How to search Franklin County court records
Franklin County runs its own case-search portal, separate from Ohio's statewide system. There's no charge and no account required.
county-run free criminal data
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What's actually there
Case Information Online covers Common Pleas criminal, civil and domestic-relations cases, plus the 10th District Court of Appeals. It's an online copy of the docket, not the official record.
Other official lookups for Franklin County
Why look at the county instead of the state?
Most criminal prosecutions happen at the county level, and Ohio's statewide system either doesn't cover Franklin County in full or doesn't cover trial courts at all. See the Ohio guide for the full picture.
Federal cases
This portal only covers Franklin County's own courts. For federal criminal, civil or bankruptcy cases, use CourtRecordsFree's live federal search instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to search Franklin County court records online?
Yes. Franklin County's portal is free to use, with no account required.
Does this include criminal records?
Yes, Franklin County's portal includes criminal cases alongside civil.
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