Portage County Traffic Records Search
Portage County traffic ticket records are managed by the Clerk of Courts and multiple court locations across the county. Jill Fankhauser serves as the elected Clerk of Courts. The county is in northeast Ohio and has separate municipal courts in Ravenna and Kent, along with the Common Pleas Court for felony cases. Records are available from 1992 through the present, and you can search by name, case number, case type, or date range. The eServices portal provides electronic access to case information, and in-person requests are accepted at the courthouse in Ravenna.
Portage County Overview
Portage County Clerk of Courts
Jill Fankhauser is the elected Clerk of Courts for Portage County, serving a six-year term. The clerk's office maintains records for multiple court divisions including Common Pleas (General and Domestic), Probate, and Municipal courts in both Ravenna and Kent.
The Portage County Clerk of Courts page on the county website outlines the office's services and contact information.
This page has links to the case search system, filing information, and details on how to request records.
Records are available from 1992 to the present. You can search by name of a person or business, case number, case type, case status, or date range. Requests should include plaintiff or defendant names, case number, case type, status, and the type of document you need. Certified copies are available and are stamped as true copies of the original.
| Clerk | Jill Fankhauser |
|---|---|
| Common Pleas | Third Floor, Ravenna Courthouse |
| Domestic Relations | 203 West Main Street, Room 209, Ravenna |
| Probate Court | 203 W. Main St., PO Box 936, Ravenna, OH 44266 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | Portage County Clerk of Courts |
Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, most court records are public. Some may be redacted or sealed by court order. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Records are maintained both electronically and physically.
Portage County Court Locations
Portage County has multiple court locations. Your traffic ticket may go to one of several courts depending on where the stop happened.
The Ravenna Municipal Court at 203 West Main Street handles traffic tickets from the Ravenna area. The Kent Municipal Court at 303 East Main Street in Kent takes cases from the Kent area, including traffic violations on routes through the city. The Common Pleas Court on the third floor of the Ravenna Courthouse deals with felony-level cases. The Juvenile Court is at 8000 Infirmary Road in Ravenna.
The Portage County Courts website shows all court locations and services.
This page lists each court in the county, including addresses, phone numbers, and jurisdictional details.
Each court maintains its own case files, though the Clerk of Courts office coordinates records across the system. If you are not sure which court has your case, start with the eServices portal or call the clerk's office for help.
Portage County eServices Portal
The Portage County eServices portal is the main online tool for searching court records. It covers cases from all court divisions and lets you search by name, case number, case type, status, and date range.
The eServices portal gives you electronic access to Portage County court records.
This tool is the fastest way to look up a traffic ticket from home. Results show case details, hearing dates, and case status.
The Portage County Court Records page also has information about how to request records and what types of documents are available.
This page explains the types of records available, how to submit requests, and what information you need to provide.
Traffic Points in Portage County
Traffic convictions in Portage County get reported to the Ohio BMV. Points are applied under Ohio Revised Code Section 4510.036. Courts send conviction abstracts within ten days.
Two points for most moving violations. Four points for reckless operation or extreme speed. Six points for OVI, leaving the scene, or racing. Six points in two years means a warning letter. Twelve points triggers a six-month suspension. A remedial driving course removes two points, available once every three years.
Portage County Legal Resources
The Ohio Legal Help website has free guides on traffic court. These cover paying fines, contesting tickets, and finding legal aid. Most minor tickets can be handled without a lawyer.
For serious charges, consulting an attorney is a good idea. Under Ohio Revised Code Title 45, motor vehicle laws set the framework for traffic cases. The Supreme Court of Ohio website connects to statewide court databases for broader searches.
Nearby Counties
Portage County borders several other northeast Ohio counties. If your traffic stop was near a county line, the case may have been filed in a neighboring court.