Reesville, Ohio Public Records

The Clinton County Municipal Court, located at 69 North South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177, phone (937) 382-2920, has jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations, preliminary hearings for felonies, and civil cases up to $15,000. Both courts maintain public case records that can be accessed in person at the respective clerk's offices during business hours. Ohio provides a statewide online court records search through the Ohio Supreme Court's portal at https://www.ohiocourtrecords.us/, which allows searches by party name or case number for participating courts in Clinton County. Certified copies of court documents are available from the Clerk of Courts for a fee of $2.00 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee. Common Pleas Court handles small claims through its civil division with a filing fee of approximately $75-$100 depending on claim amount. Marriage licenses are issued by the Clinton County Probate Court division at $60, and divorce filing fees are approximately $350-$400. Court records are public under Ohio law unless sealed by court order or involving confidential matters such as juvenile cases or adoption records.

The Auditor's website provides a free online property search tool accessible at https://www.clintoncountyohio.us/auditor where residents can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address to view current assessed values, tax amounts, property characteristics, sales history, and tax payment status. The Clinton County Recorder's Office, located at 46 South South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177, phone (937) 382-2326, website https://www.clintoncountyohio.us/recorder, is responsible for recording and maintaining land records including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, military discharges, and manufactured home titles. The Recorder's Office provides online access to recorded documents through a searchable database at https://www.clintoncountyohio.us/recorder where users can search by name, document type, or parcel number. Images of recorded documents from recent years are available for free viewing online, while historical documents may require in-person research or certified copies. Recording fees vary by document type: deeds typically cost $34 for the first two pages plus $8 per additional page. Clinton County also maintains a GIS mapping system accessible through the Auditor's website that provides interactive parcel maps with aerial photography, allowing property searches by address or map navigation with linked assessment data.

Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington is another significant employer serving the region. The Wilmington City Schools and Clinton County government also provide employment opportunities for area residents. Manufacturing facilities in Clinton County include automotive suppliers and agricultural equipment operations. Median household income data specific to Reesville is not available due to its unincorporated status, but Clinton County's median household income is approximately $54,000-$58,000, somewhat below Ohio's statewide median. The local economy has been impacted by consolidation in agriculture with larger farms replacing smaller operations, and the closure of various manufacturing facilities over past decades. Reesville remains a quiet residential agricultural community with residents commuting to Wilmington, Washington Court House, or even further to Dayton for employment. The area's economic character is typical of rural Appalachian foothill regions with limited commercial development and dependence on agriculture and external employment centers.

Reesville, as an unincorporated community, does not maintain its own police department. Law enforcement services for Reesville and Adams Township are provided by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, located at 1645 Davids Drive, Wilmington, OH 45177, phone (937) 382-1611, website https://www.clintoncountysheriff.com/. The Sheriff's Office maintains jurisdiction over unincorporated areas of Clinton County, responding to calls for service, conducting investigations, and maintaining incident and accident reports for Reesville. To request police reports or incident records, residents may visit the Sheriff's Office in person during business hours or submit a written public records request by mail or email as provided on the agency website, citing Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43 which governs public records access. The Sheriff's Office operates the Clinton County Jail at the same Davids Drive location, housing pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanants. Arrest and jail booking records can be searched online through the Clinton County Sheriff's Office website inmate roster at https://www.clintoncountysheriff.com/jail-inmate-search, which displays current inmates' names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and booking photographs. Under Ohio R.C. 149.43, public records must be made available for inspection during regular business hours, and agencies may charge reasonable copying costs. Law enforcement records such as investigative materials may be exempt under certain circumstances, but arrest logs, incident reports, and jail rosters are generally public. Requests should be specific and may be submitted in writing to the Sheriff's Office Records Division.

