Ohio Court Locations and Records
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Family cases in Ohio are heard in the Court of Common Pleas, usually in the Domestic Relations Division. Divorce and custody are heard in the Domestic Relations Division of the Court of Common Pleas. Each county has its own Court of Common Pleas.
The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official Ohio directory and case record search are below.
Official Ohio court locators
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Ohio trial courts by county (Ohio judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/ohio-trial-courts/
County Clerk of Courts (no statewide trial search) (Ohio courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized county-by-county. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/ohio-trial-courts/
Ohio state courts website (Ohio judicial branch): The official home of the Ohio court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov
Ohio court self-help resources (Ohio courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Ohio family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org
County Clerk of Courts (no statewide trial search): Varies by county; usually no login. There is NO statewide trial-court search. Divorce/custody are in each county's Common Pleas Domestic Relations (or Juvenile) Division. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/ohio-trial-courts/
Use the Supreme Court "find your trial court" directory
Open your county's Clerk of Courts / Domestic Relations portal
Search by name or case number
Official link data for Ohio was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Which court hears family cases in Ohio?
Family cases in Ohio are heard in the Court of Common Pleas, usually in the Domestic Relations Division. Divorce and custody are heard in the Domestic Relations Division of the Court of Common Pleas. Each county has its own Court of Common Pleas.
Can I look up an existing Ohio case online?
County Clerk of Courts (no statewide trial search) is the official search. Varies by county; usually no login. There is NO statewide trial-court search. Divorce/custody are in each county's Common Pleas Domestic Relations (or Juvenile) Division.
Is the clerk the same as the court?
No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.