Established in 1818, Logan County, with a population of about 45,000 residents, is located in central Ohio. The county was named after General Benjamin Logan and covers an area of about 467 square miles.  Known for its productive farmland and cultivating crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat, Logan County has its county seat in Bellefontaine City.

Courts in Logan County

The judicial system in Logan County consists of several courts, including the Courts of Common Pleas and Municipal Courts. The Logan County Court of Common Pleas adjudicates all criminal civil cases. The court has several divisions, including the General, Probate, Juvenile, and Family Law Divisions.

The General Division handles misdemeanor offenses such as petty theft and minor drug offenses. The court presides over traffic violations such as speeding and reckless driving. The Probate Division oversees matters related to estates, wills, guardianships, adoptions, and mental health commitments. The Juvenile Court presides over cases involving minors, including dependency, child neglect or abuse, and emancipation. The Domestic Relations Division manages cases related to family disputes, including divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody, and support.

The Municipal Courts in Logan County have limited jurisdiction. It presides over misdemeanor criminal cases such as petty theft and some DUI cases, traffic violations, including reckless driving and driving with suspended licenses, and civil cases involving smaller monetary amounts.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Logan County

Public court records are documents from legal proceedings in Logan County maintained by the courts and open to the public for inspection and copying. The Clerk Of Courts provides electronic access to public court records through CourtView. Public court records in Logan County are also available at the courthouse where the case was filed and heard. Additionally, record seekers may request copies of Logan County court records by mail from the Court Clerk's Office.

Types of Public Court Records in Logan County

Public access to court records ensures transparency and accountability within the legal system. The following court documents are open to the public in Logan County:

• Civil Court Records: Fraud, malpractices, injunctions, foreclosures, real estate disputes, and product liability
• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors, including grand theft, forgery, simple assault, and petty theft
• Probate Records: Estate, wills, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships
• Traffic Records: Seatbelt violations, driving under the influence, illegal parking, reckless driving, and running a red light
• Domestic Relations Records:  Divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, legal separation, and annulments

Confidential Court Records in Logan County

Confidential court records in Logan County are documents and information from legal proceedings containing sensitive and private information inaccessible to the public. The courts seal the document to protect the record holder. Confidential court records include:

• Mental health records
• Crime victims information
• Trade secrets
• Juvenile court records
• Adoption records

Similarly, public court records contain personal information exempted from public view. The court removes information that can uniquely identify an individual to prevent misuse of personal data, fraud, and harassment. Personal identifiers redacted from public court records include:

• Home address and phone numbers
• Tax identification numbers
• Medical records
• Drivers license numbers
• Social Security numbers

Juvenile Delinquency in Logan, OH

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Logan 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 501 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Logan County. Of that total, 57% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 286 court cases. Another 26% were dependency cases that accounted for 132 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Logan County, OH

https://ohio.gov/

County Seat:	Bellefontaine
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1817
Total Square Miles:	467
2019 Population:	45,325
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01

Logan County, OH Courts