warren, (330) 675-2560.
The Central District Court is at 180 N. Mecca St. in Cortland, (330) 675-2280. The Eastern District Court is at 7130 Brookwood Dr. in Brookfield Township, (330) 675-7900, open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Warren Municipal Court is at 141 South Street S.E. in Warren, (330) 841-2525, open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays. Each court has its own case search system.
Civil court records are largely public, but there are exceptions for juvenile cases, custody matters, mental health proceedings, and domestic abuse files. If you need records from multiple courts, you will have to search each portal separately.
Note: Trumbull County has four separate court systems with their own search portals, so check each one for a complete criminal records search.
Public Access to Trumbull County Criminal Records
Under ORC 149.43, most criminal records in Trumbull County are open to the public. The Clerk's Public Access System needs no registration for basic searches. You can view case dockets and party information without creating an account.
Sealed and expunged records are not available. Juvenile records are confidential. Under ORC 2953.32, certain Trumbull County criminal records can be sealed after waiting periods are met. The filing fee is $50 plus local court costs. The BCI provides statewide background checks through the WebCheck system for those who need a broader search beyond just Trumbull County records.
How to Look Up Trumbull County Criminal Records
Start with the CourtView system online for the Common Pleas Court. No registration is needed for basic case searches. You can also visit the Clerk at 161 High Street NW in Warren during business hours. Bring a valid ID and the name or case number you want to find. Staff can pull records and make copies on the spot.
For the Central and Eastern District Courts, use their separate online portals. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association links to all 88 county clerks across Ohio. Mail requests go to the Clerk at 161 High Street NW, Warren, OH 44481. Include case details and payment for copies. Warren is the county seat and the location of most court offices. The city of Youngstown in neighboring Mahoning County handles its own criminal records through a separate court system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Trumbull County. If you need criminal records from a neighboring area, select a county below.