Coshocton County Court Records Search
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Coshocton County, Ohio, maintains a court system composed of the Common Pleas Court (General and Domestic Relations Divisions), the Probate and Juvenile Division, and the Municipal Court. Each of these courts generates its own set of records — case filings, dockets, orders, judgments, and supporting documents — which collectively form the county’s judicial record. Under the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, these records fall into two categories: case documents (pleadings, motions, exhibits, and judgments filed in judicial proceedings) and administrative documents (records created or maintained by the court in connection with its operations).
Ohio residents and researchers have multiple avenues for locating court case information, including clerk’s office visits, online case management portals, and public access terminals at the courthouse. OhioCourts.us provides a statewide resource for identifying courts, locating case information, and navigating Ohio’s judicial system for publicly available records.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Coshocton County?
The Coshocton County Clerk of Courts, currently Camila J. Graham, maintains records for the Common Pleas Court, the Title Office, and the Ohio Supreme Court’s Fifth District Court of Appeals. The Clerk’s office is the starting point for most records searches involving civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases.
Online Search — Common Pleas Court
The Clerk of Courts provides an online eServices portal for searching Common Pleas Court case dockets and indices. Records go back to January 1, 1999 (or earlier if a case has been reopened), and document imaging began November 1, 2019. Case images for documents filed on or after that date are available online unless restricted by Ohio law. Domestic Violence cases are specifically excluded from the online system as they are not public record.
Search criteria available through the portal include name, case number, case type, action code, and attorney information.
Historic Civil Record Indexes — for research predating 1999, the Clerk has made three scanned civil record indexes publicly available:
- Civil Records Index No. 1 (1811–1968)
- Civil Records Index No. 2 (1958–1992)
- Civil Records Index No. 3 (1993–1999)
Note that case images are not available for these historic records; in-person visits or a paid genealogy researcher are required to obtain copies. FamilySearch has also imaged some historic Clerk of Courts documents and will make them available on its website.
Online Search — Municipal Court
The Coshocton County Municipal Court maintains a separate case record search system on its own website. Records are updated with a delay of at least 24 hours following court filings or judicial action.
In-Person Search — Clerk of Courts
Coshocton County Clerk of Courts — Legal Office
Address: 318 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Coshocton, OH 43812
Phone: (740) 622-1456
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Search — Municipal Court
Coshocton County Municipal Court
Address: 760 Chestnut Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Phone: (740) 622-2871 | Fax: (740) 623-5928
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
All appeals from Municipal, Probate/Juvenile, and Common Pleas courts must be filed initially with the Clerk of Courts office, which then forwards them to the Fifth District Court of Appeals. Decisions from the Ohio Supreme Court’s Fifth District can be searched directly through the Supreme Court’s online database.
Are Court Records Public in Coshocton County?
The Ohio Public Records Act, O.R.C. Section 149.43, requires that public records be open for inspection and available for copying upon request. Courts and clerks must respond within a reasonable time, and requesters are entitled to obtain paper copies for a fee. This right applies broadly to court records in Coshocton County, though the Rules of Superintendence Rule 45 permits courts and clerks to restrict access when records are deemed confidential.
The following categories of information are not available to the general public:
- Juvenile court records
- Trial preparation records
- Adoption proceeding records, including files maintained by the Ohio Department of Health
- Financial account numbers — bank accounts, credit and debit card numbers
- Driver’s license numbers and Social Security numbers (except the last four digits)
- Employer and employee identification numbers
- The name of a criminal offense victim when the victim or their representative has requested redaction
- The name of a sexual offense victim (initials or a generic designation such as “Victim 1” may be used)
- Domestic Violence case records (excluded from the online eServices system)
When a public record contains both restricted and non-restricted information, the court or clerk is required to redact the protected portions and provide access to the remainder. Records that do not fall into a protected category are presumptively public and must be made available for inspection and copying.
Coshocton County Criminal Court Records
Felony criminal cases in Coshocton County are prosecuted in the Common Pleas Court General Division, located at 318 Main Street in Coshocton. Misdemeanor and traffic cases are handled by the Coshocton County Municipal Court. Criminal records maintained by the Clerk of Courts — including indictments, plea entries, sentencing orders, and docket entries — are searchable through the Clerk’s eServices portal for cases filed since January 1, 1999.
Sheriff’s Office Records Bureau
The Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office Records Bureau maintains criminal reports, arrest records, traffic citations, and other law enforcement records. Public Records Requests can be submitted in the following ways:
- Phone: (740) 622-2411, option #4
- Email: records@coshoctoncounty.net
- Mail/In-Person Form: Using the official Records Request form
The Records Bureau is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office has established the following copy fees under O.R.C. Section 149.43(B)(6):
| Format | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adobe PDF (emailed or faxed) | Free |
| Black & white photocopies (first 20 pages) | Free |
| Black & white photocopies (after 20 pages) | $0.05 per page |
| Color photocopies | $0.10 per page |
| CD or DVD | $1.00 per disc |
| USB Flash Drive | $5.00 per drive |
| Fingerprint Cards (Hard Prints) | $10.00 |
| Video records | $75.00 per hour (up to $750.00) |
All fees must be prepaid by cash or check. Records Phone: (740) 295-7469 | Records Fax: (740) 622-4487
Sealing Adult Criminal Records
Individuals seeking to seal a criminal record may file with the Clerk of Courts. The filing fee for sealing an adult criminal record is $50.00.
