Tuscarawas County Criminal Records
Tuscarawas County criminal records are filed at the Clerk of Courts and Sheriff's Office in New Philadelphia. The county uses the CourtView eAccess portal to give the public online access to traffic, criminal, civil, parking, and small claims records. You can search by name, case number, or ticket number through the Clerk's docket search system. The Sheriff's Office at 2295 Reiser Ave SE keeps arrest records, booking photos, and incident reports. Tuscarawas County provides both online and in-person methods for searching criminal case data across the court system.
Tuscarawas County Overview
Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
The Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts is at 101 E High Ave in New Philadelphia. Call (330) 365-3243 for questions. Fax is (330) 343-4682. The office handles all felony criminal cases and serious civil matters for the Court of Common Pleas. The Clerk also maintains an online case inquiry system through the county court records portal.
The CourtView eAccess Records Portal covers traffic, criminal, civil, parking, and small claims case types. You can search by name, case number, or ticket number. The Docket Search Portal provides a second way to find case information. Juvenile and Probate divisions have their own separate tools. For mail requests, write to the Clerk at 125 East High Avenue, P.O. Box 628, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. Copy fees are $0.10 per page.
Tuscarawas County has specific record retention schedules that affect how long criminal records are kept. Felony records are maintained permanently. Misdemeanor records stay on file for 50 years after disposition. Traffic records are held for 25 years. These retention periods mean that even older criminal cases can still be found in the county's system if they fall within these time frames.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction runs a statewide Offender Search that covers inmates committed from Tuscarawas County to state prisons.
This free tool shows current inmates, people under DRC supervision, and those on judicial release. You can search by name, offender number, or county of commitment.
| Office | Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E High Ave New Philadelphia, OH 44663 |
| Phone | (330) 365-3243 |
| 125 East High Avenue, P.O. Box 628 New Philadelphia, OH 44663 |
Tuscarawas County Arrest Records
The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office is at 2295 Reiser Ave SE in New Philadelphia. Call (330) 339-2000 for information. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The department keeps arrest records, booking photos, incident reports, and an online inmate roster. The "Currently Houses Inmates" page shows current booking information for people held at the county jail.
The Tuscarawas County criminal records guide explains the types of records you can find. Criminal records include arrest records, court records, incarceration records, and probation or parole records. Felonies are serious offenses punishable by more than one year in prison. Misdemeanors carry up to one year in the county jail. Records requests can be made in person, by mail, or by email. County-level background checks cost $25.
Free online tools for Tuscarawas County criminal records include the Clerk's Case Search, the Sheriff's Inmate Roster, Municipal Court Records, and the Ohio Sex Offender Registry. For state inmates, use the ODRC Offender Search portal.
Tuscarawas County Criminal Records Access
Ohio's Public Records Law under ORC 149.43 guarantees access to most criminal records in Tuscarawas County. You do not have to give your name or say why you want the records. The Clerk's office makes case files available during business hours.
Some records are exempt from public access. Ongoing investigations, grand jury proceedings, sealed records, juvenile records, victim information, and data about confidential informants are all restricted. Juvenile records are specifically sealed under ORC 2151.358. Under ORC 2953.32, certain criminal records can be sealed after the waiting period ends. The fee is $50 plus local court costs. Not all offenses qualify.
The New Philadelphia Municipal Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases. Records from this court are available through the CourtView eAccess system. The Tuscarawas County government website links to the Common Pleas Court and other county offices where records are kept. The BCI provides statewide checks through WebCheck for broader searches.
Note: Tuscarawas County keeps felony criminal records permanently, misdemeanor records for 50 years, and traffic records for 25 years.
How to Search Tuscarawas County Criminal Records
The easiest way to search is through the online CourtView eAccess portal. You can also visit the Clerk of Courts at 101 E High Ave in New Philadelphia during regular hours. Bring a valid ID and the name or case number you need. Staff can pull records and make copies on the spot.
For mail requests, send a letter to the Clerk at 125 East High Avenue, P.O. Box 628, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Include the specific case details and a check or money order for copy fees. The Sheriff's Office at 2295 Reiser Ave SE handles arrest records and incident reports separately. Call (330) 339-2000 to check on availability. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association has a full directory of all 88 county clerks if you need to search records in other Ohio counties.
Nearby Counties
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