Arrest Records for Logan County, Ohio

Court filings for Logan County criminal cases live at the Logan County Clerk of Courts, whose online document search is hosted through the county’s Kofile portal. Booking-side records — what the jail captured at intake — sit separately with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, reachable at (937) 592-5731. The Sheriff’s records window operates Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Bellefontaine. The Clerk of Courts maintains separate hours for its Legal and Title departments — call ahead or check the county website before driving, as the two departments may not share the same schedule.

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How to look up arrest records in Logan County

Court records and booking records are two distinct things in Logan County — and they live in different systems with different access paths. Understanding which system holds what you need saves a wasted trip.

Logan County Clerk of Courts — court-side records. The Logan County Clerk of Courts maintains the official docket for the Court of Common Pleas, which handles felony cases. The Clerk’s online document search runs through the Logan County document search portal (hosted by Kofile). Search by name or case number to pull docket entries, charge descriptions, hearing dates, and disposition information. The Clerk’s office has separate hours for its Legal Department and Title Department — confirm current hours before visiting. The Logan County Courthouse is located in Bellefontaine; plan for a walk from parking, as the lot may be some distance from the entrance.

Logan County Sheriff’s Office — booking-side records. Arrest reports and booking entries are held by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office. Call (937) 592-5731 to request records or ask about the records-request process. The Sheriff’s records window is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online appointment scheduling is available to reduce wait times. Payment for records requests is accepted by check, cash, money order, or debit/credit card; a convenience fee applies to card payments, and partial payments are not accepted. The Sheriff’s Office also maintains a records section on its website where some documents may be accessible directly.

Mugshot policy. Ohio’s Public Records Act (ORC 149.43) generally makes booking photographs public records. For Logan County’s current mugshot release practice — including whether photos are posted online or released only on request — call the Sheriff’s Office at (937) 592-5731, as the policy is not posted online.

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction — state prison records. If the person you’re researching received a state prison sentence, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction offender search tracks current and former state inmates. This is a separate system from the Logan County jail roster and covers ODRC facilities statewide.

Logan County Sheriff inmate search — current custody. To check whether someone is currently held at the Logan County jail, use the Logan County Sheriff’s Office inmate search. This roster reflects current bookings and is the fastest way to confirm custody status without calling.

Crash reports. If the arrest involved a traffic incident, the Ohio Department of Public Safety operates a separate crash report retrieval tool for traffic-related records statewide.

Are Logan County arrest records public?

Know the default rule before you request anything: Ohio law makes most arrest records open to the public without a formal petition or court order. The controlling statute is ORC 149.43, the Ohio Public Records Act, which establishes that government records — including law enforcement records — are presumptively public unless a specific exception applies.

Under ORC 149.43, Logan County arrest records held by the Sheriff’s Office and court records held by the Clerk of Courts are available to any member of the public on request. You do not need to explain why you want the record or demonstrate a personal interest in the case.

Exceptions exist and are narrow. Sealed records are the most common: when a court grants a petition to seal under ORC 2953.32, the record is hidden from public view and the agency is required to respond to public inquiries as if the record does not exist. Juvenile records carry their own statutory protections and are generally not public. Victim-identifying information — addresses, contact details — may be redacted from records released to the public under victim-protection provisions. Ongoing investigations may also justify withholding specific documents if release would interfere with law enforcement.

Expunged records go further than sealed records. Under Ohio Senate Bill 288, expungement permanently destroys an eligible record rather than simply hiding it. Once destroyed, the record cannot be retrieved even by law enforcement through normal channels.

A practical note: even when a record is legally public, the agency holding it may take time to process a request. The Logan County Family Court’s phone lines may not be answered consistently, and scheduling delays have been reported for case-related inquiries. Submit requests in writing when possible to create a paper trail and trigger the statutory response timeline under ORC 149.43.

What’s in a Logan County arrest record?

When you pull a Logan County arrest record, what you see depends on which system generated it — the Sheriff’s booking entry or the Clerk’s court docket — because they capture different information at different points in the process.

Sheriff-side booking entry. The booking record created at the Logan County jail typically includes: the arrested person’s full name and date of birth; the booking date and time; the arresting agency (Sheriff, Bellefontaine PD, or another Logan County law enforcement agency); the charge or charges at the time of arrest; and a case or booking number. Booking entries may also include physical descriptors and, depending on the Sheriff’s current release practice, a booking photograph. Call the Sheriff’s Office at (937) 592-5731 to confirm what fields are included in a records request response.

