Tuscarawas County Traffic Records
Tuscarawas County traffic ticket records are managed by the Clerk of Courts and multiple local courts across the county. Wendy Clark Jones serves as the clerk. Traffic cases can be filed in Common Pleas Court, the New Philadelphia Municipal Court, the Southern District County Court in Uhrichsville, or one of several Mayor's Courts. The county has both a docket search portal and a CourtView eAccess records portal for online lookups. You can also visit the courthouse at 101 East High Avenue in New Philadelphia for in-person searches and record copies.
Tuscarawas County Overview
Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts
Wendy Clark Jones is the Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts. The main office is at 101 East High Avenue in the Tuscarawas County Courthouse. The clerk maintains records for the Common Pleas Court, including the General Trial Division, Juvenile Division, and Probate Division. All felony traffic cases go through Common Pleas. The clerk also handles civil case records, criminal records, and traffic violation records.
The office issues legal documents like summonses. It collects fees and fines from traffic cases and other court matters. Marriage licenses are also issued here. You can get certified copies of various records including deeds and court orders. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 4510.036, all traffic convictions are reported to the BMV within ten days so points can be added to driving records.
| Clerk | Wendy Clark Jones |
|---|---|
| Address |
101 East High Avenue New Philadelphia, OH 44663 |
| Website | Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts |
Online records are available through the CourtView eAccess portal. In-person services are available at the county courthouse during regular business hours. The clerk also processes appeals to the Fifth District Court of Appeals.
Tuscarawas County Courts
Traffic tickets in Tuscarawas County can end up in several different courts depending on where you were pulled over. The New Philadelphia Municipal Court at 166 East High Avenue handles most traffic cases in the northern part of the county. The Southern District County Court at 336 E 3rd St in Uhrichsville covers the southern area.
There are also Mayor's Courts in smaller communities. The Midvale Mayor's Court at 3111 Barnhill Rd and the Newcomerstown Mayor's Court at 308 S College St both handle minor traffic violations within their village limits. Mayor's Court records are kept separately from the main court system. They may not show up in online searches. If you cannot find your case in the clerk's database, try contacting the village where you got the ticket.
The Tuscarawas County court records portal showing search options for traffic and other case types.
Searching Traffic Records Online
Tuscarawas County offers a docket search portal and a CourtView eAccess records portal for online case lookups. You can search by name, case number, or hearing date. The system covers cases from Common Pleas Court and the municipal court. Keep in mind there is a delay between filing and online posting.
The Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts site is another option. It pulls from the clerk's database and is easy to use from any device. The Ohio Legal Help page for Tuscarawas County has contact details and links to the clerk's services.
The Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts page with details about record access and court services.
For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 101 East High Avenue in New Philadelphia. Staff can look up cases and provide copies. The statewide Supreme Court of Ohio website also ties into local court databases for broader searches across Ohio.
Traffic Points and the BMV
The Ohio BMV tracks points after each traffic conviction. Two points for basic moving violations. Four points for reckless driving or speeding way over the limit. Six points for OVI, street racing, or leaving the scene of a crash. Accumulate six points in two years and you get a warning letter. Twelve points brings a six-month suspension.
A remedial driving course removes two points, but you can only do this once every three years. The BMV limits it to five lifetime credits. You can check your current point total at bmv.ohio.gov or by requesting a driving record abstract from any BMV location.
Legal Resources
Ohio Legal Help has free guides for handling traffic tickets. Most minor violations do not require a lawyer. OVI charges and license suspension cases are more serious and worth getting legal advice on. Traffic records in Ohio are public under Ohio Revised Code Title 45. Anyone can request copies from the clerk.
If you want to contest a ticket in Tuscarawas County, you can plead not guilty at arraignment and ask for a trial. The court where you do this depends on where you were pulled over. The New Philadelphia Municipal Court handles most of the northern part of the county, while the Southern District County Court covers the Uhrichsville area. Some drivers hire traffic attorneys to negotiate reduced charges. This can cut the points added to your record. The court staff can explain deadlines and procedures. Missing a court date can result in a bench warrant and extra fines, so show up on every scheduled date.
Nearby Counties
Tuscarawas County borders several other Ohio counties. Your traffic case could be in a neighboring court if the stop happened near a county line.