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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. How can I find out if a person is in jail or not?
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Answer: Call the Franklin County Sheriff:
General Information at (614) 462-3360
Franklin County Corrections Center I at (614) 462-3368
Franklin County Corrections Center II at (614) 462-7100
Q. How can I obtain my Court Case information?- Answer: Call the Franklin County Clerk of Courts at
(614) 462-3650 for information about:
- Court Room
- Court Date and Time
- Attorney
- Judge
- Bond
Q. How can I obtain Legal Assistance? -
Answer: Contact The Columbus Bar Association
175 South Third Street, Suite 1100
Columbus, Ohio 43215-5193
phone (614) 221-4112
Q. How do I go about filing a misdemeanor complaint?-
Answer: Contact the City Prosecutors Office
375 South High Street, 7th Floor
Phone (614) 645-7483
Q. How do I obtain information regarding my Civil or Small Claims case? -
Answer: Contact your Attorney or
Clerk of Courts at (614) 462-3621
Small Claims at (614) 645-8186
Q. How do I file a Protection order?-
Answer: For pending Felony Criminal Domestic Violence cases call Victim Assistance at (614) 462-3555
For Temporary Protection Orders in Misdemeanor Domestic Violence cases call the city Prosecutors Office Domestic Violence Unit at (614) 645-6232 (375 S High Street, 17th Floor.)
Civil protection orders are filed through the Clerk of Courts at (614) 462-4410 (373 S. High Street, 4th floor.)
Q. How do I File Charges on a Juvenile?-
Answer: Juvenile Intake (399 S Front Street) will assist anyone who desires to file a complaint
charging a child with a criminal offense. Calling ahead would be helpful due to restrictions (614) 462-7388.
Q. How does the court process work?-
Answer: Click on the attached link: Court Process
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