Birth records in Ohio are available to the individual named on the certificate, parents, legal guardians, or legal representatives with proper identification. Death certificates are available to immediate family members or those with a legal interest. The Clinton County Health Department, located at 111 South Nelson Avenue, Suite 1, Wilmington, OH 45177, phone (937) 382-7221, serves as a local issuing office for certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring in Clinton County, with the same fee structure and identification requirements. Marriage licenses are issued by the Clinton County Probate Court, 46 South South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177, phone (937) 382-2323, at a cost of $60, with both parties required to appear in person with photo identification and social security numbers. There is no waiting period in Ohio, and licenses are valid for 60 days. Divorce records are maintained by the Clinton County Clerk of Courts as part of Common Pleas Court case files and may be accessed through court records requests. Ohio vital records are digitized from approximately 1908 forward, with earlier records available through the Ohio History Connection.

Fictitious name registrations (Doing Business As or DBA) in Ohio are filed with the Clinton County Clerk of Courts, 46 South South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177, phone (937) 382-2103, with a filing fee of approximately $25-$39. These registrations must be renewed every five years. Ohio state business entity records including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and trademarks are managed by the Ohio Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The free online database at https://businesssearch.ohiosos.gov allows searches by business name, entity number, or registered agent to view status, formation date, registered agent, principal office address, and officer names. Business formation fees vary: LLC filing costs $99, corporation filing costs $125. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) lien searches for secured transactions are also filed with the Ohio Secretary of State and searchable online at https://www.sos.state.oh.us/businesses/ucc-search/. Commercial property tax assessments for businesses in Reesville can be researched through the Clinton County Auditor's online property search at https://www.clintoncountyohio.us/auditor, where commercial properties are assessed separately from residential real estate for taxation purposes.

Reesville voters are served by the Clinton County Board of Elections, located at 111 South Nelson Avenue, Suite 2, Wilmington, OH 45177, phone (937) 382-3537, website https://www.clintoncountyohio.us/board-of-elections. This office administers all federal, state, county, and township elections for Reesville residents, maintains voter registration rolls, processes absentee ballots, and certifies election results. Ohio residents can register to vote online at https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/ through the Ohio Secretary of State's Online Voter Registration system, with registration closing 30 days before any election. Voters must provide an Ohio driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Reesville, as an unincorporated community, does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. However, residents vote in Adams Township trustee and fiscal officer elections during odd-numbered years, with three trustees elected to four-year staggered terms. The next township elections will occur in November 2025. Reesville voters also participate in Clinton County commissioner races, sheriff elections, county auditor, recorder, and other county offices typically on the ballot in even-numbered years. Polling place assignments for Reesville voters can be found using the lookup tool at https://www.olvr.ohiosos.gov/voterlookup.aspx by entering name and date of birth, which will display the assigned precinct and polling location, typically at a local church, township building, or school. Ohio election records that are publicly accessible include voter registration lists (available by written request with restrictions on commercial use), campaign finance reports through the Ohio Secretary of State at https://www.ohiosos.gov/, candidate filings and petitions, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Clinton County recorded approximately 15,500 votes cast with turnout around 66-68% of registered voters, reflecting the county's Republican lean with strong support for GOP candidates. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Reesville and Clinton County voters will decide several significant races: Ohio does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, but voters will elect all 99 Ohio House of Representatives seats including District 90 which includes Clinton County, along with half of the Ohio Senate seats (District 14 covers Clinton County). County-level races in 2026 will include Clinton County Commissioner (two seats), County Auditor, Clerk of Courts, and potentially Adams Township trustees depending on term expiration. Statewide offices on the 2026 ballot include Ohio Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Auditor, as all constitutional offices are up for election in midterm years. Reesville residents may request absentee ballots by downloading an application from the Clinton County Board of Elections website or requesting one by phone, with applications due by noon the Saturday before Election Day for mail delivery, or in person until the day before the election. Ohio offers early in-person voting beginning 28 days before Election Day at the Board of Elections office. No excuse is required for absentee voting in Ohio as of 2024.