Named after General Nathanael Greene, a hero of the Revolutionary War, Greene County is located in southwestern Ohio, east of Dayton. It is home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and has a population of over 170,000 residents. Established in 1803, Greene County has its county seat in Xenia City.

Courts in Greene County

Greene County has a structured judicial system comprising Courts of Common Pleas, Municipal, and Mayor’s Court. The Greene County Courts of Common Pleas has general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. The court has the following divisions:

• General Division: Handles felonies and civil cases, including contract disputes and real estate issues
• Domestic Relations Division: Manages family law-related cases such as divorce, child support, and child custody
• Juvenile Division: Handles cases involving minors, such as delinquency, child abuse and neglect, and adoption cases
• Probate Division: Deals with matters related to wills, estates, guardianships, and mental health commitments  

The Municipal Courts in Greene County preside over criminal cases such as traffic and non-traffic misdemeanors, violation of municipal ordinances, parking violations, and violation of township resolutions. The court also hears civil cases for disputes less than $15,000, small claims, and landlord/tenant disputes.

The Mayor’s Court in Greene County hears misdemeanor offenses that occur in the jurisdiction of the Yellow Springs Police Department, including zoning cases, assaults, and tax-related cases.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Greene County

Public court records are papers and information from the courts open to the general public in Greene County. Public court records in Greene County are accessible online through CourtView. The portal also provides access to public court records from the Municipal Courts. Record seekers can access public court records from the Mayor’s Court at the courthouse.

Types of Public Court Records in Greene County

Types of court records publicly accessible in Greene County include:

• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors, including arson, drug trafficking, petty theft, and public intoxication
• Civil Court Records: Employment disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosures, boundary disputes, and business litigations
• Probate Records: Estates, trusts, conservatorships, guardianships, and wills
• Family Court Records: Child visitation, child custody, divorce, alimony, and marriage annulments
• Traffic Records: Parking violations, driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, speeding, and driving with an expired license

Confidential Court Records in Greene County

Confidential court records are documents from the courts that are inaccessible to the public. Confidential court records contain sensitive information, sealed by the courts to protect the record holder from unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Confidential court records in Greene County include:

• Juvenile court records
• Sexual assault and abuse records
• Trade secrets
• Substance abuse treatment records
• Grand jury proceedings

Similarly, public court records contain personal data which is confidential and restricted from the public. Personal identifying information is redacted from court records to protect the safety of witnesses and victims and prevent identity theft and financial fraud. Personal identifiers excluded from public court records include:

• Social Security numbers
• Confidential informant and crime victim information
• Financial account information
• Medical records
• Insurance policy numbers

Juvenile Delinquency in Greene, OH

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

In 2017, a total of 996 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Greene County. Of that total, 63% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 627 court cases. Another 33% were dependency cases that accounted for 325 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Greene County, OH

https://ohio.gov/

County Seat:	Xenia
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1803
Total Square Miles:	416
2019 Population:	166,752
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00

Greene County, OH Courts