Search Warren County Criminal Records
Warren County criminal records are kept by the Clerk of Courts and Sheriff's Office in Lebanon. The county has multiple office locations for different court divisions, with the Common Pleas Division at 500 Justice Dr and the County Court Division at 880 Memorial Dr. You can search criminal case files through the Case Inquiry feature online or visit in person. Warren County also has a Franklin Municipal Court that handles cases in the southern part of the county. Both online and in-person options are available for looking up criminal records across all Warren County courts.
Warren County Overview
Warren County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
The Warren County Clerk of Courts has several locations. The Common Pleas Division is at 500 Justice Dr in Lebanon. The County Court Division is at 880 Memorial Dr in Lebanon. The Title Division Main Office is at 19 Dave Ave in Lebanon, with branch offices in Mason and Franklin. David Gilreath is the Chief Deputy for the Common Pleas Division. Call (513) 695-1120 or fax (513) 695-2965.
The Case Inquiry feature lets you search Civil, Criminal, and Domestic Relations cases online. You can look up cases by name, case number, or filing date. Results show the charges, hearing dates, party names, and case status. The Warren County Common Pleas Court is at 500 Justice Drive in Lebanon, phone (513) 695-1120. The court's public records policy follows the Ohio Revised Code. Records include any document that was created or received to document the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, or operations of the court.
The Warren County case inquiry system is shown below. This tool lets you search criminal records and court case information online.
Records are available in paper, electronic, or other formats. The Clerk keeps all case filings and docket entries for public access during business hours.
| Office | Warren County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Justice Dr (Common Pleas) Lebanon, OH 45036 |
| Phone | (513) 695-1120 |
| Fax | (513) 695-2965 |
Warren County Arrest Records
The Warren County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail operations for the county.
Below is the Warren County Sheriff's Office website where you can find arrest records and criminal record data.
The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest reports, incident reports, and booking data. Records requests can be made in person during business hours. Under ORC 149.43, most arrest records are public. Active investigation files may be exempt. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates from Warren County.
Warren County Court Criminal Records
The Warren County Court at 880 Memorial Dr in Lebanon has its own online Record Search system. Call (513) 695-1370 for help. Staff can assist with case information and records questions. This court handles criminal cases that fall outside the Common Pleas jurisdiction.
The Franklin Municipal Court serves the southern part of Warren County. The court is in Franklin and has online court docket access. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours on Tuesday until 7:00 PM and Wednesday closing at 12:00 PM. Online payment is available. Bond schedules and fees are posted on the court's site.
Below is the Franklin Municipal Court website for looking up criminal records and court case data in Warren County.
Warren County has three separate court systems with their own search tools. If you want a full criminal records check, search the Common Pleas, County Court, and Franklin Municipal Court systems. Each one covers different types of cases and geographic areas within the county.
Note: Warren County has three court systems with separate search portals, so check all three for a complete criminal records search.
Public Access to Warren County Records
Under ORC 149.43, most Warren County criminal records are open to the public. The Common Pleas Court has a broad public records policy that covers documents in any format. You do not need to state your name or purpose.
Sealed and expunged records are restricted. Juvenile cases are closed. Under ORC 2953.32, certain criminal records can be sealed after waiting periods pass. The fee is $50 plus local court costs. The BCI runs statewide background checks through WebCheck for searches beyond Warren County.
How to Look Up Warren County Criminal Records
Start with the Case Inquiry tool on the Clerk's website for Common Pleas criminal records. For County Court cases, use the separate Record Search at warrencountyohio.gov. The Franklin Municipal Court also has its own online docket.
For in-person searches, visit the Common Pleas Division at 500 Justice Dr in Lebanon. Bring a valid ID and the details you want to look up. Staff can pull case files and make copies. Mail requests go to the same address. Include the case details and a check or money order for copy fees. Warren County is one of the faster-growing counties in Ohio. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association has a directory of all 88 county clerks for searching records in other Ohio counties. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates from Warren County.
Nearby Counties
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