Court records of Logan County, Ohio, are available through several channels. LoganOHCourt.us allows you to search for public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be found through official court resources, the Logan County Clerk of Courts office, and through public terminals directly in the courthouse.
Logan Court System & Jurisdictions
The Court of Common Pleas operates in Logan County as the main court of general jurisdiction. It is divided into several divisions, each handling specific categories of cases.
General Division — handles civil lawsuits, felony criminal cases, and appeals from lower courts. This is where cases related to contract disputes, damage claims, and serious criminal charges are conducted. The Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure apply to all civil proceedings in this court.
Family Court combines three divisions:
- Domestic Relations Division — divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, annulment of marriage, protective orders (CPO), allocation of parental rights, and modifications of previously issued decisions
- Juvenile Division — cases involving minors: delinquency, dependency, neglect, status offenses, and custody matters
- Probate Division — wills, estate administration, adult guardianship, name changes, and involuntary hospitalization
For small claims, traffic violations, and misdemeanors within the county, the Bellefontaine Municipal Court operates. This court serves the area including the city of Bellefontaine and surrounding regions.
Appeals from any of these courts are directed to the Third District Court of Appeals, and further to the Supreme Court of Ohio. If you have a dispute with a state government agency regarding access to public records, such cases are handled by the Ohio Court of Claims.
Logan Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The current schedule of the Court of Common Pleas sessions is published on the county's official website. You can download the file with the current calendar on the Logan Court Calendar page. The document is updated and contains hearing dates for the current week and upcoming days.
To check a specific hearing date:
- Visit the court calendar page and download the PDF file
- Find the required date or the name of the party in the case
- If the file does not display in the browser, click the download link
For Domestic Relations or Juvenile Division cases, contact the Family Court directly — contact information can be found on the Clerk of Courts website. The Municipal Court schedule is published separately and is usually available through the court's office.
If you need to confirm the time and date of a hearing, call the office of the respective court division — phone numbers are listed on the county's official website.
How to Get a Copy of a Logan Court Document
Copies of court documents in the General Division are issued by the Clerk of Courts. There are two types of copies: ordinary (uncertified) and certified. A certified copy has the court's seal and the clerk's signature, confirming its authenticity — this is the type of document usually required by other institutions or courts.
Ways to obtain:
- In person — visit the Clerk of Courts office in the courthouse. You will need the case number or the names of the parties for the search
- By mail — send a written request specifying the case number, names of the parties, and the type of document needed. Include payment in the form of a check or money order
- By phone or email — to preliminarily determine the availability of the document and the payment amount
Mailing address for requests:
To obtain copies of police reports or accident reports, contact the Logan County Sheriff's office at 937-592-5781 or by email. A fee may be charged for copies.
Juvenile Division records are generally closed to public access according to Ohio law. Probate Division records are usually public, but certain documents may be restricted by court order.
Logan Court Records Fees & Payment
The fees for copies and services are determined by Ohio state regulations and the court's internal rules. Below are approximate rates applicable in Ohio courts of general jurisdiction — we recommend confirming specific amounts directly with the Clerk of Courts.
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Ordinary copy (per page) | $0.05–$0.10 |
| Certified copy (certification fee) | $1.00 per document |
| Case register search | Usually free when requested in person |
| Accident report copy (Sheriff) | A fee may be charged; confirm at 937-592-5781 |
| Docket sheet / journal entry | Standard copying cost per page |
Payment is usually accepted in cash, check, or money order payable to the Logan County Clerk of Courts. The availability of card payment depends on the specific division — confirm this when contacting.
Ohio R.C. § 2303.20 regulates the fees the Clerk of Courts may charge for issuing documents. In practice, this means the court cannot arbitrarily set rates — they must comply with state-approved standards. If you believe you have been denied access to a public record without legal grounds, you can file a complaint through the Ohio Court of Claims.