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Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division

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1. Where is the Criminal Division located?

The Criminal Division of the Clerk of Courts is located on the 3rd Floor of the Court of Common Pleas which is located at 700 Adams Street in downtown Toledo. The Court of Common Pleas is bounded by Adams Erie, Jackson, and Michigan Streets. Our telephone number is 419-213-4480.

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2. Am I in the correct courthouse?

To determine if you are in the correct courthouse, please look at your case number. If your case number begins with the letters CR, LR,or MS then your case is scheduled in the Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St. If your case begins with DR or DM then your case is scheduled in the Family Court Center. Cases beginning with CL are sceduled in the Sixth District Court of Appeals located at One Constitution Ave. Records pertaining to cases in the Appellate court are located at the Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St. For cases regarding juvenile or minor children including traffic violations and misdemeanor or felony cases please contact the Juvenile Court Center located on Speilbusch Ave. in downtown Toledo. Their telephone number is 419-213-6722. Please reference the link to Which Court Do I Contact provided to determine which municipal court district you reside in. More...

3. Which courtroom is my case in?

In order to determine the courtroom you are in, we either need your case number or your name. We will look that information up and provide it to you, whether in person or by telephone.

4. Is case information available on line?

You can access case information on line through our Dockets on Line application. More...

5. A family member was recently arrested and is awaiting arraignment and I need to speak to them. How do I contact them?

Please contact the Municipal court for your jurisdiction. Use the link provided for Which Court is Mine. More...

6. Do I have any warrants?

Please contact the municipal court of jurisdiction for information regarding any warrants. Please refer to the document Which Court is Mine on our website. Which Court is Mine

7. How can I have my record expunged?

For a felony conviction you must wait a minimum of 3 years after your probation has been served. 1 year in the case of a misdemeanor conviction. All court costs and court ordered restitution must be paid in full and you must pay a filing fee o $ 50.00. Our office has the appropriate forms. You may complete the form yourself, or consult an attorney to assist you. Our office can only assist in providing you with the proper documents. The Judge hearing the expungement may still elect to deny the request.

8. What happened in court today with regards to my case?

Unless our office has received any filings or docketing information, you will need to contact the specific courtroom to make an inquiry. If you do not know the specific courtroom please provide the case number or the name of the defendant. We will provide you with the correct courtroom.

9. What is my court date?

Please contact one of our file rooms. For Civil cases contact our Civil File room at 419-213-4083, for the Criminal, Appellate, and Tax Foreclosure dial 419-213-4483, and for Domestic Relations dial 419-213-6901. Please provide your case number or name and the respective file room will provide you with the time and date of your next court appearance.

10. Can I pay my court costs and/or court ordered restitution over the phone?

All court costs and court ordered restitution may be paid in person or by U.S. Mail and must be paid either in cash, money order, bank certified check, or all major credit cards using our on line portals located on our website.

11. Can you provide me with the total costs of my case?

Yes, however costs can vary and change due to additional court appearances, new journal entries on the case, additional motions filed or other costs.

12. If a person is on record as indigent (impoverished), is that person required to pay court costs?

Any individual that declares they are indigent with the court is still responsible for all costs associated with their case and are required to make payment in full.

13. Who decides the amount of my court ordered restitution?

The trial Judge sets the amount of restitution at sentencing.

14. Who determines my payments and how often I must pay?

The Adult Probation Department makes that determination.

15. What types of bonds are there?

There are 4 types of bonds, all of which are secured through a bonding company.
Surety Bond - The bonding company through insurance papers guarantees the full amount of the bond required.

10% Bond - The individual deposits 10% of the ordered bond with the court.

Full Cost Bond - Whatever amount the Judge has ordered, the individual must pay in full.

Property Bond - Posting of their property in lieu of cash to ensure that the defendant appears in court.

16. I have a court appointed attorney. Does this mean that I do not have to pay for an my attorney?

You are responsible for all costs and fees associated with your attorney. Court appointed attorneys are never free.

17. What are the procedures for posting property as a form of bond?

Obtain a copy of the Tax Assessment Sheet from the Lucas County Auditor (located on the 6th floor of 1 Government Center) and a copy of the property deed from the Lucas County Recorder on the 7th floor of 1 Government Center.

A title search must be completed to ensure there are not liens or mortgages on the property. This can be done at any title company.

Proof of balance of mortgage must be furnished at the time of posting bond. It must be on letterhead from the lending institution.

All property owners must be present in order to sign all necessary bond forms. If an owner is unable to be present to sign, an executed power of attorney must be furnished at the time of posting. The power of attorney must be witnessed and notarized and must contain the legal description of the property.

Property values should be twice the amount set as bond, over and above all encumbrances (charge of claim on property).

18. Information contained in my background check is inaccurate. What can I do to have this corrected?

You will need to come to our office on the 3rd floor of the Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St. Proceed to our Criminal File area. Please have identification with you including your social security number so that we may verify your identity. This cannot be done via the telephone.

19. I am in need of an attorney but cannot afford one. Who can I contact?

Please contact either the Toledo Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service at 419-242-2000, Legal Aid of Western Ohio at 419-724-0460, or Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) at 419-255-0814.

20. May I speak to a lawyer?

The Clerk of Courts is not a law office, however if you are attempting to contact a specific attorney and do not know their telephone number we may be able to assist you with obtaining that information.

21. What is the number for the Public Defender's office?

Public Defenders are assigned by the Judge of each court.

22. How can I get in contact with the Lucas County Prosecutor's office?

When contacting the Lucas County Prosecutor first determine which section you wish to contact. For criminal cases telephone 419-213-4700, for civil cases telephone 419-213-2001, and for juvenile cases telephone 419-213-6951. To contact a city prosecutor use the link Which Court is Mine. Which Court is Mine

23. I need a copy of an order regarding my case. How and where may I obtain that copy?

Contact our Criminal Division at 419-213-4480 and ask to speak to the Journal Clerk. Provide your name or if possible your case number and the clerk will see if the order has been received. It takes 1-3 days for the Journal Clerk to receive the original order from the courtroom. If the order has not yet been delivered to the Journal Clerk, it may not have been file stamped or received from the courtroom. The Journal Clerk will place you in contact with someone that may be able to determine the status of the case order.

24. Where do I obtain a Marriage License?

Please contact the Marriage License Bureau at 419-213-4361. They are located on the First floor of the Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St.

25. How can I obtain copies of a case?

To obtain copies of cases filed in the Criminal Division, contact our Criminal File room at 419-213-4483. The Criminal File room also is the point of contact for all Tax Foreclosure, Appellate, and Miscellaneous Cases. For Civil Cases contact our Civil File room at 419-213-4083. For case in Family Court contact our Domestic Relation Division at 419-213-6902.

26. Where can I obtain a copy of the Local Rules governing our courts?

Go to the home page of the Lucas County Clerk of Courts and click on Government/Clerk of Courts/Legal Divisions and select any of the divisions. Scroll down to the link for Local Rules and click on it.

27. What is a Certificate of Qualification for Employment and how do I apply for one?

The Certficate for Qualification for Employment (CQE) will allow persons who have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor offense to apply to the court for an order of limited relief from certain collateral sanctions related to employment or occupational licensing in the State of Ohio. Applications must be filed on-line.
For more information contact the CQE Help Desk at 800-820-1890.

28. Do you accept fax filings?

Yes, as long as the filing is 10 pages or less.

29. How much do you charge for copies?

We charge 10 cents per page.

30. Do you accept credit card payments?

Yes we do. For your convenience, please use the link to the on-line Payment Portal found on the Criminal Division Page.