This page helps users complete a case search in Clark County, Ohio by choosing the right official court resource for municipal, common pleas, and probate records.

Use the Clark County Municipal Court case search for municipal traffic, criminal, civil, parking, trusteeship, and TPO case inquiries. For common pleas records, use the Clark County Clerk of Courts eAccess portal. Probate matters are searched through Clark County Probate Court.

The Clark County Municipal Court case search supports searches for traffic, criminal, civil, parking, trusteeship, and TPO matters. Computerized municipal court records go back to January 1, 1990.

Search options include several fields, so use the most specific information you have.

  • Name to find
  • Last name and first name
  • Business name
  • Year, case, and count number
  • Social Security number
  • Citation number
  • Driver license number
  • License plate number

For best results, start with a case number or citation number when available. If you do not have one, use a name or business name and compare the returned case details carefully.

  • Choose the case category that matches the matter, such as traffic, criminal, civil, or parking.
  • Enter one supported search value.
  • Review the docket, costs, bonds, and related case information shown for the matching record.

Clark County Clerk of Courts eAccess

For common pleas case information, use the Clark County Clerk of Courts eAccess portal. The case information is generated from computerized records maintained by the Clerk of Courts and is treated as public information.

The Clerk asks users to report record errors by emailing [email protected] with the case number, document date, and the incorrect information.

Important: Civil Protection Order information is not available online. To review CPO information, visit the Clerk's Office during normal business hours.

Common pleas record limits and updates

Common pleas case information shown online reflects docket entries and information required by Ohio law. The system is updated nightly and is current as of the previous business day.

There may be a delay between court filings, judicial action, and online posting. Records before 1990 are not available on the common pleas website.

Common pleas civil, criminal, domestic relations, and appeals filings are handled by different Clerk of Courts departments. The Civil Department handles new complaints, summonses, pleadings, subpoenas, and judgment liens. The Criminal Department handles felony case files and related criminal process documents. The Domestic Relations Department handles divorce, dissolution, Civil Protection Orders, Civil Stalking Orders, and foreign support orders.

Use the Clark County Probate Court record search for probate case records. The system may not show filings or judicial action immediately.

Probate Court record information is subject to posting delays of at least twenty-four hours and may take longer. For verified probate information, send a request to Clark County Probate Court or visit the court during regular business hours.

Clark County Probate Court handles matters including estates, adoptions, birth certificate corrections, change of name, guardianships, marriage licenses, mental illness, and trusts.

Daily municipal court activity

Municipal court users can also check schedule-related information when a case lookup is not the only need. The Municipal Court daily schedule search supports schedule docket searches by date, beginning time, ending time, judge, and case category.

The municipal court also posts daily case activity and special case information. These tools can help users review court activity separate from a standard case search.

E-filing notes for court users

E-filing is available through the Clark County Clerk of Courts, but it is not mandatory. Filings are file-stamped and docketed once accepted by the Clerk's Office. Filings received after 4:00 PM may be processed the following business day.

Questions about e-filing should be reviewed through the welcome page and help tab first. If the answer is not available there, users are directed to email [email protected].

The municipal court notes that e-filing is now live, but it does not accept defaults, trusteeship, escrow, garnishments, motions to seal or expunge, or out-of-state filings by e-file.

Case search contacts

Use these contacts for case search questions, record corrections, office routing, and verified record needs.

Common questions

Where do I search Clark County Municipal Court cases?

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

Where do I search Clark County common pleas cases?

Use the Clark County Clerk of Courts eAccess portal. Online common pleas records are updated nightly and are current as of the previous business day.

Are Civil Protection Orders available online?

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

How far back do online Clark County court records go?

Municipal court computerized records go back to January 1, 1990. Common pleas records before 1990 are not available on the common pleas website.

Where do I search Clark County Probate Court records?

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

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

Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) with the case number, document date, and the information that is incorrect.