Find Union County Arrest Records

Union County arrest records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Marysville, Ohio. The county sits in central Ohio, just northwest of Columbus. Arrest records here are public and anyone can look them up. You can check the jail roster online to see who is in custody. For full arrest reports or older booking data, contact the Sheriff's Office by phone or in person. Marysville is the county seat. Most arrests in the county go through the Union County Jail. The search process is free for basic lookups and you do not need to give a reason for your request.

Union County Sheriff's Office

The Union County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. The office runs the Union County Jail and keeps all booking records, incident reports, and arrest data. When someone gets booked into the jail, the record includes their name, charges, mugshot, bond amount, and the name of the arresting officer. You can visit the office in person to request copies of arrest records during business hours. Bring the person's full name and any other details you have.

The Sheriff's Office also handles civil process, concealed carry permits, and sex offender registration. Records requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by phone. Written requests should include as much detail as you can provide. A date of birth or arrest date helps narrow things down. The office processes requests under Ohio public records law, which means they have to respond in a reasonable time. Most walk-in requests get handled the same day.

The Union County jail roster shows current inmates with their charges and booking info for Union County arrest records.

The roster updates as people get booked in or released. Check back often for the most current data.

Search Union County Arrest Records

The jail roster is the fastest way to check recent Union County arrest records. It shows everyone in the Union County Jail right now. You need a name to search. No sign-up or fee is required. The roster does not go back to past bookings. For older records, reach out to the Sheriff's Office.

The Union County Common Pleas Court handles felony cases. You can search the docket for filings, charges, and court dates. The Marysville Municipal Court covers misdemeanors and traffic offenses within city limits. Both courts keep records that connect back to the original arrest. If you want the full arrest report with the officer's narrative and evidence details, submit a written records request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the person's name and any dates you know. Inspecting records on site is free. Copies cost a small per-page fee.

The Ohio DRC Offender Search covers people convicted in Union County and sent to state prison. It also tracks people under supervision and released offenders. Search by name or county of commitment. The tool is free and open to the public. It picks up where the county jail roster leaves off.

Public Records Law in Union County

Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43 makes arrest records public. You do not have to identify yourself. You do not have to say why you want them. This law covers every Union County agency, including the Sheriff's Office and any municipal police departments in the county.

Public parts of Union County arrest records include the person's name, date of arrest, charges, booking photo, bond amount, arresting agency, and the court handling the case. Juvenile records are sealed. Social Security numbers and bank info get removed. Details that could risk the safety of officers or witnesses also stay out of public reach. The rest is open for anyone to see.

Union County arrest records stay on file with no end date. Convictions stay for good. Ohio allows people to petition a court to seal or expunge certain records. Dismissed charges and completed diversion programs can qualify. Once sealed, the record is restricted from public view. Only a court order changes that. The Ohio State Bar Association has guides on how the sealing process works in Ohio.

Background Checks for Union County

The Ohio BCI WebCheck system runs fingerprint-based checks. A state-only check is $22. An FBI check costs $30. Both together run $52. You can get WebCheck done at the Union County Sheriff's Office or at private fingerprinting locations in the area. Electronic prints give results in hours. Bring a valid photo ID.

ORC Section 109.572 gives the Bureau of Criminal Investigation the authority to keep a statewide criminal history database. BCI pulls data from courts and law enforcement across all 88 Ohio counties. Schools, healthcare facilities, and daycare centers in Union County use BCI checks for employees who work with vulnerable groups. The results cover arrest records, charges, and outcomes from every county in the state.

Union County Legal Resources

The Supreme Court of Ohio keeps a public docket going back to 1985. Search by name or case number to find appellate records from Union County cases. The Ohio Sex Offender Registry tracks registered offenders in Union County through the eSORN system.

If a Union County agency denies your records request, the Ohio Court of Claims has a mediation process for public records disputes. You file a complaint and the court tries to resolve the issue. The Ohio State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for anyone who needs legal advice about an arrest record or criminal case in Union County. They also publish guides on Ohio public records law.

Cities in Union County

Union County includes Marysville and several smaller towns. City police handle arrests within city limits, but booking goes through the Union County Jail. No cities in Union County meet the population threshold for individual pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Union County. Each has its own Sheriff's Office and jail system for arrest records.