Court-side docket entry. The docket maintained by the Logan County Clerk of Courts — accessible through the Logan County document search portal — shows the case number, the formal charges as filed by the prosecutor (which may differ from the arrest charges), all hearing dates and outcomes, the attorney of record, bond information, and the final disposition. Dismissed cases, acquittals, and convictions all appear in the docket unless the record has been sealed.

What partial sealing looks like. When a Logan County court seals a record under ORC 2953.32, the public-facing docket entry at the Logan County Courthouse may still show that a case number exists — but the case details, charge descriptions, and disposition are hidden. You may see a docket entry with a case number and a notation that the record is sealed, with no further information accessible. Law enforcement retains full access to sealed records; the restriction applies only to public view.

Dismissed or acquitted cases are often eligible for sealing with no waiting period, which means a case that resolved in the defendant’s favor may already be sealed by the time you search. If a case number appears in the docket but details are unavailable, sealing is the most likely explanation.

Federal charges filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio do not appear in Logan County’s local systems at all — those records live in the federal PACER system and require a separate search.

How to expunge an arrest record in Logan County

What does it actually take to get a Logan County arrest record sealed or expunged under Ohio law? The answer depends on how the case resolved and how much time has passed since.

Ohio’s primary sealing and expungement statute is ORC 2953.32, which governs petitions to seal criminal records filed at the Court of Common Pleas in the county where the case was sentenced. For Logan County cases, that means filing at the Logan County Court of Common Pleas in Bellefontaine. Senate Bill 288 expanded Ohio’s expungement framework to allow permanent destruction of eligible records — not just sealing — for qualifying cases.

Non-convictions: dismissed and acquitted cases. Cases that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or a no-bill from the grand jury are often eligible for sealing without a waiting period. If your Logan County case was dismissed or you were found not guilty, you may be able to petition immediately. This is the most straightforward path under ORC 2953.32, and many people pursue it without an attorney, though legal help can speed the process.

Conviction cases. Ohio law sets waiting periods after a conviction before a petition to seal becomes available. The exact duration depends on the offense level and the number of prior convictions. ORC 2953.32 contains the specific timing requirements — check the current statute text or ask the Logan County Clerk of Courts for the applicable waiting period for your offense level, as these rules have changed under recent legislation including Senate Bill 288.

How to file. Obtain the Petition to Seal form from the Logan County Clerk of Courts. File it at the Clerk’s office at the Logan County Courthouse in Bellefontaine. A filing fee applies; if you cannot afford the fee, ask the Clerk about an indigency waiver. After filing, the court schedules a hearing — the prosecutor’s office receives notice and may object. If no objection is filed and the court finds you eligible, the order to seal is granted.

Self-petition vs. attorney-assisted. Ohio allows self-represented petitions. The Clerk’s office can tell you which forms to use and where to file, but cannot give legal advice. If your case involved multiple charges, prior convictions, or a prosecutor’s objection is likely, an attorney familiar with Logan County Common Pleas practice can be worth the cost. Find a licensed Ohio attorney through the Ohio State Bar Association lawyer search, or locate a Logan County public defender through the Ohio Public Defender county locator.

What sealing does and does not do. After a successful petition, the Logan County record is hidden from public view. The Clerk and Sheriff are required to respond to public inquiries as if the record does not exist. Law enforcement agencies, courts, and certain licensing boards retain access. Expungement under Senate Bill 288 goes further — the record is permanently destroyed — but eligibility criteria are more specific. Neither sealing nor expungement removes federal records or records held by private background-check databases that captured the information before the order was entered.

Frequently asked questions about Logan County arrest records

Where do I go to check what’s on my Logan County arrest record, and who do I contact?

Court-side records — formal charges, case numbers, and dispositions — are held by the Logan County Clerk of Courts and searchable through the Logan County document search portal. Booking records from the jail are held by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office — call (937) 592-5731 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to request those records. If the case went to state prison, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction offender search covers ODRC facilities. Check all three sources, because each system holds different information and they do not automatically sync with each other.

How do I get a Logan County arrest record sealed or expunged?

File a Petition to Seal at the Logan County Court of Common Pleas in Bellefontaine under ORC 2953.32. Cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal are often eligible immediately, with no waiting period. Conviction cases are subject to waiting periods set by ORC 2953.32 — check the current statute or ask the Clerk of Courts for the applicable timeline for your offense level. A filing fee applies; ask about an indigency waiver if cost is a barrier. After filing, the court schedules a hearing and notifies the prosecutor. If the petition is granted, the record is hidden from public view — law enforcement retains access, but public agencies must respond as if the record does not exist. Senate Bill 288 also created a path to permanent destruction (expungement) for qualifying records. Find attorney help through the Ohio State Bar Association lawyer search or the Ohio Public Defender county locator.