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The Court of Common Pleas in Carroll County is the county's main trial court, with general, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile divisions depending on the county. Misdemeanors, traffic cases, and smaller civil claims are handled by municipal or county courts.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Carroll County Court of Common Pleas |
| Clerk Office | Clerk of Courts of Carroll County, which keeps the common pleas court records |
| Handles | Felonies and larger civil cases, plus general, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile matters where the county has those divisions |
| Does NOT Handle | Misdemeanors, traffic, and smaller civil matters (municipal and county courts); federal cases (the U.S. District Court for Ohio) |
| Municipal Courts | Have their own clerks, separate from the Clerk of Courts |
How to Search Carroll County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search.
Online
Check the county Clerk of Courts website for any online case search.
Search by name or case number if the clerk offers online access.
Note that online access varies by county and court.
Best for: Quick checks when online access is available
In Person
Visit the Clerk of Courts office at the county courthouse.
Bring the full name, case number, and approximate dates.
Ask the clerk which division holds your type of case.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Clerk of Courts office and ask what it needs.
Give the case number, party names, and the records you want.
Ask about response times and any copy fees first.
Best for: Confirming what a clerk needs before you visit
Search by Name on OhioCourts.org
Go to OhioCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Carroll County Court Statistics (CY 2025)
Carroll County's Court of Common Pleas received 665 filings in CY 2025 and ended 688 (dispositions), a clearance rate of 103.5%. Filings rose 0.6% from CY 2024.
665
Total filings in CY 2025
688
Total dispositions in CY 2025
~665
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
+0.6%
Change in total filings vs CY 2024
| Metric | CY 2025 | CY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 665 | 661 | +0.6% |
| Total Dispositions | 688 | 679 | +1.3% |
| Criminal Filings | 102 | 100 | +2.0% |
| Civil Filings | 165 | 136 | +21.3% |
| Family Law Filings | 117 | 149 | -21.5% |
| Probate Filings | ~92 | ~92 | ~+0.6% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~23 | ~23 | ~+0.6% |
| Juvenile Filings | 281 | 276 | +1.8% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~+0.0% |
The largest movement was in family law filings (149 to 117); rows marked ~ are estimates, and the figures cover Common Pleas courts only.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Carroll County?
Filings in Carroll County's Court of Common Pleas fell 14.2% between CY 2021 and CY 2025, from 775 to 665. The highest year was CY 2023 (785) and the lowest was CY 2024 (661).
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2025 | 665 | 688 | +0.6% |
| CY 2024 | 661 | 679 | -15.8% |
| CY 2023 | 785 | 778 | +3.0% |
| CY 2022 | 762 | 762 | -1.7% |
| CY 2021 | 775 | 710 | ~+2.2% |
Total filings fell 14.2% over five years, from 775 in CY 2021 to 665 in CY 2025. The largest annual change was -15.8% in CY 2024. The latest change of +0.6% was driven by family law filings, and dispositions were 688 against 665 filings.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Carroll County?
Juvenile cases are the largest category in Carroll County, at 36.0% of filings in CY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 102 | 13.1% | +2.0% |
| Civil | 165 | 21.1% | +21.3% |
| Family law | 117 | 15.0% | -21.5% |
| Probate | ~92 | ~11.8% | ~+0.6% |
| Juvenile | 281 | 36.0% | +1.8% |
| Mental health | ~23 | ~2.9% | ~+0.6% |
Civil cases grew fastest (+21.3%) and family law cases fell fastest (-21.5%); rows marked ~ are estimates.
How Does Carroll County Compare With Ohio Overall?
Carroll County accounted for 0.14% of the 474,127 Common Pleas filings in Ohio in CY 2025, with 25.1 cases per 1,000 residents against 39.8 statewide.
| Metric | Carroll County | Ohio | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 665 | 474,127 | 0.14% of Ohio's total |
| YoY change in filings | +0.6% | -0.4% | Faster than the state |
| Filings per judicial position | ~665 | ~741 | Estimated using positions from earlier data |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~688 | ~741 | Estimated using positions from earlier data |
| Criminal share of filings | 15.3% | 17.1% | Below the state share |
| Civil share of filings | 24.8% | 27.8% | Below the state share |
| Family law share of filings | 17.6% | 19.7% | Below the state share |
Carroll County files cases at a lower rate per resident than Ohio (25.1 against 39.8 per 1,000), and its filings rose 0.6% against -0.4% statewide. Its criminal and civil shares of filings are both below the state's; rows marked ~ are estimates.
