Auglaize County
Created in 1848, Auglaize County is situated in Ohio's northwestern region and was named for the Auglaize River. About 46,000 people reside within its 402 square miles. Its county seat, Wapakoneta, is also its largest municipality.
The trial court system of Auglaize County encompasses a court of common pleas, a municipal court, and mayor's courts. The Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. It also exclusively adjudicates cases relating to probate, juvenile, domestic relations, and mental health. The Common Pleas Court typically hears felonies and civil claims for $15,000 and above. In addition, it has two distinct divisions categorized according to specific jurisdictions, namely:
- The Court of Common Pleas - General Division
- The Court of Common Pleas - Probate/Juvenile Division
Civil cases, criminal lawsuits, divorce, child custody/support cases, and administrative agency appeals are heard in the Common Pleas Court's General Division. In contrast, the Probate/Juvenile Division oversees cases relating to trusts, wills, guardianships/conservatorships, and juvenile issues, including adoption, mental illness, and paternity.
The Municipal Court in Auglaize County is a limited jurisdiction court that handles cases involving preliminary felony hearings, civil claims below $15,000, temporary protection orders, parking violations, and the recovery of money and property. Other cases include violation of some township and municipal ordinance suits, contracts, and traffic and non-traffic misdemeanor cases.
Auglaize County's Mayor's Courts exercise limited criminal jurisdiction over parts of the county that are excluded from the Municipal Courts' purview. They generally handle criminal traffic matters, such as driving while under the influence, certain municipal ordinance violations, and some parking offenses.
Auglaize County court records are contents of case files created, received, or preserved from past and ongoing court trials. They provide residents and legal researchers with evidence of fair and just trials, along with crucial case facts for future reference. Progress dockets, depositions, complaints, and affidavits are typical information within court records. Auglaize County court record examples include:
- Domestic relations records
- Probate records
- Criminal records
- Civil records
The Auglaize County Clerk of Courts is the court records keeper for the Common Pleas and Municipal Courts. In Auglaize County, court records are open to public access, and requesters may use the Clerk of Courts' public records access portal to access court records online. Additionally, walk-in requests for case record copies can also be made at the Clerk of Courts' Office or at the particular courthouses where the case trials occurred.
