Morrow County
Morrow County was established in 1848 and named after Jeremiah Morrow, an American politician. The county has a land area of 406.1 square miles and a population of over 34,000 residents. Its county seat and largest village is Mount Gilead.
The Morrow County trial court system consists of a Court of Common Pleas, a Municipal Court, and Mayor's Courts. The Court of Common Pleas is the highest trial court in Morrow County. It is classified into four divisions that handle several cases arising in the county. The general division handles civil and criminal cases, such as disputes over property, breach of contract, torts, felonies, and misdemeanors. The domestic relations division specializes in cases relating to divorce, separation, and civil protection orders. The court also has a juvenile division with jurisdiction over delinquency, paternity, neglect, dependency, custody, and abuse cases. Likewise, probate matters, including cases relating to wills, guardianships, and name changes, are handled by the court's probate division.
The Morrow County Municipal Court has countywide jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims not exceeding $6,000, and civil claims of not more than $15,000. The court also conducts preliminary hearings for felony cases. Some villages in the county also have a Mayor's Court with jurisdiction over traffic cases, parking violations, and other municipal ordinance violations.
Courts in Morrow County generate various official documents during the adjudication of legal disputes, including parties' names, attorney details, case numbers, docket information, and court orders. These documents, collectively known as Morrow County public court records, are maintained by the county's Clerk of Courts, Juvenile and Probate Clerks, and the clerks of the Mayor's Courts. These officials also ensure public access to a wide range of court records, such as:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Probate records
- Small claims records
- Family law records
- Traffic records
Morrow County court records are available online through the CourtView case search portal and the municipal court's website. To obtain official copies of court records, requesters may contact the clerk's office at the courthouse where the case was heard.
