Warren Criminal Court Records
Warren County, Ohio, Warrant Search
Warren County arrest warrants are public documents. In Ohio, access to arrest warrants and other public records is guaranteed by Section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code (Ohio Public Records Act). This legislation ensures that official records in the possession of government agencies are accessible to the public. However, under Section 149.43(A)(1)(h) of the Ohio Revised Code, a Warren County arrest warrant qualifies as a Confidential Law Enforcement Investigatory Record if its disclosure will compromise an active investigation. Consequently, individuals cannot access an arrest record whose public scrutiny:
- Reveal the identity of a suspect who has not been charged.
- Expose the identity of a confidential source.
- Endanger law enforcement officers, victims, or witnesses.
- Divulge Investigatory techniques or procedures that, if known, will jeopardize future law enforcement operations.
Likewise, individuals cannot access Warren County’s sealed or juvenile arrest warrants or warrants issued after a grand jury indictment (until law enforcement apprehends the wanted person).
Warren County does not maintain a centralized searchable database for active warrants. To verify warrant status, check local court portals. For instance, visit the Lebanon Municipal Court's Active Warrant Page. For a general warrant search, log in to the Warren County Clerk of Courts Public Access Search and look for arrest warrants linked to court cases. As an alternative, call (513) 695-2525 and inquire about active warrants through the Warren County Sheriff’s Office or visit the agency at:
822 Memorial Drive,
Lebanon,
OH 45036.
| Agency/Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County Sheriff’s Office | Maintains and serves warrants | Phone, in person | Best option for confirming active warrants in Warren County |
| Warren County Clerk of Courts | Maintains official Warren County Courts of Common Pleas records | Online case search | Interested parties can search for Warren County arrest warrants online through the county's Clerk of Courts Public Access Search Portal |
| Lebanon Municipal Court | Handles municipal/traffic-level cases and arrest warrants | Online warrant list | Provide access to local/misdemeanor arrest warrants. |