Access Union County Police Blotter
Union County police blotter records cover arrests, bookings, and incident reports from law enforcement in and around Marysville, the county seat. You can find police blotter data through the Union County Sheriff's Office, the Clerk of Courts, and Ohio state databases. These records are public under state law, and the steps to get copies are fairly simple. Whether you call, visit in person, or send a written request, the process works the same way at every Union County office.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Sheriff's Office Records
The Union County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for police blotter records in the county. Their office is at 221 W 5th St, Marysville, OH 43040. Call (937) 645-4110 for records. The sheriff covers law enforcement for all unincorporated areas of Union County and operates the county jail.
Police blotter data from the Union County Sheriff includes arrest records, incident reports, and accident reports. Arrest records list who was booked, the charges filed, and when it happened. Incident reports cover crimes reported to deputies even if no arrest was made at the time. Crash reports from county roads are on file here too. All of these fall under Ohio's public records law, and you have the right to request copies. You do not need to state your name or give a reason for asking. The sheriff's office takes requests during business hours at their Marysville location.
The screenshot below shows the Union County Sheriff's Office page, which provides contact details and information about the department.
Visit the sheriff's website for the latest information on office hours and how to reach the records division in Marysville.
Union County Court Case Records
The Union County Clerk of Courts manages all court case files for the county. The office is at 215 W 5th St, Marysville, OH 43040. You can call (937) 645-3000 for help. Criminal cases that start as police blotter entries move here once charges are filed.
Court records in Union County link directly back to police blotter arrests. Once the county files charges, the case goes from the sheriff's records to the clerk's files. The Union County court system includes the Court of Common Pleas and the Marysville Municipal Court. The clerk keeps records for all of them. You can check criminal dockets, view charge details, and find out how a case was resolved. In-person viewing is free. Copies cost a small fee per page.
The screenshot below shows the Union County Clerk of Courts page, which is where you can confirm contact information and office hours.
The clerk's office is the right place to start if you need court documents tied to a Union County arrest.
Note: Union County court records are available for in-person viewing during regular business hours at no cost.
Union County Public Records Requests
Union County follows Ohio Revised Code § 149.43 for all public records. The law says records held by a public office are open unless a specific exemption applies. Police blotter entries, arrest logs, and booking data are all public records under this rule.
The Union County public records page has details on how to submit a request. You can ask in person, call, or send something in writing. No name or reason needed. The office must respond promptly and can only charge for copy costs. Viewing records on-site is free. If a request gets denied, the office must cite the specific section of the Ohio Revised Code that allows it. Under ORC § 149.43(A)(1)(h), some police blotter records may have redactions for uncharged suspects or confidential informant details. Core arrest data stays public.
State Police Blotter Databases
State agencies keep records tied to Union County police blotter activity. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation maintains a statewide criminal records database. Under ORC § 109.60, the Union County Sheriff sends arrest data and fingerprints to BCI after every booking. This means BCI has records of most Union County arrests going back years.
A BCI-only check through WebCheck costs $22 to $27. A combined BCI and FBI check runs $52 to $57. Results take about two business days. You submit fingerprints at a WebCheck location electronically.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol keeps crash reports from highway incidents in Union County. Reports cost $4.00 each and can be ordered through the OSHP records request portal after seven business days from the crash date.
Below is the Ohio Attorney General's BCI page. It is the state's central hub for criminal record data.
BCI handles about one million checks per year across Ohio. Union County arrests are included in this statewide database.
How to Get Union County Arrest Records
Start with the Union County Sheriff's Office for recent arrest reports. Call (937) 645-4110 or visit 221 W 5th St in Marysville. Have the date and name of the person ready. A case number helps a lot.
For court records tied to a Union County police blotter entry, go to the Clerk of Courts at 215 W 5th St in Marysville. The clerk keeps case files from the time charges are filed through sentencing. You can ask to see dockets, charging papers, and disposition records. Copies cost a small per-page fee. Viewing files in the office is free under Ohio law. Union County is a growing county northwest of Columbus, and all court records are centralized in Marysville for easy access.
If a Union County office denies your request, contact the Ohio Attorney General's Sunshine Laws office. 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: (937) 645-4110 for arrest and incident reports
- Clerk of Courts: (937) 645-3000 for court case records
- BCI: 877-224-0043 for statewide criminal history checks
- OSHP Central Records: (614) 466-3536 for highway crash reports
Nearby Counties
Union County is in central Ohio northwest of Columbus. These neighboring counties maintain their own police blotter records through local offices.