Pickaway County, OH Courts and Public Records
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The Court of Common Pleas is the general trial court for Pickaway County, with general, domestic relations, probate and juvenile divisions depending on the county. Municipal and county courts handle misdemeanors, traffic and smaller civil matters.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas |
| Official Information | supremecourt.ohio.gov |
| Handles | General, domestic relations, probate and juvenile divisions, depending on the county |
| Does NOT Handle | Misdemeanors, traffic and smaller civil matters (municipal and county courts); federal cases (U.S. District Court for Ohio) |
| Court Records | The Clerk of Courts keeps the Court of Common Pleas records |
| Public Records Rules | Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) and Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio (Rules 44-47) |
How to Search Pickaway County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Pickaway County court records are kept by the county Clerk of Courts.
Online
Go to the Supreme Court of Ohio website to confirm official court contacts.
Use only official county court search pages for case lookups.
Confirm search coverage and any fees with the clerk first.
Best for: Confirming official court contact details
In Person
Go to the county Clerk of Courts office and confirm its address first.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which division handles your case type.
Best for: Records not available online
By Phone or Clerk
Call the county Clerk of Courts to confirm how to submit a request.
Ask whether the clerk accepts written requests and what to include.
Confirm the clerk's current contact details before sending anything.
Best for: Requests you cannot make in person
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
Pickaway County Court Statistics (CY 2025)
Pickaway County's Court of Common Pleas received 1,708 filings in CY 2025 and ended 1,674 (dispositions), a clearance rate of 98.0%. Filings rose 1.3% from CY 2024.
1,708
Total filings in CY 2025
1,674
Total dispositions in CY 2025
~569
Filings per judicial position (3 estimated positions)
+1.3%
Change in total filings vs CY 2024
| Metric | CY 2025 | CY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 1,708 | 1,686 | +1.3% |
| Total Dispositions | 1,674 | 1,708 | -2.0% |
| Criminal Filings | 161 | 155 | +3.9% |
| Civil Filings | 397 | 328 | +21.0% |
| Family Law Filings | 209 | 231 | -9.5% |
| Probate Filings | ~270 | ~266 | ~+1.3% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~67 | ~66 | ~+1.3% |
| Juvenile Filings | 941 | 972 | -3.2% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~3 | ~3 | ~+0.0% |
The largest movement was in civil filings (328 to 397); rows marked ~ are estimates, and the figures cover Common Pleas courts only.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Pickaway County?
Filings in Pickaway County's Court of Common Pleas rose 26.6% between CY 2021 and CY 2025, from 1,349 to 1,708. The highest year was CY 2025 (1,708) and the lowest was CY 2021 (1,349).
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2025 | 1,708 | 1,674 | +1.3% |
| CY 2024 | 1,686 | 1,708 | +3.6% |
| CY 2023 | 1,628 | 1,604 | +3.4% |
| CY 2022 | 1,574 | 1,614 | +16.7% |
| CY 2021 | 1,349 | 1,528 | ~+2.2% |
Total filings rose 26.6% over five years, from 1,349 in CY 2021 to 1,708 in CY 2025. The largest annual change was +16.7% in CY 2022. The latest change of +1.3% was driven by civil filings, and dispositions were 1,674 against 1,708 filings.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Pickaway County?
Juvenile cases are the largest category in Pickaway County, at 46.0% of filings in CY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 161 | 7.9% | +3.9% |
| Civil | 397 | 19.4% | +21.0% |
| Family law | 209 | 10.2% | -9.5% |
| Probate | ~270 | ~13.2% | ~+1.3% |
| Juvenile | 941 | 46.0% | -3.2% |
| Mental health | ~67 | ~3.3% | ~+1.3% |
Civil cases grew fastest (+21.0%) and family law cases fell fastest (-9.5%); rows marked ~ are estimates.
How Does Pickaway County Compare With Ohio Overall?
