Coshocton County, Ohio Court Records
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Coshocton County's court system includes the Common Pleas Court (General and Domestic Relations Divisions), the Probate and Juvenile Division, and the Municipal Court. Each court keeps its own records — case filings, dockets, orders, judgments, and supporting documents — which together make up the county's judicial record. Under the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, those records fall into two categories: case documents (pleadings, motions, exhibits, and judgments filed in proceedings) and administrative documents (records the court creates or maintains in connection with its day-to-day operations).
Ohio residents and researchers can locate court case information by visiting a clerk's office in person, using online case management portals, or accessing public terminals at the courthouse. OhioCourts.us is 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, keeps records for the Common Pleas Court, the Title Office, and the Ohio Supreme Court's Fifth District Court of Appeals. If you need civil, criminal, or domestic relations case records, the Clerk's office is the right place to start.
Online Search Common Pleas Court
The Clerk of Courts offers an online eServices portal where you can search Common Pleas Court case dockets and indices. Records go back to January 1, 1999 (or earlier if a case was reopened), and document imaging began November 1, 2019. Case images for documents filed on or after that date are available online unless Ohio law restricts them. Domestic Violence cases are specifically excluded from the online system because they are not public record.
You can search the portal by name, case number, case type, action code, or 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)
Case images are not available for these historic indexes — you'll need to visit in person or hire a paid genealogy researcher to get 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 has a separate case record search system on its own website. Keep in mind that records are updated with at least a 24-hour delay after 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. You can search Fifth District decisions directly through the Ohio 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 broadly covers court records in Coshocton County, though Rules of Superintendence Rule 45 allows 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 must redact the protected portions and provide access to the rest. Records that don't 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 go through the Coshocton County Municipal Court. Criminal records kept 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 holds criminal reports, arrest records, traffic citations, and other law enforcement records. You can submit a Public Records Request in any of these 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 set 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
If you want to seal a criminal record, you can file a petition 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, covering contract disputes, foreclosures, personal injury actions, and related matters. The Clerk of Courts is the official record keeper for all civil filings and provides access both in person and through 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 updated periodically. A case designation form is required when opening a new case. Court costs can also be paid online — instructions are 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 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:
- Divorce: $200.00
- Dissolution: $200.00
- Relief of Disability: $200.00
Form 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. If you've never been married and want to open a civil custody, visitation, or child support case, you can also check the Juvenile Court's Legal Self-Help Site.
Marriage Records
Marriage records are held by the Coshocton County Probate Court, which maintains records from 1811 to the present. Records predating 1900 may not include the names of parents. The Probate Court has an online records search portal at probate.coshoctoncounty.net — search by name, case number, or filing date and select the Marriage filter to narrow 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 keeps 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. You can submit requests 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, sits 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 has its own online records search portal for case lookups by name, case number, or filing date, covering 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. Adoption 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 go 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.