This page helps users handle a case search in Clark County, Ohio by identifying the main court search tools, what each one covers, and where to turn when online information is limited.

Clark County Municipal Court, the Clark County Clerk of Courts, and Clark County Probate Court each provide separate public access points for different case types.

Use the Clark County Municipal Court case search for Municipal Court traffic, criminal, civil, parking, trusteeship, and TPO searches.

Search fields include:

  • Name, including last name, first name, or business name
  • Year, case, and count number
  • Social Security number
  • Citation number
  • Driver license number
  • License plate number

Choose the case category that matches the record before entering search details.

  • Select the case type, such as traffic, criminal, civil, parking, trusteeship, or TPO.
  • Enter one supported search value.
  • Review the matching docket, costs, bond, or case information shown by the court system.

If a search does not return the expected case, try another supported field, such as citation number or case number.

Common Pleas Court public records and eAccess

The Clark County CourtView eServices portal provides public record access for Clark County Clerk of Courts records and also includes e-filing information.

Common Pleas Court online case information reflects docket entries and information kept by the Clark County Clerk of Courts Office. The online system is updated nightly and is current as of the previous business day.

Records before 1990 are not available online. Errors or omissions in Common Pleas Court online records should be reported to the Clerk of Courts Office.

E-filing is available but not mandatory. Filings received after 4:00 PM may be processed the next business day. Questions about e-filing should be sent to [email protected] after reviewing the portal welcome page and help information.

Civil protection order access limits

Civil Protection Order information is not available online through the Clark County Clerk of Courts eAccess system. To review Civil Protection Order information, visit the Clerk's Office during normal business hours.

Civil Protection Order forms are filed at the Clark County Title Office in the A.B. Graham Building at 55 East Columbia Street in Springfield.

Forms are available for Dating CPO, Civil Stalking Order, and Domestic Violence Protection Order matters. Clerk's Office employees cannot assist with legal questions or preparation of forms.

Use the Clark County Probate Court record search for Probate Court records. Probate Court matters include estates, adoptions, birth certificate corrections, name changes, guardianships, marriage licenses, mental illness, trusts, wrongful death, and related actions.

Probate Court online information may lag behind filings and judicial action by at least 24 hours, and sometimes longer. For verified Probate Court record information, send a request to the Probate Court or visit during regular business hours.

Use Probate Court directly for probate-specific case records instead of searching Municipal Court or Common Pleas Court tools.

Municipal Court daily activity and schedules

Clark County Municipal Court also provides daily case activity and schedule information for users who need current docket activity rather than a full case search.

The daily case activity summary lists recent civil, criminal, parking, and traffic case activity dates.

The Municipal Court daily schedule search supports schedule docket searches by case type, date, time range, and judge.

Municipal Court forms include small claims, eviction, sealing, expungement, rent escrow, written plea of not guilty, and related self-representation materials. Court cost pages provide civil costs, bond schedule, and fines and costs information.

Probate Court forms and services are organized by case area, including adoptions, estates, guardianships, name changes, trusts, marriage licenses, and other probate actions.

Case search contacts

Use these contacts when online results are incomplete, unclear, or require staff handling.

Common questions

Where do I search Municipal Court cases in Clark County?

Use the Municipal Court case search for traffic, criminal, civil, parking, trusteeship, and TPO search options.

Where do I search Common Pleas Court records?

Use the CourtView eServices portal for Clark County Clerk of Courts public record access. Online records are updated nightly and current as of the previous business day.

Are Civil Protection Orders available online?

No. Civil Protection Order information is not available online through eAccess. To review that information, visit the Clerk's Office during normal business hours.

How far back do online Common Pleas Court records go?

Online Common Pleas Court records do not include records before 1990. Contact the Clark County Clerk of Courts Office if you need help with older records.

Where do I search Probate Court records?

Use the Probate Court record search. For verified Probate Court information, send a request to the Probate Court or visit during regular business hours.

What should I do if a court record has an error?

Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) with the case number, document date, and the information that is incorrect so the Clerk's Office can review the record.