Since the advent of the Internet, finding public records are much easier, especially when it comes to searching criminal backgrounds. Most states have online resources for residents to find criminal history information, some that are free and others which charge a small fee. Ohio is no exception.
Instructions
1. Search prison websites. Most state department of correction sites include an "offender locator," section that anyone can review. To search Ohio DOC inmate records go to its website (See References).
2. Find federal court records online. Some websites, such as the Public Access to Court Electronic Records site, provides charging, conviction and sentencing information for each federal district. Go to pacer.psc.uscourts.gov. Keep in mind that searching for records on the PACER site is free, but printing any information costs 8 cents a page.
3. Go to individual Ohio county court sites. Some Ohio courthouses have their own websites that the public can search for free. For example, the Butler County clerk's office has a website butlercountyclerk.org that allows residents to review court records. To check if the county you are searching in Ohio has a free public website to go publicrecordsinfo.com (See References).
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