Mahoning County was formed in 1846 and is named after the Mahoning River. It has an estimated population of 228,614 people with a median household income of $54,473. The county’s seat is Youngstown City.

Courts in Mahoning County

Trial courts in Mahoning County include the Common Pleas Court, Mahoning County Area Court, Juvenile Court, and Probate Court.

The Common Pleas Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters. It has the General Division, which handles felony criminal cases and serious offenses in the county. The General Division also has jurisdiction over civil cases involving more than $15,000. This court also has the Domestic Relations Division, which has jurisdiction over family issues such as divorce, child custody, and support.

The Mahoning County Area Court has limited civil and criminal jurisdiction. It has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic charges, and civil claims involving less than $15,000.

The Juvenile Court has exclusive jurisdiction over matters involving minors below the age of 18. It has jurisdiction over child protection, custody and support, adoption, and juvenile delinquency.

The Mahoning County Probate Court exercises jurisdiction over cases on wills, administration of estate, and trusts. In addition, it has jurisdiction over matters of guardianship, mental health cases, and adoption.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Mahoning County

The Mahoning County Clerk maintains records for cases heard by the Court of Appeals, the Court of Common Pleas, and the Area Court. Researchers can visit the clerk's office to get court records or request them via mail. The Probate and Juvenile courts maintain their own records.

Furthermore, the Mahoning County website has a record search portal where researchers can find court records. However, records of the Probate Court are available on a separate Odyssey portal.

Types of Public Court Records in Mahoning County

Court records contain details of court cases such as parties pleading, court judgments and orders, and filings. Some examples of public court records in Mahoning County:

• Civil case records
• Criminal case records
• Ordinance violation records
• Probate records
• Small claims records

Confidential Court Records in Mahoning County

Mahoning County court records that are protected from public access by a law or court order are considered confidential. Some examples are:

• Juvenile case records
• Adoption records
• Mental health records
• Trade secrets.

Juvenile Delinquency in Mahoning, OH

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Mahoning 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 866 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Of that total, 72% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 622 court cases. Another 24% were dependency cases that accounted for 212 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Mahoning County, OH

https://ohio.gov/

County Seat:	Youngstown
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1846
Total Square Miles:	425
2019 Population:	229,796
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	21 W Boardman St Ste 200 County Courthouse Youngstown , OH 44503-1416 http://www.mahoningcountyoh.gov/

Mahoning County, OH Courts