This page helps users handle a court records need in Ohio by showing where to find official court information, trial court links, appeals resources, and statewide court contact details.

The Supreme Court of Ohio and the Ohio Judicial System provide statewide court resources, including Ohio Trial Courts & Local Rules, local court information, and Supreme Court case tools.

Ohio Trial Courts & Local Rules

For Ohio court records, the practical first step is to identify the correct trial court or county court resource. The Supreme Court of Ohio provides Ohio Trial Courts & Local Rules, where users can view courts by county and find local trial court rule information.

Use this resource when you need to connect a case or records question to the local court that handled the matter. Ohio trial courts include local court systems, and court rules may vary by county or court.

Check the court level first. A local case record usually belongs with the municipal, county, or common pleas court that handled the case.

Local courts in Ohio

Ohio local courts include municipal, county, and common pleas courts. These courts are the first level of the judicial system in Ohio and hear cases brought by citizens and local governments.

The Ohio.gov Local Courts page can help users understand the role of local courts before choosing the correct court for a court records question.

Ohio courts of appeals

Ohio has twelve district courts of appeals. These courts hear appeals from cases ruled on by local courts. They also have original jurisdiction in certain types of proceedings.

Use the Ohio.gov Courts of Appeals page when the records need involves an appeal rather than the original trial court case.

Appeals from cases in a court of appeals are heard in the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Supreme Court of Ohio case resources

The Supreme Court of Ohio provides statewide court information and case-related tools. Its public site includes Daily Case Announcements & Opinions, Opinion Search, Docket Search, a Case Inquiry Form, and sign-up options for case notification.

For statewide Supreme Court resources, use the Supreme Court of Ohio website. For application-based court services, the Ohio Courts Network is available through Ohio Courts Applications.

Court records contact information

For statewide court system questions, use the Supreme Court of Ohio contact information below.

  • Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215-3431
    Phone: (614) 387-9000
    TTY: (614) 387-9404
    Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Common questions

Where should I start with Ohio court records?

Start with the court that handled the case. The Supreme Court of Ohio provides Ohio Trial Courts & Local Rules so users can find trial courts by county and review local court rule information.

Which Ohio courts handle local cases?

Municipal, county, and common pleas courts are Ohio local courts. They are the first level of the judicial system and hear cases brought by citizens and local governments.

Where do Ohio appeals go?

Appeals from local court cases are heard by Ohio’s district courts of appeals. Appeals from court of appeals cases are heard in the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Choose a County in Ohio

Find local search steps and office contacts for your area below.