Lorain County, OH Arrests & Jail Records

Requesters can obtain arrest reports by visiting the Lorain County Sheriff's Office or calling the department.

Lorain County Sheriff's Office

9896 Murray Ridge Road

Elyria, Ohio 44035

Phone: (440) 329-3709

Arrest information on inmates in the Lorain County jail is available online through the Inmate Inquiry. To search the free database, users must provide the inmate's name, booking number, or booking date.

Police Departments in Lorain County typically maintain records of arrests that occur within their jurisdiction. Members of the public can obtain these records by visiting the Police Division that conducted the arrest. They can also look up local police websites to find request forms and guidelines on how to obtain arrest records. Below are some Lorain County Police Offices and their official websites:

• Lorain Police Department
• Elyria Police Department
• North Ridgeville Police Department
• Avon Police Department
• Avon Lake Police Department

The Ohio BCI criminal history records include arrest details such as the offender's name, charges, and arresting agency. However, these records are not available to the public. Access is restricted to the individuals requesting their records, employees, and authorized public entities. To obtain these records, eligible persons must download and complete the Ohio Name Search Request Form. Next, search for an approved Webcheck location in Lorain County where electronic fingerprinting can be done. Contact the fingerprinting vendor to schedule an appointment and make inquiries about any additional requirements or fees. Generally, requesters are required to provide the following:

• The complete BCI Form
• Government-issued photo IDs
• Third-party requesters must provide a signed consent form from the record owner
• The $22 processing fee payable by business check, money order, or electronic payment

Submit the required details to the nearest BCI office:

BCI Richfield Office

4055 Highlander Parkway

Richfield, OH 44286

Phone: (330) 659-4600

Criminal case files in Lorain County often include the defendant's charges and arrest dates. The Clerk of Courts and other official Court Clerks are responsible for creating and maintaining these files. Interested persons can look up these records online through the Online Court Records. They can also contact the Records Division at:

Lorain County Clerk of Court - Records Division

225 Court Street, 1st Floor

Room 109

Elyria, OH 44035

Phone: (440) 329-5511

Third-party databases, including InfoTracer, offer reliable access to Lorain County arrest records.