Coshocton County Civil Court Records
The Common Pleas Court General Division handles civil litigation in Coshocton County, including contract disputes, foreclosures, personal injury actions, and other matters. The Clerk of Courts serves as the official record keeper for all civil filings and provides access through both the in-person office and the online eServices system.
Filing Fees (Effective January 1, 2026)
| Case Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil | $300.00 |
| Foreclosure | $500.00 |
| Administrative Appeal | $200.00 |
| Motion to Reopen Case | $100.00 |
| Confession of Judgment | $100.00 |
| Answer with Cross/Counterclaim & 3rd Party Complaint | $150.00 |
| Debtor’s Examination | $100.00 |
| Writ of Possession (Replevin) | $150.00 |
| File Execution on Judgment | $150.00 |
| Garnishment | $125.00 |
| Make Certificate of Judgment | $5.00 |
| File Certificate of Judgment | $30.00 |
| Make and File Certificate of Judgment | $35.00 |
| Release of Certificate of Judgment | $5.00 |
| Court of Appeals | $100.00 |
Copy Fees
- Standard copies: $0.25 per page
- Certified document copy: $1.00
The full filing fee schedule is published on the Clerk of Courts website and is updated periodically. A case designation form is required when initiating new cases. Court costs can be paid online — instructions are available on the Clerk’s pay court costs page.
Coshocton County Family Court Records
Domestic Relations Division
All divorce and dissolution cases in Coshocton County are heard in the Domestic Relations Division of the Common Pleas Court. Records from this division are searchable through the eServices portal using the same search criteria as other civil cases (name, case number, case type, or action code). Domestic Violence case records are excluded from online access.
Filing fees for domestic matters are as follows:
- Divorce: $200.00
- Dissolution: $200.00
- Relief of Disability: $200.00
Forms packets acceptable for filing in Coshocton County Common Pleas Court for domestic and child support matters are available through Legal Aid of Southeast & Central Ohio, as noted on the Clerk’s forms page. Parties who have never been married and are seeking to open a civil custody, visitation, or child support case may also consult the Juvenile Court’s Legal Self-Help Site.
Marriage Records
Marriage records are maintained by the Coshocton County Probate Court, which holds marriage records from 1811 to the present. Records predating 1900 may not include the names of parents. The Probate Court offers an online records search portal at probate.coshoctoncounty.net where users can search by name, case number, or filing date — selecting the “Marriage” filter narrows results. In-person visits are accepted Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Copy fees for Probate Court marriage records:
- Plain copy: $0.25 per page
- Certified copy: $2.00
Birth and Death Records
The Coshocton Public Health District maintains birth certificates from 1910 to the present and death certificates from 1908 to the present. Certified copies cost $30.00 each; credit card payments carry a 3% surcharge, and mail requests include a $2.50 mailing fee. Requests may be submitted in person or by mail using the Vital Statistics Application form to:
Vital Statistics — Coshocton Public Health District
Address: 637 Chestnut St., Coshocton, OH 43812
Phone: (740) 295-7302 | Fax: (740) 295-7576
Email: vitals@coshoctoncounty.net
For birth or death records predating 1908, contact the Coshocton County Probate Court at (740) 622-1837. Death records from December 20, 1908 through December 31, 1944 may also be held by the Ohio Historical Society at (614) 297-2300.
Coshocton County Probate Court Records
The Coshocton County Probate and Juvenile Division, presided over by Judge Jason W. Given, is located at 426 Main Street in Coshocton. The Probate Court handles estate administration, the probating of wills, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, involuntary mental commitments, and name changes.
Coshocton County Probate Court
Address: 426 Main Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Phone: (740) 622-1837
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Searching Probate Records
The Probate Court offers its own online records search portal for case lookups by name, case number, or filing date. The portal covers probate, guardianship, and estate matters. The court also accepts document submissions by email (PDF with original signature required) at doc426@coshoctoncounty.net.
The Probate Court maintains the following primary record sets:
- Birth and Death Records: 1867–1908 (records after 1908 are with the health district)
- Marriages: 1811 to present
- Estates: 1811 to present
Most records are available in original, microfilm, or microfiche form. Adoptions and civil commitment records are not public and require specific court approval for access.
Probate Copy Fees
| Record Type | Plain Copy | Certified Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Records | $0.25 per copy | $2.00 |
| Birth & Death Records | $0.50 per copy | $5.00 |
| Estate Records | $0.25 per page | — |
Prepayment may be required for large copy jobs. Mail requests should be sent to Coshocton County Probate Court, 426 Main Street, Coshocton, OH 43812, and must include a self-addressed stamped envelope. For genealogy research, the Coshocton Public Library also maintains resources that complement Probate Court records.