Portage County, OH Public Records
Per the Ohio Public Records Act, the Portage County government is responsible for providing residents access to public records. As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability, the county government maintains a public records search system that allows users to view specific public records offices in the county and how to access records from these offices. Portage County does not maintain vital records, including birth and death certificates. Residents who seek these records may visit Kent City Health Department, 2nd Floor, SW/W Entrances Only, 201 East, Erie Street, Kent, Ohio 44240. Residents may use the Portage County Recorder's eSearch portal to access deed records.
Courts in Portage County
Court Records in Portage County, Ohio
Portage County court records include all information generated from actions, proceedings, and administrative activities in any of the courts in the county. These courts include the Portage County Common Pleas Court, General and Domestic Relations Divisions, Probate Court, and Municipal Courts. Portage County court records can be accessed online via the court services portal. It's important to note that the Portage County Court of Common Pleas case information and judgment can be accessed remotely using the statewide Court of Common Pleas case search portal. Additionally, requesters may obtain criminal records from the state's Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Criminal records are obtained by completing and submitting a form and a fingerprint impression sheet to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation or any of their authorized agents.
Jails and Prisons in Portage County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Portage County, Ohio
In Portage County, jail records, including inmate information, are maintained by the Sheriff's Office. Anyone seeking jail records or information concerning an inmate may contact the Sheriff's Office at (330) 296-5100. Additionally, residents of Portage County may locate an inmate in any Ohio correctional center using the offender search portal maintained by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. This portal allows users to locate inmates by providing their six-digit offender or DOC number with the necessary prefix. Note that female inmates are 'W' while male inmates are denoted with 'A' and 'R.'
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Portage County
Arrest Records in Portage County, Ohio
In Portage County, arrest records are considered public records, and members of the public can access them. These records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and police departments, including but not limited to the Kent police department, Ravenna police department, and Brimfield Township police department. It's important to note that not all information in an arrest record is publicly accessible. Certain arrest records are exempt from public viewing by law, including records that are part of trial preparation, juvenile arrest records, and records containing private medical information. Therefore, those seeking a copy of an arrest record are advised first to contact the agency responsible for the arrest to confirm the availability of records. Arrest records maintained by the Sheriff's Office can be obtained by calling (330) 296-5100.
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