Carroll County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Ohio statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Carroll County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 10.8% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 93.5% of Ohio's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
32,060
Violent crimes, Ohio statewide, 2025
163,774
Property crimes, Ohio statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
269.4
Violent crime rate per 100K, Ohio statewide, 2025 (population 11,900,510)
-10.8%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Ohio statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (195,834 vs 219,526)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 550 | 4.6 | 617 | -10.9% |
| Rape | 5,299 | 44.5 | 5,839 | -9.2% |
| Robbery | 4,647 | 39.0 | 5,671 | -18.1% |
| Aggravated assault | 21,564 | 181.2 | 22,847 | -5.6% |
| Violent crimes total | 32,060 | 269.4 | 34,974 | -8.3% |
| Burglary | 21,661 | 182.0 | 24,274 | -10.8% |
| Larceny-theft | 120,054 | 1008.8 | 133,334 | -10.0% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 21,250 | 178.6 | 25,883 | -17.9% |
| Property crimes total | 163,774 | 1376.2 | 184,552 | -11.3% |
Rates use the Ohio 2025 population of 11,900,510. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Carroll County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Carroll County Courthouse Locations
Carroll County court proceedings are held at the Carroll County Courthouse (Clerk of Courts). Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Courthouse (Clerk of Courts) | 119 South Lisbon Street, Suite 401, Carrollton, OH 44615 | (330) 627-4886 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Carroll County?
Most Carroll County cases are heard either in the Court of Common Pleas or in municipal or county courts, depending on the type and seriousness of the matter.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Municipal or county court | Traffic cases are heard in municipal or county courts; check your ticket for the court. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are usually handled by the issuing agency, not the court. |
| Misdemeanor | Municipal or county court | Misdemeanors are heard in municipal or county courts. |
| Felony | Court of Common Pleas, General Division | Felony cases are heard in the common pleas court. |
| DUI | Municipal or county court, or Court of Common Pleas | The court depends on the charge, so check your paperwork. |
| Domestic violence | Municipal or county court, or Court of Common Pleas | Criminal charges and protection orders can go to different courts; ask the clerk. |
| Civil lawsuit | Court of Common Pleas, or municipal or county court | Smaller civil matters go to municipal or county courts, and larger ones to the common pleas court. |
| Small claims | Municipal or county court | Smaller civil matters go to municipal or county courts. |
| Eviction | Municipal or county court | Eviction cases are handled in municipal or county courts. |
| Divorce | Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division | Domestic relations matters go to the common pleas court where the county has that division. |
| Child custody or support | Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division | Custody and support matters go to the domestic relations division where available. |
| Probate or estate | Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division | Estate and guardianship matters go to the probate division where the county has one. |
| Juvenile case | Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division | Juvenile matters go to the juvenile division, and these records are restricted. |
| Appeal | Court of appeals for the district | Appeals from trial courts go to one of Ohio's 12 courts of appeals. |
Are Carroll County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Carroll County court records are public, with exceptions set by Ohio law and court rules. The Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) and the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio (Rules 44-47) govern access in general terms.
Public records
Most case files, dockets, and orders in common pleas, municipal, and county courts are open to the public unless a law or court order restricts them.
Restricted or confidential records
Sealed, expunged, and juvenile records are not public, and other records may be restricted by law or court order.
Online access
This page does not name a statewide case search. Ask the Clerk of Courts of Carroll County whether its records are searchable online, since online access does not cover every document.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of Courts office at the county courthouse to view or request records, and ask which division holds your case.
Fees
Ask the clerk about any copy fees, since this page does not list them.
How to Search Carroll County Court Records Online
Use the county's online search where it is available, and ask the Clerk of Courts of Carroll County for records that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Find the county Clerk of Courts website through the Ohio courts site at supremecourt.ohio.gov.
- Search by party name or case number, and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case details for status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Contact the Clerk of Courts to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Clerk of Courts, Court of Common Pleas or municipal or county court | Case information through the clerk | Full documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | Municipal or county court | Ticket and case information through the clerk | Search access depends on the court |
| Civil | Court of Common Pleas or municipal or county court | Case information through the clerk | Sealed or restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | Municipal or county court | Case information through the clerk | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division | Case information where the division publishes it | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division | Estate and guardianship case information through the clerk | Not all files are available online |
| Juvenile | Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division | Case information only through the clerk | Juvenile proceedings are restricted |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Carroll County
Payment options vary by court, so confirm the methods accepted for your citation with the court that issued it.
