Frequently Asked Questions
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Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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You can access case information on line through our Dockets on Line application.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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Please contact the Municipal court for your jurisdiction. Use the link provided for Which Court is Mine.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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Please contact the municipal court of jurisdiction for information regarding any warrants. Please refer to the document Which Court is Mine on our website.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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Yes, however costs can vary and change due to additional court appearances, new journal entries on the case, additional motions filed or other costs.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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The trial Judge sets the amount of restitution at sentencing.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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The Adult Probation Department makes that determination.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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You are responsible for all costs and fees associated with your attorney. Court appointed attorneys are never free.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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).Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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Public Defenders are assigned by the Judge of each court.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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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.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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Yes, as long as the filing is 10 pages or less.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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We charge 10 cents per page.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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Yes we do. For your convenience, please use the link to the on-line Payment Portal found on the Criminal Division Page.Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division