Pickaway County accounted for 0.36% of the 474,127 Common Pleas filings in Ohio in CY 2025, with 27.1 cases per 1,000 residents against 39.8 statewide.
| Metric | Pickaway County | Ohio | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 1,708 | 474,127 | 0.36% of Ohio's total |
| YoY change in filings | +1.3% | -0.4% | Faster than the state |
| Filings per judicial position | ~569 | ~741 | Estimated using positions from earlier data |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~558 | ~741 | Estimated using positions from earlier data |
| Criminal share of filings | 9.4% | 17.1% | Below the state share |
| Civil share of filings | 23.2% | 27.8% | Below the state share |
| Family law share of filings | 12.2% | 19.7% | Below the state share |
Pickaway County files cases at a lower rate per resident than Ohio (27.1 against 39.8 per 1,000), and its filings rose 1.3% against -0.4% statewide. Its criminal and civil shares of filings are both below the state's; rows marked ~ are estimates.
Pickaway County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Ohio statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Pickaway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 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 crime 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 crime 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 Pickaway County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Pickaway County Courthouse Locations
Pickaway County court proceedings are held at the Pickaway County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickaway County Clerk of Courts | 207 South Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113 | (740) 474-5231 | 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 Pickaway County?
Ohio cases are heard in the Court of Common Pleas, municipal courts or county courts, depending on the matter. Check your paperwork for the court named.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Municipal or County Court | Traffic matters are handled by municipal and county courts, so check the court named on your citation. |
| Misdemeanor | Municipal or County Court | Misdemeanors are handled by municipal and county courts. |
| Felony | Court of Common Pleas | The Court of Common Pleas is the general trial court for Pickaway County. |
| Civil lawsuit | Court of Common Pleas or Municipal and County Courts | Smaller civil matters go to municipal and county courts, and general civil cases go to the Court of Common Pleas. |
| Divorce | Court of Common Pleas, domestic relations division | Domestic relations divisions operate depending on the county, so confirm with the Clerk of Courts. |
| Child custody or support | Court of Common Pleas, domestic relations division | Handled in the domestic relations division where the county has one. |
| Probate or estate | Court of Common Pleas, probate division | Probate divisions operate depending on the county, so confirm with the Clerk of Courts. |
| Juvenile case | Court of Common Pleas, juvenile division | Juvenile matters go to the juvenile division where the county has one. |
| Appeal | Court of Appeals | Ohio's courts of appeals (12 districts) hear appeals from trial courts. |
| Federal case | U.S. District Court for Ohio | Federal cases are heard outside county courts. |
Are Pickaway County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Pickaway County court records are public under Ohio law, with exceptions. 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 court records are open to the public under these general rules.
Restricted or confidential records
Sealed, expunged, juvenile and other restricted records are not public. Ask the Clerk of Courts how restrictions apply to a specific case.
Online access
Online access depends on the court's own systems. Confirm with the Clerk of Courts which records are available online, since not every document is online.
In-person access
Contact the Clerk of Courts to arrange in-person access, and confirm the office address before visiting.
How to Search Pickaway County Court Records Online
Ohio has no single statewide search for trial courts, so records for Pickaway County are searched through the county or municipal clerk of courts.
- Identify the case type (criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate, or juvenile).
- Pick the official clerk of courts or court website that handles that case type.
- Search by party name or case number.
- Review the case details, parties, and docket entries.
- Request documents that are not online from the clerk of courts.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Clerk of Courts for Pickaway County (Common Pleas) or the local Municipal Court; see the Supreme Court of Ohio court directory | Dockets and case status, where the clerk offers online search. | Not in a statewide trial-court portal; availability varies by clerk. |
| Traffic | Local Municipal or County Court clerk; see the Supreme Court of Ohio court directory | Ticket and case status, where available. | Mayor's Courts and some courts may not offer online search. |
| Civil | Clerk of Courts for Pickaway County or the local Municipal Court | Civil dockets and filings, where the clerk offers online access. | Document images may require a request or fee. |
| Small claims | Municipal or County Court clerk serving Pickaway County | Small claims docket information, where available. | Not in a statewide portal; contact the clerk. |
| Family law | Clerk of Courts for Pickaway County, Domestic Relations Division | Case dockets for domestic relations matters, where available. | Some records are restricted; contact the clerk for documents. |
| Probate | Pickaway County Probate Court clerk | Estate and guardianship dockets, where the court offers online search. | Estate documents may only be available from the Probate Court. |
| Juvenile | Not in the general public portal. | Nothing public in the general search. | Juvenile records are restricted; contact the Pickaway County Juvenile Court. |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Pickaway County
Contact the Clerk of Courts for Pickaway County to confirm which payment methods it accepts for traffic citations and criminal fines.
