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Pickaway County, OH Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Pickaway County Arrest Records

Out of the more than 160,000 arrests made annually in Ohio, fewer than 1,000 occur in Pickaway County. According to the state's Open Records Act, records of suspects arrested in the county should be publicly accessible to promote transparency. Record custodians in Pickaway may provide online access to arrest records or respond to formal requests made in person. While some records may be available online free of charge, obtaining paper copies often involves processing or search fees.

State law prohibits access to juvenile arrest records, expunged records, and witness statements. Only local law enforcers and the Pickaway County Prosecutor can obtain these restricted files. Individuals can also obtain their confidential records by visiting the appropriate record custodians with government-issued IDs.

How To Look Up Pickaway County Arrest Records

Follow the steps below to get arrest records from the Pickaway County Sheriff, Police Departments, and the Court Clerk.

Sheriff Arrest Records

The Pickaway County Sheriff's Office provides access to arrest records of current detainees through its Active Inmate List. To obtain paper copies of these records, interested persons should submit formal requests by mail or in person at:

Pickaway County Sheriff's Office

600 Island Road

P.O. Box 100

Circleville, OH 43113

Phone: (740) 477-6000

Police Arrest Records

The major police departments in Pickaway County include the following:

Each department keeps records of arrests made within its jurisdiction. Anyone can get these records by visiting the nearest police department to make in-person requests. They can also look up local police websites to find request forms and guidelines on obtaining arrest records.

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)

Criminal history records maintained by Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI may include offenders' names, charges, and arresting agencies involved. However, access to these records is restricted to record owners, certain employees, and authorized agencies. To obtain these records, download and complete the Name Search Request Form. Afterwards, visit the BCI Webcheck Location Search to find approved fingerprinting vendors in Pickaway County. Contact the nearest vendor to schedule fingerprinting appointments and make other inquiries. After fingerprinting, submit requests by mail or in person to the nearest BCI office at:

BCI Main Office — London

1560 State Route 56 SW

P.O. Box 365

London, OH 43140

Phone: (740) 845-2000

Requests should include the completed name search form, a copy of a valid photo ID, a signed consent form from the record owner (for third-party requesters), and the $22 processing fee. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation accepts only money orders, business checks, or electronic payments.

Criminal Court Records

Criminal case files in Pickaway 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. To get these files, interested persons can submit requests online or visit the clerk at:

Pickaway County Clerk of Court

207 South Court Street

P.O. Box 280

Circleville, OH 43113

Phone: (740) 474-5231

Individuals interested in viewing criminal court records online can use the Case Search portal. Third-party databases, including InfoTracer, offer reliable access to Pickaway County arrest records.

Arrest Statistics

Pickaway's arrest rate is approximately 1,298 per 100,000 residents. Here is a breakdown of arrest figures recorded in Pickaway County during this period:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder0
Rape1
Robbery4
Other Assault Offenses29
Simple Assault214
Arson0
Burglary11
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Larceny107
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)248
Total Property Crimes119
DUI Offenses61
Others365
Total Number of Arrests793

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Data Explorer

Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Pickaway county, Ohio with a total number of 84 employees - 2 female, 32 male officers and 50 civilians. Pickaway County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OH0650000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Pickaway County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Ohio
  • City: Circleville
  • Type: County
  • Address: 600 Island Road
  • Phone Number: 740-474-2176
  • Fax: 740-474-1798
  • Website: http://www.pickawaysheriff.com/

Police Departments in Pickaway County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Ashville Police DepartmentVillage of Ashville 91 W Main Street(740)983-3112
Circleville Police Department151 East Franklin St
Commercial Point Police Department12 Front Street(614)877-9248

Pickaway County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Pickaway County

NameAddressPhone
Correctional Reception Center11271 State Route 762614-877-2441
Pickaway Correctional Institution11781 St. Route 762614-877-4362
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