Clark County, OH Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Sheriff's Office by contacting its Records Division at (937) 521-2050 or in person at:

120 North Fountain Avenue

Springfield, OH 45502

For immediate information about current inmates, the Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate search database on its official website.

Accessing arrest records from Police Departments requires identifying the agency responsible for the arrest. Contact the specific Department by phone or in-person to verify their record request procedures. Most departments require a completed Public Records Request form, which can be found on their websites or obtained at their offices.

Once the form is completed, submit it to the Records Division along with the required identification and any applicable fees. Providing detailed information, such as the arrestee's full name, date of birth, arrest date and case number, can help expedite the process.

The major Police Departments in the county include:

• Springfield Police Division
• New Carlisle Police Department
• Enon Police Department
• German Township Police Department
• Ohio State Highway Patrol (Springfield Post)

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) serves as the central repository for criminal history information in the state. County residents can access criminal records through online, mail, or in-person requests.

To request criminal records online, visit the Ohio Criminal History Online Portal. Create an account or log in as a guest user. Enter the required subject information, including the full name and date of birth. A $25.00 processing fee must be paid using a credit card. After completing the process, the results can be viewed and printed immediately.

For mail requests:

• Download and complete the Civilian Identification Request Form
• Include a $25.00 money order or check payable to "Ohio Attorney General's Office"
• Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope
• Mail to: BCI, P.O. Box 365, London, OH 43140

Note: In-person requests can be made at the BCI office in London with proof of identity and payment of the $25.00 fee. Results are typically provided the same day.

Criminal records in Clark County are maintained by the County Common Pleas Court. Residents accessing arrest records for arrests resulting in formal charges can visit the Clerk of Courts Office located at the Clark County Courthouse, 101 North Limestone Street in Springfield, Ohio. Records can be obtained by submitting a request to the Clerk's Office either in person or through the online portal at the Clerk of Courts, where case information can be searched by name or case number.

For more convenient access to arrest records and criminal history information, interested individuals may also find current arrest records through third-party websites like InfoTracer.