Union County Criminal Records
Union County criminal records are kept by the Clerk of Courts and the Sheriff's Office in Marysville. Danielle N. Sullivan serves as Clerk of Courts. The county stands out for its detailed historical record indexes that go back decades, along with a modern public records search portal. You can look up criminal case files online through the county's search system or visit the Clerk at 215 West 5th Street. Union County falls under the Third District Court of Appeals and provides both online and in-person ways to search criminal records.
Union County Overview
Union County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
The Union County Clerk of Courts is at 215 West 5th Street in Marysville. Phone is (937) 645-3006. Fax is (937) 645-3162. Danielle N. Sullivan is the Clerk of Courts. The office maintains records for the Court of Common Pleas and the Third District Court of Appeals.
The Union County public records search portal gives online access to court case data. You can search by name, case number, or date. The system covers criminal cases, civil cases, domestic relations, and appeals. Records are posted with some delay after filing. For verified information, visit the office in person during business hours.
Below is the Union County Clerk of Courts public records search tool for looking up criminal records and case information.
The Union County Record Indexes portal has a detailed set of historical indexes. These include Civil Cases, Court of Appeals, Coroner Inquests, Criminal Cases, Domestic Relations, Executions and Liens, and Judgments. The criminal case file index is searchable and part of a larger record system that goes back many years.
| Office | Union County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 West 5th Street Marysville, OH 43040 |
| Phone | (937) 645-3006 |
| Fax | (937) 645-3162 |
Union County Arrest Records Search
The Union County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail operations. The department keeps booking data, incident reports, and arrest information for the county.
Below is the Union County Sheriff's Office website where you can find information about arrest records and criminal record data.
Records requests can be made in person, by mail, or by email. Under ORC 149.43, most arrest records are public. Active investigation files may be held back. The Sheriff's Office coordinates with the county Clerk for court-related criminal records.
The Marysville Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic offenses in Union County. This court's records cover felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, and traffic cases. Each record includes the disposition, date of birth, and basic demographic details. Felony cases are transferred to the Common Pleas Court for prosecution. If you need a full picture of someone's criminal history in Union County, check both court systems.
Public Access to Union County Criminal Records
Ohio's Public Records Act under ORC 149.43 makes most Union County criminal records available to anyone. You do not need to state your name or reason for the request. The Clerk's office provides access during regular hours.
Sealed and expunged records are restricted. Juvenile case files are closed under Ohio law. Under ORC 2953.32, certain criminal records can be sealed after the waiting periods are met. The filing fee is $50 plus court costs. Not every case qualifies. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates from Union County, and the BCI runs statewide checks through WebCheck.
Union County's historical record indexes add an extra layer of depth for people searching older criminal cases. The indexes include records that predate the digital search systems, which makes Union County one of the better Ohio counties for finding older criminal case data. The Juvenile and Probate Court is at a separate location from the main courthouse. Contact the Clerk's office for directions to the right building if you need records from those divisions.
Note: Union County has historical criminal case indexes that go back many years, giving broader access than most Ohio counties for older records.
How to Look Up Union County Criminal Records
There are several ways to search for criminal records in Union County. The public records search portal is the fastest online option. You can also visit the Clerk at 215 West 5th Street in Marysville during regular hours. Bring a valid ID and the name or case number you want. Staff can pull records and make copies right away.
Mail requests go to the Clerk at the same address. Include the case details and a check or money order for copy fees. The historical indexes at unioncountyrecordindexes.org cover older records including civil cases, criminal cases, coroner inquests, and executions and liens. For statewide searches, the BCI runs background checks through WebCheck. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association has a directory of all 88 county clerks for searching other counties.
The Marysville Municipal Court covers misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic offenses. Felony cases go through the Common Pleas Court. Check both systems for a full picture of any person's criminal record in Union County. The county falls under the Third District Court of Appeals, which handles cases appealed from the lower courts.
Nearby Counties
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