Medina County was formed in 1812 and named after the Medina City in Arabia. Its estimated population is 182,470, and the median household income is $87,796. The county’s seat is Medina.

Courts in Medina County

Medina County's trial courts include the Medina County Court of Common Pleas, Medina County Domestic Relations Court, Medina Municipal Court, and Medica County Probate and Juvenile Court.

The Medina County Court of Common Pleas has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters. It has the General Division which handles criminal cases such as felonies, misdemeanors, and serious code violation offenses in the county. The General Division also has jurisdiction over civil claims involving monetary damages.

The Medina County Domestic Relations Court has jurisdiction over family issues such as divorce, child custody, and support.

The Medina Municipal Court has limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors, criminal cases, small claims, and traffic violations committed within its borders.

The Medina County Probate and Juvenile Court exercises jurisdiction over cases on wills, administration of the decedent’s estate, and trusts. Its Juvenile division covers child protection, juvenile delinquency, and traffic offenses committed by a minor.  In addition, it has jurisdiction over guardianship, adoption, custody, and support.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Medina County

The Medina County Clerk maintains the records of cases heard by the various courts in the county. Researchers can visit the clerk's office to get court records or make a request via mail. Furthermore, Medina County has a record search portal where researchers can find court records.  The Probate and Juvenile Court maintains its records. These records are available on their online docket search portal.

Types of Public Court Records in Medina County

Court records contain details of court cases such as parties pleading, court judgments, and orders. These records are open to public inspection. The following are examples of public court records in Medina County:

• Criminal Court Records: These include court proceedings for misdemeanors and felonies
• Family Court Records: These include divorce decrees, custody, and adoption orders
• Civil Court Records: These include breaches of contract, professional malpractices, and product liability
• Probate Court Records: These include documentation of wills, trusts, guardianships, and administration of the decedent’s estate

Confidential Court Records in Medina County

Court records protected from public access by law or court order are confidential. The following are examples of confidential court records in Medina County:

• Juvenile court records
• Adoption proceeding records
• Mental health records
• Trade secrets
• Intellectual property records
• Probation and parole records
• DNA records
• Child abuse report

Juvenile Delinquency in Medina, OH

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Medina 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 886 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Medina County. Of that total, 80% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 712 court cases. Another 10% were dependency cases that accounted for 92 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Medina County, OH

https://ohio.gov/

County Seat:	Medina
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1812
Total Square Miles:	423
2019 Population:	178,371
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	144 N Broadway St County Administration Building Medina , OH 44256-1974 http://www.co.medina.oh.us

Medina County, OH Courts