Find Delaware County Traffic Records

Delaware County traffic ticket records are filed at two main courts in the county. The Common Pleas Court and the Delaware Municipal Court both handle cases depending on the type of charge and where the violation took place. Delaware County sits just north of Columbus and has seen fast growth in recent decades. The Clerk of Courts keeps records at 117 North Union Street in the city of Delaware. The Municipal Court at 70 North Union Street handles most traffic citations directly. Both courts offer ways to search records and pay fines, with copy fees set at $0.10 per page for standard copies and $2.00 for certified copies.

Delaware County Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of Courts Legal Division manages traffic ticket records for the Common Pleas Court side. The office sits on Level 300 at 117 North Union Street in Delaware. You can call them at (740) 833-2500 or fax at (740) 833-2499. They keep records for cases that move beyond the municipal court level.

Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies run $2.00 per record. These are set fees that apply to all case types, including traffic. Bring cash or check when you visit. The clerk's office has a Public Records Search Portal on their website where you can look up cases before making the trip.

The Delaware County Clerk of Courts website offers a records search portal and office details.

The official clerk site lets you search case records, check fees, and find contact info for each division.

Delaware Municipal Court Traffic Cases

Most traffic tickets in Delaware County are heard at the Delaware Municipal Court. This court handles moving violations, non-moving violations, and minor misdemeanor traffic charges. The court is at 70 North Union Street in Delaware.

The criminal and traffic division can be reached at (740) 203-1570. The civil division has a separate line at (740) 203-1560. If you have a traffic ticket, call the criminal/traffic number for help with your case.

The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over traffic cases that happen within its coverage area. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 1901.20, municipal courts have jurisdiction over violations of state traffic laws and local ordinances. Cases from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, local police, and the county sheriff all come through this court if the stop happened in the court's jurisdiction.

Search Delaware County Traffic Records

Delaware County offers an Online Records Search tool. You can search by name using first, middle, and last name fields. A suffix field is available too. Business name searches work as well. Advanced search filters let you narrow results by case type, case status, party type, and date of birth range. This makes it easier to find the exact case you need.

Court records in Delaware County include judgments, pleadings, motions, orders, dockets, case transcripts, evidence, and exhibits. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, these are public records with some exceptions. Personal identifiers, juvenile records, adoption records, and mental health records are not open to the public.

The Delaware County Clerk of Courts also has a search tool for looking up cases.

This portal lets you run name-based searches across Delaware County court records.

Ohio Legal Help provides a directory page for the Delaware County Clerk of Courts with contact info and links.

The directory helps you find the right office and learn what services the clerk provides.

Points and Your Delaware County Ticket

Traffic convictions in Delaware County are reported to the Ohio BMV. Under Section 4510.036, every court must send an abstract of conviction to the BMV within ten days. The BMV adds points to your record based on the offense.

Two-point violations include most basic speeding tickets (10-29 mph over the limit) and common moving violations. Four-point violations cover reckless operation and speeding 30 or more over. Six-point violations include OVI, fleeing police, and leaving the scene of an accident. If you get two or more tickets from the same stop, points only count for the one with the highest value per Section 4510.036.

The BMV sends a warning at 6 points. Your license gets suspended at 12 points within two years. A driving course from an approved school can earn a 2-point credit. Check the Ohio Department of Public Safety at publicsafety.ohio.gov for approved providers.

Other Delaware County Court Offices

The county has several court divisions. The General and Domestic Relations division of the Common Pleas Court is at 110 North Sandusky Street in Delaware. Phone is (740) 833-2500. The Juvenile Division is at 140 North Sandusky Street, phone (740) 833-2600. The Probate Division sits on the third floor of the same building at (740) 833-2680.

Traffic cases normally don't go through these divisions. But if a traffic charge gets raised to a felony (like vehicular homicide or repeat OVI), it moves from the Municipal Court to the Common Pleas Court. The clerk's office at the Common Pleas Court then takes over the records for that case.

Paying Traffic Fines in Delaware County

Most minor traffic tickets can be paid without a court hearing. Check your citation for the fine amount and due date. You can pay at the Municipal Court or the clerk's office during business hours. Call (740) 203-1570 to ask about accepted payment methods.

Certain offenses require a court appearance. Under Ohio law, you cannot just pay and walk away from OVI charges, driving under suspension, leaving the scene of a crash, or going 30 mph or more over the limit. These cases need a hearing before the judge. The clerk will set a date for you to appear.

Court fees in Delaware County follow the schedule set by the Ohio Supreme Court. Standard court costs apply on top of any fines the judge orders. Late payments may result in additional fees. A bench warrant can issue if you fail to appear or fail to pay by the deadline. Contact the court early if you need more time.

Cities in Delaware County

Delaware County includes parts of the city of Dublin, which straddles the Delaware and Franklin county line. Traffic cases depend on where the stop happened. If you got a ticket in the Dublin portion that falls within Delaware County, your case may go through the Delaware Municipal Court or the Dublin Mayor's Court.

Other communities in Delaware County include the city of Delaware, Powell, Sunbury, and Westerville (partially). Traffic cases from these areas go through the Delaware County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Delaware County. Check the jurisdiction on your ticket to make sure you are looking in the right court.