Clinton County
Clinton County, located in southwestern Ohio, encompasses approximately 412 square miles. It was established in 1810 from lands that were part of Highland County and Warren County and currently has a population of around 42,000 residents. The City of Wilmington serves as its county seat.
The courts in Clinton County include the Municipal, and Mayor's Courts as well as the Court of Common Pleas. The Court of Common Pleas enjoys a general jurisdiction overseeing non-criminal and criminal matters arising within the county border. Cases heard by this court include felonies, misdemeanors, divorces, and civil actions not exclusive to any other courts. The Clinton County Juvenile Court Division is responsible for deciding all cases involving minors under 18. This includes matters related to abuse, neglect, child dependency, delinquency or unruly behavior, and traffic violations involving minors. Additionally, the court handles custody and support issues for unmarried parents, and grandparent rights over such minors. On the other hand, the Probate Court Division has jurisdiction over matters involving wills, trusts, estates, guardianships for minors, conservatorships, adoptions, mental health commitments, and similar proceedings. The Clinton County Municipal Court and Mayor's Court adjudicate cases involving misdemeanors, local ordinance violations, traffic offenses, small claims, and civil action up to $15,000.
Clinton County public court records are created when cases are filed and heard by the county courts. These records, including court judgments, orders, jury verdicts, and transcripts, are stored at the courthouse and maintained by the Clerk of Courts. Most court records in Clinton County are publicly accessible, but certain court orders or state laws limit public access to confidential case documents or information.
The Clerk of Courts typically maintains and disseminates the following types of public court records in Clinton County:
- Criminal Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Domestic Relations Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
- Small Claims Court Records
The Clinton County Clerk of Courts provides an online record search portal for interested persons to search cases and docket information. Users can search by party name, hearing date, case number, and case type. Additionally, individuals may also search for Clinton County Municipal court records online.