Parking tickets are separate from traffic citations and criminal fines, so confirm where to pay each type.
Pickaway County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Pickaway County court records?
Use the official county court search pages found through the Supreme Court of Ohio website, or ask the Clerk of Courts for help with a case number.
Are Pickaway County court records public?
Yes, most are, under Ohio public records law and court rules, but sealed, expunged and juvenile records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Check whether the case is in a municipal, county or Court of Common Pleas, then search that court's records or ask its clerk.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket, summons or notice first, then call the clerk of the court named on it.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Contact the Clerk of Courts or the court named on your ticket to confirm which payment methods it accepts.
How many people live in Pickaway County?
Pickaway County had 62,978 residents in 2025, up 771 from 62,207 in 2024.
How many court cases are filed each year?
County court filing counts are not published here, so no annual case total can be given for Pickaway County.
Is crime 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
Pickaway County Common Pleas CourtMore Info
| Address: | 207 South Court Street, Circleville, OH, 43113 |
| Phone Number: | 740-474-6026 |
| Fax: | 740-477-6334 |
| Website: | https://www.pickaway.org/offices/common-pleas/index.html |
Circleville Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 151 East Franklin Street, Circleville, OH, 43113 |
| Phone Number: | (740)474-3171 |
| Website: | https://www.circlevillecourt.com/ |
Useful Links
- Pickaway Common Pleas Court - Offers access to civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases in Pickaway County's Common Pleas Court.
- Pickaway County Clerk of Courts - Provides information on court filings, records, and dockets maintenance in Pickaway County.
- Pickaway County Probate Court - Handles estates, guardianships, adoptions, and marriage licenses services in Pickaway County, Ohio.
- Pickaway County Municipal Court - Local court processing misdemeanor cases, preliminary hearings, and minor civil cases for Pickaway County.
- Pickaway County Juvenile Court - Provides details on juvenile delinquency, unruly and neglect cases through the Juvenile Court.
- Ohio Attorney General - Crime Victims Assistance - Offers resources for crime victims, including compensation and support within the state of Ohio.
- Ohio Supreme Court - Trial Court Structure - Explains the trial court structure and functions throughout Ohio, including government resources.
- Supreme Court of Ohio - Public Record Access - Guidelines for accessing public records maintained by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
- Ohio State Bar Association - Provides legal resources, directories, and continuing education for Ohio attorneys and the public.
- Ohio Legislative Service Commission - Offers comprehensive research, bill tracking, and legislative analysis for Ohio state government.
- Ohio Bar Association Legal Resources - Access legal resources, find a lawyer service, and support on legal topics in Ohio.
- Pickaway County, Ohio Public Records Directory - Search online court records, criminal records, and other public documents for Pickaway County.
- Pickaway County Ohio Probate Court - Detailed information on estate administration, name changes, guardianships and adoption services.
- CourtRecords.org - Access Public Court Records Nationwide - Allows users to search for and access public court records from all states online.
- Pickaway County Government Homepage - Central hub for accessing various administrative departments, services, and county news in Pickaway County.
- Pickaway County Municipal Court Information - Relevant details regarding court procedures, case lookup, and judicial matters in the municipal court.
- Pickaway County Land Bank - Local organization focused on redeveloping vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties in Pickaway.
- Pickaway County Civil Service Commission - Provides information on civil service rules, employment opportunities, and application processes.
- Pickaway County Health Rankings - Resource for assessing community health, economic wellbeing, and quality of life metrics in Pickaway.
- Pickaway County Helpline - Offers support and resources for individuals seeking help with emergency needs, counseling, and referrals.
Table of Contents
- Pickaway County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Pickaway County Court Records
- Pickaway County Court Statistics (CY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Pickaway County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Pickaway County?
- How Does Pickaway County Compare With Ohio Overall?
- Pickaway County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Pickaway County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Pickaway County?
- Are Pickaway County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Pickaway County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Pickaway County
- Pickaway County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links