Hocking County Police Blotter
Hocking County police blotter records cover arrests, crime reports, and booking data from law enforcement in this southeastern Ohio county known for its hills and state parks. Logan is the county seat. The Hocking County Sheriff's Office produces most blotter data for the county. You can search for arrest logs, incident reports, and court records through local and state sources. Ohio's public records law makes most police blotter information available to anyone who asks. The process is simple and works by phone, in person, or in writing.
Hocking County Quick Facts
Hocking County Sheriff's Office Records
The Hocking County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for police blotter records in the county. The sheriff handles law enforcement for all unincorporated areas and runs the county jail in Logan. The office is at 25 S Front St, Logan, OH 43138. Call (740) 385-2131 for records information.
Police blotter records from the Hocking County Sheriff include arrest logs, incident reports, and accident reports from county roads. Each arrest log shows the name of the person booked, the charges, and the date. Incident reports describe crimes that were reported. Crash reports document accidents that deputies responded to. All of these are public records under Ohio law. You can request them during business hours. Walk in, call, or mail a written request. Provide the date and any names tied to the event you are looking into. Having a case number helps the staff find the right record quickly.
Hocking County does not have an online search tool for sheriff's office police blotter records. Contact them directly for copies.
Hocking County Court Records
The Hocking County Clerk of Courts maintains all court case files for the county. Criminal cases that begin on the police blotter move to the clerk when charges are filed. The office is at 1 Main St, Logan, OH 43138. Phone is (740) 385-3016.
The Hocking County court system includes the Court of Common Pleas. When an arrest leads to formal charges, the case file goes from the sheriff to the clerk. You can look up criminal dockets, see charge details, and check the status of pending cases. Civil filings and traffic cases are also on file. Copies cost a small per-page fee. Viewing records in person is free under Ohio law. The clerk's staff can help you find the right record based on a name, date, or case number.
The screenshot below shows the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association page, a useful starting point for finding contact details for the Hocking County clerk or any Ohio county clerk.
The association links to every county clerk in Ohio, making it easy to compare processes across counties.
Hocking County Public Records Access
Hocking County follows Ohio Revised Code § 149.43, the state's public records act. Records kept by a public office are open to the public unless an exemption applies. Police blotter data, arrest records, and incident reports are public. You do not need to give your name or a reason for the request.
The county has a public records page with information on how to submit requests. Written requests can go to any department. The county charges only for copy costs. Looking at records in person costs nothing. If a request is denied, the office must state the legal reason. Some police blotter records may be partially redacted under ORC § 149.43(A)(1)(h), which allows agencies to withhold names of uncharged suspects and informant details. The core arrest and booking information stays public.
Note: Hocking County offices handle records requests during regular weekday business hours.
Ohio State Blotter Resources
State agencies keep records tied to Hocking County police blotter activity. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation runs a statewide criminal records database. Under ORC § 109.60, the Hocking County Sheriff must send arrest data and fingerprints to BCI after each arrest. BCI has records of most Hocking County arrests going back years.
A BCI-only check costs $22 to $27. A combined BCI and FBI check runs $52 to $57. Results come back in about two business days. Fingerprints must be submitted at a WebCheck location. Many local law enforcement offices serve as WebCheck sites.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol keeps reports from highway incidents in Hocking County. US Route 33 runs through the county, so OSHP handles crashes in the area. Reports cost $4.00 each through the OSHP records request portal. Wait seven business days from the crash date before ordering.
The image below shows the Ohio Attorney General's BCI page, the state's central hub for criminal records.
BCI handles about one million criminal record searches a year across Ohio.
Getting Hocking County Arrest Records
For a recent arrest report, start at the Hocking County Sheriff's Office. Call (740) 385-2131 or visit 25 S Front St in Logan. Have the date and name ready. A case number helps speed things up.
For court records connected to a Hocking County police blotter entry, go to the Clerk of Courts at 1 Main St in Logan. The clerk has criminal case files from charging through sentencing and beyond. You can ask to see dockets, charging documents, and disposition records. Copies have a small per-page fee. Viewing files in person is free. The staff can help you navigate to the right record.
If a Hocking County office turns down your records request, the Ohio Attorney General's Sunshine Laws office can help. You can also file a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims under ORC 2743.75(D) at 65 South Front Street, 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215.
- Sheriff's Office: (740) 385-2131 for incident and arrest reports
- Clerk of Courts: (740) 385-3016 for court case records
- BCI: 877-224-0043 for statewide criminal history checks
- OSHP Central Records: (614) 466-3536 for highway crash reports
Note: Incident reports from the Hocking County Sheriff are typically available a few business days after the event.
Nearby Counties
Hocking County is in southeastern Ohio. Neighboring counties also maintain police blotter records through their own sheriff offices and court clerks.