Warren County covers a land area of about 401 square miles in southwestern Ohio. The county is home to about 242,000 residents. The largest city in Warren County is Mason, while its county seat is Lebanon.

Courts in Warren County

The Court of Common Pleas in Warren County is a general jurisdiction court with four divisions. The General Division typically presides over felony-related criminal trials and civil cases involving more than $15,000 in financial disputes. On the other hand, the Domestic Relations Division handles family law cases such as divorce/dissolution, child support, domestic violence, and child custody. Adoption cases, juvenile delinquencies, and court interventions for neglected or abused children are resolved at the Juvenile Court Division. Lastly, the Probate Court Division handles all legal proceedings involving probate of wills and administration of estates for deceased individuals.

Warren County has a County Court with limited jurisdiction over some civil lawsuits and criminal cases. The court oversees preliminary hearings in felony cases to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to refer such cases to the Common Pleas Court. It also hears criminal trials for misdemeanors and parking offenses. Civil cases resolved at the Warren County Court include temporary protection orders, replevin, landlord-tenant issues, and general claims involving less than $15,000 in financial settlements.

The three Municipal Courts in Warren County are located in the cities of Lebanon, Franklin, and Mason. Each court serves its respective jurisdiction within Warren County, handling misdemeanors, ordinance/traffic violations, and civil disputes involving less than $3,000. Warren County has seven Mayor’s Courts tasked with handling traffic violations and other minor misdemeanor offenses within their jurisdiction.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Warren County

Court clerks in Warren County often maintain court records containing dockets, transcripts, case filings, and court judgments. Interested persons can view these records online or obtain them by sending email, phone, or walk-in requests. The Clerk of Courts in Warren County provides online access to court records created in the Court of Common Pleas General Division and Domestic Relations Division.

Individuals interested in court records created in Warren County Court can look up the case search portal. To obtain court documents created in the Probate and Juvenile Court Divisions, requesters must download and complete request forms. Next, send completed forms by mail, email, or in person using the courts’ contact details. Court records filed in any of the Mayor’s Courts are obtainable by locating and visiting the courthouses in person.

Types of Public Court Records in Warren County

Warren County court clerks often provide access to the following public court records:

• Traffic records
• Civil record
• Limited family records
• Small claims records
• Divorce records
• Criminal case files
• Probate case files

Confidential Court Records in Warren County

In Warren County, confidential court records are not accessible online and are restricted from public view due to legal and privacy considerations. Examples of these records are:

• Mental health evaluations
• Social Security numbers
• Taxpayer identification numbers
• Medical records
• Victims of certain crimes
• Law enforcement investigatory records
• Grand jury testimony
• Personal financial information
• Trade secrets
• Identity of informants
• Attorney-client privileged communications
• Settlement negotiations
• DNA profiles
• Victim's address
• Minors' names in certain cases
• Probate records of living individuals
• Military discharge records
• Sealed records.

Juvenile Delinquency in Warren, OH

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Warren 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 1463 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Warren County. Of that total, 63% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 927 court cases. Another 26% were dependency cases that accounted for 386 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Warren County, OH

https://ohio.gov/

County Seat:	Lebanon
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1803
Total Square Miles:	407
2019 Population:	228,882
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	406 Justice Dr Rm 323 County Courthouse Lebanon , OH 45036-2349 http://www.co.warren.oh.us/

Warren County, OH Courts