Ordinanced in 1800, Clermont County is a county in Ohio. With its county seat in Batavia, the county’s population estimate as of the 2020 census stood at 208,601 people. The county sprawls over 452.6 square miles of land area and is home to attraction centers such as the East Fork State Park and the Cardboard Boat Museum.

Courts in Clermont County

The County of Clermont is home to different courts including Courts of Common Pleas, Municipal Courts, Domestic Relations Courts, and Juvenile/Probate Courts.

Courts of Common Pleas maintain a standard jurisdiction that covers any criminal cases as well as the civil cases. The court also hears cases that go beyond the jurisdiction other courts enjoy. The court has original jurisdiction over criminal cases relating to felonies. It also hears civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $15,000.

Municipal Courts in Clermont County have a jurisdiction level that covers specific varieties of criminal and civil cases. Some of the criminal cases heard by Municipal Courts include traffic and non-traffic misdemeanors, parking violations, and violations of municipal ordinances.

Civil cases examined by the courts include most general civil claims valued at under $15,000. Other civil cases heard in Municipal Courts include forcible entry, contract cases, temporary protection orders as well as detainer and recovery of money or personal property.

The Domestic Relations Court in Clermont County handles cases relating to victims of domestic violence, divorce, and child custody and support. The court is also responsible for issuing Civil Protection Orders.  

Clermon County has Juvenile Courts that handle cases involving minors alleged to be delinquent or unruly. These courts will take care of juvenile traffic offenses and cases involving judicial consent for minors when required for marriage. Lastly, the county has Probate Courts that handle cases relating to the probate of wills, guardianships, conservatorships of minors or incompetent persons, and so on. 

Where to find Public Court Records in Clermont County

The Office of the Clermont County Clerk of Courts is responsible for keeping records emanating from court proceedings in the County. To get access to public court records, interested persons can visit the office in person or send a mail. Alternatively, the records can also be searched using the county’s online portal.

Types of Public Court Records in Clermont County

For transparency and accountability, court records are made available to the public in Clermont County. Examples of public court records include:

• Criminal Court Records
• Civil Court Records
• Domestic Relations Court Records
• Grand Jury Reports
• Court News

Confidential Court records in Clermont County

Although court records are publicly available in Clermont County, some records are deemed confidential and thus restricted from public access. For records like this, only the parties to the case and their attorneys are granted access. Examples of confidential records in Clermont County include:

• Juvenile Delinquency Court Records
• Grand Jury Proceedings Records
• Child Support Records
• Psychiatric Records
• Civil Domestic Violence Petitions

Juvenile Delinquency in Clermont, OH

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Clermont County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Ohio often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 913 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Clermont County. Of that total, 77% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 706 court cases. Another 12% were dependency cases that accounted for 107 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Clermont County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Clermont County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Clermont County, OH

https://ohio.gov/

County Seat:	Batavia
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1800
Total Square Miles:	460
2019 Population:	204,214
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	101 E Main St County Courthouse Batavia , OH 45103-2949 http://www.clermontcountyohio.gov/

Clermont County, OH Courts