Union County Traffic Court Records
Union County traffic court records are stored at the courthouse in Marysville, just northwest of Columbus. The Union County Municipal Court handles the bulk of traffic cases in this growing central Ohio county. The Clerk of Courts keeps Common Pleas records for felony traffic offenses. If you need to search for a traffic citation or look up a pending case, you can check with the municipal court clerk or the county Clerk of Courts depending on the type of charge. Records can be searched by name, case number, or date of the offense at the relevant office.
Union County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Union County Municipal Court Traffic Cases
The Union County Municipal Court processes most traffic violations in the county. It sits in Marysville and has jurisdiction over misdemeanor traffic offenses and civil infractions from across Union County. Speeding tickets, OVI charges, reckless operation, failure to yield, and driving under suspension cases all come through this court.
The court holds regular sessions for arraignments and hearings. If you got a ticket in Union County, it goes to this court unless the stop was in a village with a Mayor's Court. Pre-trial conferences are available and give drivers a chance to talk with the prosecutor before going to trial. A lot of traffic cases get worked out at the pre-trial stage through plea agreements or reduced charges. Fines can be paid at the clerk's window. The court processes payments by cash, check, or money order.
Court records include case numbers, charges filed, plea entries, hearing dates, and the final disposition. All of these are public records under Ohio law.
Union County Clerk of Courts Records
The Union County Clerk of Courts is at 215 West 5th Street in Marysville. This office keeps records for the Union County Court of Common Pleas. Felony traffic cases like vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, and felony OVI go to Common Pleas rather than the municipal court. The Clerk also handles appeals from lower courts.
Visit during business hours to request copies. The staff will search by name or case number and can provide copies for a per-page fee. You can also send a written public records request by mail. Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 149, court records are public and the office must make them available. Both paper and electronic files are maintained for Union County traffic court records.
Union County Court System Resources
You can find statewide court forms and resources through the Supreme Court of Ohio website, which covers all Ohio courts including Union County.
The screenshot above shows the Supreme Court of Ohio portal. It links to court directories, forms, and tools that apply to Union County traffic cases and courts throughout Ohio.
Marysville Mayor's Court Traffic Violations
The City of Marysville runs a Mayor's Court for minor traffic violations within city limits. These courts deal with low-level offenses like speeding, stop sign violations, and equipment tickets. The Mayor or a magistrate presides over the cases.
Mayor's Court records are kept by the city clerk. They are separate from the county court system. If you got a ticket in Marysville and it went to Mayor's Court, contact the city hall for case details. You always have the right to move your case to the Union County Municipal Court instead. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 4510.03, Mayor's Courts must keep full records of every traffic case and send abstracts to the BMV within seven days of a conviction or bail forfeiture. The abstract has to include the offense, the plea, the judgment, and the fine amount.
Note: Mayor's Court fines go to the city, not the county.
Traffic Court Points in Union County
Ohio tracks points on your driving record for every moving violation. After a Union County court enters a conviction, it sends an abstract to the BMV. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 4510.036, the BMV must record those points within 10 days.
Point values for common Union County traffic offenses:
- 6 points for OVI, hit-skip, fleeing, or vehicular homicide
- 4 points for reckless operation or speeding 30 mph or more over the limit
- 2 points for most other moving violations including speeding and driving under suspension
- 2 to 4 points for texting while driving depending on prior offenses
Reach 12 points in two years and you face a six-month license suspension. A warning letter goes out at five points. Taking a remedial driving course can reduce your points by two, but you can only do it once every three years. The Ohio Department of Public Safety oversees the whole points system through the BMV.
Union County Sheriff and Law Enforcement
The Union County Sheriff's Office patrols county roads and unincorporated areas. Deputies file traffic citations in the Union County Municipal Court. The office also handles traffic crash investigations and keeps accident reports on file. Crash reports are public records.
Marysville police handle enforcement inside city limits. The Ohio State Highway Patrol covers state routes and US Route 33 running through the county. Troopers file citations in the court with jurisdiction over the stop location. If you need a crash report, request it from the agency that investigated the accident.
Searching for Union County Traffic Records
To find a traffic court record, first figure out which court has the case. Most traffic citations go to the Union County Municipal Court. Felony charges go to Common Pleas. Mayor's Court records are held by the city clerk in Marysville.
Visit or call the relevant clerk's office with the case number or the name of the person involved. Written public records requests are also accepted by mail. The office must respond within a reasonable time under Ohio law. If a request is denied, you can file a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims. For more on your rights, check the Ohio Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page.
Union County is growing fast because of its location near Columbus. Traffic volumes have gone up in recent years, which means more citations and more cases in the court system. That makes it all the more important to know where to look when you need a specific traffic court record.
Ohio Traffic Laws in Union County Courts
Traffic offenses in Union County are prosecuted under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4511. This chapter defines speeding, reckless operation, OVI, and every other moving violation. Local ordinances in Marysville can add to the state code, but the Revised Code sets the floor for all traffic cases.
The Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4510 governs license suspensions and the points system. Felony traffic cases go to the Union County Court of Common Pleas. Those records include indictments, plea entries, trial records, and sentencing orders.
Nearby Counties
Union County shares borders with several Ohio counties. If a traffic stop happened near a county line, the case might be filed in a neighboring court.