Williams County Criminal Records
Williams County criminal records are filed at the Clerk of Courts and Sheriff's Office in Bryan. The county shares a regional jail with several other northwest Ohio counties through the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO). You can search criminal case files online through the Clerk's record search portal or visit the courthouse at 1 Courthouse Square. The Bryan Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations. Williams County provides both online and in-person methods to look up criminal records, arrest data, and inmate information across the court system.
Williams County Overview
Williams County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
The Williams County Clerk of Courts is at 1 Courthouse Square, 3rd Floor in Bryan. Phone is (419) 636-1551. Fax is (419) 636-7877. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office handles records for the Court of Common Pleas covering both General and Domestic Relations divisions.
Below is the Williams County Clerk of Courts website for searching criminal records and court case information.
The online record search portal lets you search by case number or party name. Records show case numbers, filing dates, party names, case type and status, docket entries, court orders, and charge information. There is at least a 24-hour delay between filings and online posting. Regular copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are $2.00 per document. Computer docket printouts run $0.10 per page. Public records requests can be made in person, by mail, or email.
Felony criminal records are kept permanently. Misdemeanor cases stay on file for 50 years after disposition. The Juvenile and Probate Court is at a separate location from the main courthouse. An archives department stores older records.
| Office | Williams County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Courthouse Square, 3rd Floor Bryan, OH 43506 |
| Phone | (419) 636-1551 |
| Fax | (419) 636-7877 |
Williams County Arrest Records
The Williams County Sheriff's Office is at 1425 E. High Street in Bryan. Phone is (419) 636-3151. Fax is (419) 636-2935. The office runs 24/7 for emergencies, with administrative hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Below is the Williams County Sheriff's Office website where you can find arrest records and criminal record data.
The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, incident reports, accident reports, warrant information, and concealed carry permit data. The Webcheck platform is available for background checks Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Each database check (FBI or BCI) costs $30. Fingerprinting is required, and you must bring a state-issued photo ID.
Arrest records in Williams County are public under the Ohio Sunshine Law. Records show mugshots, full name, date of birth, physical descriptors, detention status, facility name, charges, bond or bail info, and release date. Exempt information includes confidential informants, juvenile data, sensitive personal details like Social Security numbers, non-public investigative records, and sealed or expunged records.
Williams County Regional Jail Records
Williams County inmates are housed at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) in Stryker. The jail serves Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, and Williams counties. CCNO is at 03151 County Road 2425, Stryker, OH 43557. Call (419) 428-3800 for questions. Email ccnoregional@gmail.com. Executive Director Dennis Sullivan runs the facility, which has a capacity of 624 inmates with 55 beds for Williams County.
Below is the CCNO inmate search portal for looking up Williams County criminal records and current inmates.
The online inmate roster is updated weekly. Each record shows the inmate name, booking number, booking date, charges with Ohio Revised Code citations, court information, and scheduled release date. Video visitation is available through GTL/GettingOut. Mail goes to: INMATE NAME, CCNO, 03151 County Road 2425, Stryker, OH 43557. Funds can be added through ConnectNetwork.
Note: Williams County inmates are held at CCNO regional jail in Stryker, not a local county facility, so search the CCNO portal for current inmate data.
Bryan Municipal Court Criminal Records
The Bryan Municipal Court is at 1399 East High Street in Bryan. Phone is (419) 636-6939. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil cases up to $15,000, and small claims up to $6,000.
Below is the Bryan Municipal Court website for looking up criminal records and court case data in Williams County.
The online record search lets you look up cases by case number or party name. There is a delay of at least 24 hours between filings and posting. Felony cases get transferred to the Common Pleas Court. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates from Williams County. The BCI provides statewide checks through WebCheck.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Williams County. If you need criminal records from a neighboring area, select a county below.