Each year, Greene County records around 2,500 arrests out of Ohio's 161,000 statewide average. The Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43) guarantees public access to arrest records in Greene County. However, certain records are exempt from public disclosure, including those sealed by a court, those that could compromise an ongoing investigation, and those that may jeopardize the safety of individuals involved. Individuals requesting copies of arrest records may obtain them for a fee of up to $25.
In cases where arrest records are restricted from public access, they are typically available only to the person named in the record, their legal counsel, law enforcement agencies, and the Greene County Prosecutor's Office.
Greene County arrest records are maintained by various agencies, including the Greene Sheriff's Office, local police departments, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and local courts.
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is responsible for managing and providing access to arrest records within its jurisdiction. Individuals may request these records by visiting the Public Records Requests portal online or by going to the Greene County Sheriff's Office in person at:
Greene County Sheriff's Office
120 East Main Street
Xenia, OH 45385
Phone: (936) 562-4800
In Greene County, local police departments typically handle access to arrest records through their records divisions. To obtain these records, the first step is to identify the agency responsible for the arrest and then contact or visit their records department or designated records custodian. Many PDs also provide online public records portals where individuals may submit requests for arrest records. Requesters need to provide specific information, such as the arrestee's name and the date of the incident. They may be charged a fee for processing the request. Police departments in Greene County include:
Individuals may request copies of their criminal records from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) through mail or in-person requests. For mail requests, they must submit a completed fingerprint card, personal information, and a $22.00 check or money order made payable to the Treasurer of the State of Ohio. In-person requests are available at authorized WebCheck locations, where fingerprints are electronically processed for a fee.
Arrests that result in formal charges in Greene County are available through the local courthouses responsible for maintaining and providing access to court case information. The Greene County Common Pleas Court handles felony criminal cases, while municipal courts, such as the Xenia Municipal Court and the Fairborn Municipal Court, typically have jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases within their boundaries. The Clerk of Courts maintains these records for Greene County.
Individuals may access arrest records through the Greene County Clerk of the Common Pleas Court via the CourtView system. Misdemeanor case records are available through the Xenia Municipal Court Public Access portal and Fairborn Municipal Court Search portal. Each court provides an online portal where users can search for and request available records, or they can visit the Greene County Courthouse in person at:
Greene County Courthouse
45 North Detroit Street
Xenia, OH 45385
Additionally, InfoTracer provides quick access to Greene County records, including criminal, court, and arrest records.
Greene County records 18.98 arrests per 1,000 residents. A breakdown of the county's arrest data is shown below:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder | 1 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,761 |
| Robbery | 27 |
| Burglary | 169 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 253 |
| Aggravated Assault | 137 |
| Rape | 26 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 2,374 |
Source: Ohio Incident-Based Reporting System (OIBRS).
It is situated in Greene county, Ohio with a total number of 147 employees - 11 female, 56 male officers and 80 civilians. Greene County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OH0290000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bellbrook Police Department | 15 E Franklin St | (937)848-8484 |
| Fairborn Police Department | 70 W Hebble Avenue | 937-754-3000 |
| Jamestown Police Department | 84 Seaman Dr | (937)376-5111 |
| Xenia Police Department | 101 N Detroit St | (937)376-7220 |
| Yellow Springs Police Department | 100 Dayton St | 937-767-7206 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County OH Jail | 77 East Market Street | 937-562-4840 |