Ohio Court Records — at a Glance
Search official Ohio court records, case information, and judicial resources.
State Trial Courts
Civil, criminal, family, and small-claims dockets in Ohio.
State Appellate & Supreme
Ohio Court of Appeals and Supreme Court opinions.
Federal District Court
U.S. District Court civil and criminal cases via PACER.
Bankruptcy Court
U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Ohio federal district(s).
County Clerk
Misdemeanor, traffic, and some civil matters at the county level.
Records Access Rules
State rules on electronic access, sealing, and redaction.
1Free Access To All Ohio Court Records And Court Information
Access Ohio Courts online directly. Search court records; from Ohio county courts to Supreme courts. Find criminal filings, Ohio dissolution of marriage or divorce records from official state web sites. File small claims lawsuits. Link to Ohio probate sources with helpful information. Bankruptcy courts by jurisdiction or by districts. Ohio state courts contact information such as telephone numbers and more.
- Civil Case Searchohiocourtofclaims.govSearch The Civil Case Index
- Ohio Courts of Appealswww.supremecourt.ohio.govCourts of Appeals Districts
- Ohio Municipal Courtsohio.govMunicipal Cases and Services By Venue
- Court Formswww.supremecourt.ohio.govOhio Court Form List
- Ohio Revised Codescodes.ohio.govLook Up Civil Codes
- Ohio Trial Courtswww.supremecourt.ohio.govCriminal Trial Courts
- Court Activitydata.ohiocourtofclaims.govOhio Court Calendar
- Victims of Crimeohiocourtofclaims.govCourt of Claims Ohio
2Federal & National Authoritative Sources
These federal and national sources complement Ohio's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when Ohio state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.
The U.S. federal judiciary's unified electronic records system. Every federal district, bankruptcy, and appellate case docket is here.
https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (pacer.uscourts.gov)
The official directory of every federal district, bankruptcy, and circuit court. Use it to identify the correct Ohio district(s) before searching PACER.
https://www.uscourts.gov/federal-court-finder (uscourts.gov)
The NCSC's directory of state court websites, technology standards, and public-access policies.
https://www.ncsc.org/information-and-resources/browse-by-state (ncsc.org)
Court Records by State
Court Records is organized by state. Select another state to see its guide.
Ohio Court Records — FAQ
Are court records free?
State court records are usually free to view at the courthouse and often free online, with per-page fees for certified copies. PACER charges $0.10 per page (capped at $3.00 per document), waived under $30 per quarter.
Do sealed cases show up?
No. A sealed case is hidden from the public docket index by court order. Its existence may still be confirmable by number, but documents are not accessible.
What's the difference between civil and criminal court records?
Civil cases involve disputes between parties (contracts, torts, family). Criminal cases are brought by the government. Both are indexed by the same court clerks but tracked in separate sub-dockets.
Can I search every court at once?
Not in one search. PACER covers all federal courts. Most states have a statewide judiciary portal that covers their state courts, but a few require per-county lookups. This page links to Ohio's official portal.