Ohio's statewide courts site at supremecourt.ohio.gov lists court information, and the clerk can confirm how to pay for a specific case.
Keep traffic citations, criminal fines, and parking tickets separate, since each may be paid through a different office.
Parking tickets are usually handled by the agency that issued them, not the court.
Carroll County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Carroll County court records?
Ask the Clerk of Courts whether records are searchable online, or visit the clerk's office in person with the full name or case number.
Are court records public?
Most are, under Ohio's Public Records Act and court rules, but sealed, expunged, and juvenile records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Start with a full-name search on OhioCourts.org for leads, then confirm the case with the Clerk of Courts.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket or notice first, then contact the Clerk of Courts for the case schedule.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Check the payment options with the court that issued your citation, since methods vary by court.
How many cases are filed in Carroll County each year?
County filing counts are not published here, so this page cannot give an annual total for Carroll County.
What is the most common type of case in Carroll County?
County case-type counts are not published here, so no most common case type is shown for Carroll County.
Is crime in Ohio rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 8.3% to 32,060 in 2025 from 34,974 in 2024, and property crimes fell 11.3% to 163,774 from 184,552, as reported to the FBI. These are Ohio statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Carroll County Common Pleas CourtMore Info
| Address: | 119 South Lisbon Street, Suite 400, Carrollton, OH, 44615 |
| Phone Number: | 330-627-2450 |
| Fax: | 330-627-0985 |
| Website: | https://carrollcountyohio.us/agencies-and-departments/courts/court-of-common-pleas/ |
Useful Links
- Carroll County Clerk of Courts - Home: The official site for Carroll County Clerk of Courts with access to court records and services.
- Carroll County Common Pleas Court - Carroll County Ohio: Provides information on the Common Pleas Court serving Carroll County with schedules and local rules.
- Welcome to Carroll County, Ohio: Carroll County's government website offers comprehensive resources, including court services, offices, and public announcements.
- The Supreme Court of Ohio & The Ohio Judicial System: Official website for the Ohio Supreme Court, offering statewide legal resources and insights into Ohio's judicial system.
- Ohio Legal Help: Non-profit organization providing reliable legal information for Ohio residents, including court assistance and self-help resources.
- Judicial & Court Services - Supreme Court of Ohio: Offers administrative services and resources for court systems throughout Ohio, enhancing justice delivery.
- Public Records - Ohio Attorney General: Access public records via the Ohio Attorney General’s office including legal opinions and formal documents.
- Ohio Laws and Rules: Access the complete set of Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code through the state’s legislative website.
- Ohio State Bar Association: Professional organization providing legal resources for attorneys and the public, including court guides and legal updates.
- Ohio Public Records Access - Cleveland Library: Information and resources for accessing public records in Ohio, including court documents.
- Buckeye State Law Library Consortium: A collaborative project providing access to legal research materials and resources throughout Ohio counties.
- Carroll County, Ohio Common Pleas Court Dockets: Browse court dockets and upcoming cases within the Common Pleas Court in Carroll County.
- Ohio Probate Courts Website: A collective resource providing access to probate court information and records across Ohio's counties.
- Carroll County Public Records Directory: Directory for accessing public records in Carroll County, including court records, real estate, and other listings.
- Ohio Wills and Trusts – Ohio Legislative Service Commission: Official information on wills, trusts, and estates law in Ohio provided by the state's legislative service.
- Court Related Programs - OACBHA: Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities offers court-related programs and legal resources.
- Various Types of Ohio's Court Systems Explained: Overview of Ohio's courts including handling of different legal matters and jurisdiction.
- Ohio Court Forms: Access a broad assortment of court forms and legal documents usable in various courts throughout Ohio.
- Ohio.gov - Government & Legal Resources: Access general government information and resources related to legal matters and public records in Ohio.
- Ohio Public Records: How to Access Them: Learn ways to retrieve public records in Ohio, including methods for obtaining court-related documentation.
Table of Contents
- Carroll County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Carroll County Court Records
- Carroll County Court Statistics (CY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Carroll County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Carroll County?
- How Does Carroll County Compare With Ohio Overall?
- Carroll County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Carroll County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Carroll County?
- Are Carroll County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Carroll County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Carroll County
- Carroll County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links