This page helps users find Court Records in Portage County, Ohio by outlining the official online search path, court coverage, payment notes, and court contact options.
The main public search channel is Portage County CourtView Justice Solutions, with related support through the Portage County Clerk of Courts and the county courts listed below.
CourtView Justice Solutions public records search
Use the Portage County CourtView Justice Solutions site to search public case information for participating Portage County courts. Start with the CourtView public records search.
The online system includes case information from 1992 through the present date for these courts and divisions:
- Portage County Common Pleas Court, General Division
- Portage County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations Division
- Portage County Probate Court
- Portage County Municipal Court, Ravenna and Kent Traffic/Criminal Divisions
- Portage County Municipal Court, Ravenna and Kent Civil Divisions
When searching by case number, enter the exact case number format. The case number search screen includes a yellow help button with examples of accepted formats.
Search tips and access notes
The CourtView site uses case information generated from computerized records maintained by Portage County. The information is treated as public information, but users should verify details directly with the appropriate court or clerk office when a result is unclear.
Before searching, be ready to enter the letters shown in the image prompt. The site may also be unavailable during scheduled maintenance, unscheduled maintenance, or network outages.
For online payments: use the official Portage County payment link, not a third-party payment service.
Citation waiver payments
After finding a citation case in CourtView, users may pay the waiver amount by selecting the green “Pay” icon. The Portage County Clerk of Courts also points users to the Portage County Clerk of Courts page for the official online payment notice.
Credit card transactions up to $50.00 are assessed a $2.00 fee. Transactions over $50.00 are assessed a 4% processing fee.
Portage County court divisions
Different case types are handled by different Portage County courts and divisions. Use the court type to decide which office to contact when a record, hearing, form, or payment question needs staff help.
| Court or division | Case types or role |
|---|---|
| Common Pleas Court General Division | Criminal, civil, and administrative cases, including serious crimes, personal injury, business disputes, property matters, zoning, workers’ compensation, and employment matters. |
| Domestic Relations Court | Divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, parentage, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, enforcement actions, and civil protection orders. |
| Municipal Court | Misdemeanor cases, bond setting on felony cases, civil matters up to $15,000, and small claims up to $6,000. |
| Municipal Court Civil Division | Civil cases, evictions, small claims, trusteeship, rent escrow, ALS car seizures, and related civil filings. |
| Traffic/Criminal Division | Traffic cases and criminal misdemeanors through the Ravenna and Kent branches. |
Court schedules and related court pages
For hearing calendars, Portage County provides weekly schedules for Common Pleas, Municipal Court, and Domestic Relations. Use the Portage County court schedules page to check the listed judge, magistrate, mediator, and weekly schedule links.
The county also maintains a general Portage County courts directory with links to the Clerk of Courts, Common Pleas, Domestic Relations, Juvenile, Municipal, Probate, court records, and court schedules.
Portage County court contacts
Use the contact that matches the court division or case type involved.
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Common Pleas Court General Division, mailing: 203 West Main St., P.O. Box 1035, Ravenna, OH 44266-1035
Phone: (330) 297-3644
Fax: (330) 297-4554
Email: [email protected] -
Domestic Relations, mailing: 203 West Main St., P.O. Box 1035, Ravenna, OH 44266-1035
Phone: (330) 297-3475
Fax: (330) 297-4268
Email: [email protected] -
Municipal Court Civil Division, Ravenna Branch Courthouse, mailing: 203 W. Main St., P.O. Box 958, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: (330) 297-3635
Fax: (330) 297-3526
Email: [email protected] -
Municipal Court Civil Division, Kent Branch Courthouse, 303 East Main Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Phone: (330) 678-9170
Fax: (330) 678-5107
Email: [email protected] -
Traffic/Criminal Division, Ravenna Branch Courthouse, mailing: 203 W. Main St., P.O. Box 958, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: (330) 297-3639
Fax: (330) 297-5867
Email: [email protected] -
Traffic/Criminal Division, Kent Branch Courthouse, 303 East Main Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Phone: (330) 678-9100
Fax: (330) 677-9944
Email: [email protected]
Common questions
Where can I search Portage County court records online?
Use the CourtView public records search for Portage County case information from the listed Common Pleas, Probate, and Municipal Court divisions.
What years are included in the Portage County online case search?
The online case information covers 1992 through the present date for the court divisions listed in the CourtView notice.
Why is my case number search not working?
Case number searches require the exact case number format. Use the yellow help button on the case number search screen for examples.
Can I pay a citation waiver online?
Yes. Search for the citation case in CourtView, then choose the green “Pay” icon. Use the official Portage County payment link and avoid third-party payment services.
Which court handles Portage County divorce or custody records?
Domestic Relations handles divorce, dissolution, custody, parentage, support, parenting time, enforcement actions, and civil protection order matters.
Which Portage County Municipal Court branch should I contact?
Contact the Ravenna or Kent branch based on the court location and case division shown for the civil, traffic, or criminal matter.