Wayne County

Located within the State of Ohio and established in 1812, Wayne County encompasses a land area of about 555 square miles. With a population of approximately 116,000 residents, the county designates Wooster as its government seat. Other cities in the county include Orville, Rittman, and Norton, which also extends into Summit County.

Wayne County's system of courts is composed of the Municipal and Mayor's Courts and the Courts of Common Pleas. The Courts of Common Pleas consist of the General and Domestic Relations Divisions and the Juvenile and Probate Divisions. Generally, the General Division has a general jurisdiction covering civil and criminal matters like adult felonies. On the other hand, the Domestic Relations Division handles divorces, marriage dissolutions, parental rights, legal separation, and alimony. The Courts of Common Pleas' Probate Court Division exclusively hears matters involving decedent estates, guardianships, and adoptions, while the Juvenile Division has jurisdiction over legal matters involving minors. Such cases include delinquency issues, underage DUIs, and unruly charges. The Juvenile Court also handled child support and visitation rights for unmarried parents.

The Wayne County Municipal Court hears misdemeanors, city ordinance violations, traffic violations, small claims cases, and civil matters not exceeding $15,000. Likewise, the Mayor's Courts located in some municipalities adjudicate similar cases.

Wayne County public court records are created during judicial proceedings and maintained by relevant court clerks' offices. These records include case filings, court transcripts, judgments, and orders. They are essential for maintaining transparency and providing access to information about legal cases. Most public records are preserved at the courthouse where the case was heard or with the Clerk of Courts. Additionally, electronic copies of Wayne County public court records may be accessible through official online databases.

Some of the court records in Wayne County that may be publicly accessible include:

  • Criminal Court Records
  • Domestic Relations Court Records
  • Probate Court Records
  • Civil Court Records
  • Small Claims Court Records
  • Juvenile Court Records

Interested persons may search Wayne County Common Pleas, Municipal, and Probate and Juvenile Court records and dockets online or visit the Clerk's office at the courthouse during business hours. However, some court records in Wayne County are not subject to disclosure and may not be accessible without court orders.

Courthouses in Wayne County

Creston Mayor's Court

Court Name: Creston Mayor's Court
Address: 100 N Main St, Creston OH 44217

Doylestown Mayor's Court

Court Name: Doylestown Mayor's Court
Address: 20 S Portage St, Doylestown OH 44230

Wayne County Municipal Court - Orrville

Court Name: Wayne County Municipal Court - Orrville
Address: 207 N Main St, Orrville OH 44667

West Salem Mayor's Court

Court Name: West Salem Mayor's Court
Address: 20 S Main, PO Box 256, West Salem OH 44287

Wayne County Court of Common Pleas

Court Name: Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Address: 107 W Liberty St, Wooster OH 44691

Wayne County Courts of Common Pleas - Juvenile & Probate

Court Name: Wayne County Courts of Common Pleas - Juvenile & Probate
Address: 107 W Liberty St, Wooster OH 44691

Wayne County Municipal Court

Court Name: Wayne County Municipal Court
Address: 215 N Grant St, Wooster OH 44691