Madison County
Madison County, Ohio, was established in 1810. It was named after James Madison. Covering approximately 467 square miles, it is located in the central part of the state. The county seat is London. As of July 1, 2023, Madison County's population was estimated at 44,602, according to the United States Census Bureau. The county's court system consists of Municipal, Common Pleas, and Mayor's Courts.
The Madison County's Court of Common Pleas maintains a general jurisdiction overseeing criminal and civil cases. The court has a General and Domestic Relations Division, the Juvenile Division, and the Probate Division. The General and Domestic Division of the Court of Common Pleas handles felonies, civil disputes, and domestic relations cases, including divorce and child custody matters. On the other hand, the Probate and Juvenile Court handles wills, estates, adoptions, and guardianships. It also hears cases involving minors, such as child welfare and delinquencies. The Municipal Court in Madison County handles cases involving criminal offenses, traffic violations, and small claims under $15,000. In smaller localities, minor infractions and violations of local ordinances are handled by the Mayor's Courts.
Madison County's public court records include judgments, case fillings, and other legal documents. These records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts, who makes them available and accessible to the public in compliance with the Ohio Public Records Act. Confidential records, such as juvenile and family law cases, are restricted from public access. Publicly available court records in Madison County include:
- Criminal records
- Civil case records
- Traffic violation records
- Probate records
- Small claims records
Public court records in the county are available online through the Madison County Clerk of Court Record Search. For certified copies or in-person inquiries, interested persons can request court records in the county by calling or going to the Clerk of Court at:
1 North Main Street
London, OH 43140
Phone: (740) 852-9776
