Criminal Division 
Franklin County Court House
345 South High Street, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 525-3650
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
About the Criminal Division
Criminal - Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I find out at what institution an inmate is being held?
- How do I find out if my relative is currently in jail?
- How does someone find out if a person has a prior felony conviction?
- Can I come to the Clerk's office and pick up my bond money as soon as my case is over?
- How do I apply to have my record expunged?
- How do I find out at what institution an inmate is being held?
- Check the Ohio Department of
Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) website. The site lists
the inmate by name, the county in which the inmate was sentenced, the charge and
in most cases will show a picture of the inmate. You can also contact ODRC at (614) 752-1076
for information.
Return to Top - How do I find out if my relative is currently in jail?
- You can call (614) 525-3650 for that information.
Return to Top - How does someone find out if a person has a prior felony conviction?
- Our office provides a research area with microfiche cards, PCs, copiers and printers.
Come to the Records Room at 345 S. High Street, 1st Floor. One of our deputy clerks will
be happy to assist you.
Return to Top - Can I come to the Clerk's office and pick up my bond money as soon as my case is over?
- No, we must wait until we have the final approval from the court. Bond money is refunded
by mail approximately three to five business days after processing the necessary documents.
At the request of the person under whose name the bond is registered, we can put the money on
hold for pick up. Please bring two forms of ID, one with a picture.
Return to Top - How do I apply to have my record expunged?
- Anyone applying to have his/her record sealed pro se (without legal assistance) should
become familiar with the
Ohio Revised Code statute (2953.32) that pertains to the sealing of records.
Read the eligibility guidelines (2953.36) and the first offender qualifications (2953.31)
carefully. The basics are covered in this form,
but you must make certain to read the O.R.C. statutes carefully. You can find the
applications for Sealing of Records on our Criminal Forms page.
If you are applying for Sealing Case with Conviction, there is a $50 fee.
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