Washington County Criminal Records
Washington County criminal records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts and Sheriff's Office in Marietta. Alicia Cannon serves as the Clerk of the Courts and is the "keeper of the records" for the County Common Pleas Court and the 4th Appellate District Court of Appeals. You can search criminal case files through the county's online portal, submit public records requests by mail or phone, or visit the courthouse in person. Washington County also has a Marietta Municipal Court and several Mayor's Courts that handle lesser offenses across the county.
Washington County Overview
Washington County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
The Washington County Clerk of Courts has two divisions. The Legal Division is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Title Division runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with Saturday hours from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Title Office is closed on Saturdays when a legal holiday falls on a Friday or Monday.
Below is the Washington County Clerk of Courts website, which provides access to criminal records and court case information.
Over 310 sections of the Ohio Revised Code deal with the Clerk's duties. The office records all paperwork and keeps records on civil, domestic, and felony criminal cases. The Clerk collects money for court costs and has authority to administer oaths, take affidavits, and certify documents. The office also serves as a passport agent for the federal government. The Clerk is also the Clerk for the 4th Appellate District Court of Appeals.
| Office | Washington County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 Putnam Street Marietta, OH 45750 |
| Phone | (740) 373-6623 |
Washington County Criminal Records Request
The Washington County public records request page lets you submit requests online, by mail, or by phone. Mail requests go to Ben Cowdery, Clerk, Washington County Commissioners, 223 Putnam St, Marietta, Ohio 45750. Phone is (740) 373-6623.
Below is the Washington County public records request page for getting criminal records and other court documents.
Reasonable fees are charged for copies. There is no charge for on-site review or electronic transmission of records. Requests must be for specific records. Birth and death records are handled separately from criminal records. Records required by Federal or State law to remain confidential are not available.
Washington County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is the main source for arrest records in the county. The department has a Webcheck center for state background checks. Criminal records requests cost $35 through the Sheriff's Office. An online public request form is available.
Below is the Washington County Sheriff's Office website where you can find arrest records and criminal record information.
You need to provide personal details and case information when making a request. The Sheriff's Office handles arrest reports, incident reports, and booking data. Records are available under ORC 149.43, though active investigations may be exempt.
Washington County Criminal Court System
Washington County has several courts that handle criminal cases. Court records include docket sheets and documents from civil and criminal cases. These are maintained through electronic case management and by records keepers. Record formats include films, written documents, audio, video, printed materials, and digital images. Records are shared as writs, summonses, warrants, summaries, and memorandums.
The Court of Common Pleas Probate Division is at 205 Putnam Street in Marietta, phone (740) 373-6623 Ext 2413. The Marietta Municipal Court is at 259 Butler Street in Marietta, phone (740) 373-4474. Mayor's Courts operate in Belpre, Beverly, and Matamoras for minor offenses.
Records are public under the Ohio Revised Code except for sealed, confidential, or restricted files. Exempt records include adoption files, ongoing investigations, medical reports, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. Under ORC 2953.32, certain Washington County criminal records can be sealed after the waiting periods are met. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The BCI provides statewide checks through WebCheck.
Note: Washington County criminal records requests through the Sheriff's Office cost $35, separate from the Clerk's copy fees.
How to Search Washington County Criminal Records
Start with the online public records request form for the easiest access. You can also visit the Clerk of Courts during Legal Division hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring a valid ID and the name or case number you need. The Records and Legal Documents page has links to property maps, birth and death certificates, and court records.
For mail requests, write to the Clerk at 223 Putnam St, Marietta, OH 45750. Include the specific case details and payment for copy fees. The Marietta Municipal Court at 259 Butler Street, phone (740) 373-4474, handles misdemeanor and traffic cases separately. Mayor's Courts in Belpre, Beverly, and Matamoras cover minor offenses. For statewide searches, the BCI runs checks through WebCheck. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association has a directory of all 88 county clerks.
Washington County's Clerk is one of the few in Ohio that also serves as a passport agent for the federal government. The Title Division even has Saturday hours, which sets it apart from most Ohio county clerk offices.
Nearby Counties
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