This Is Not a Court or Government Office. This private resource cannot retrieve a docket, reset a hearing, accept a filing or payment, issue a certified copy, alter a case, or provide legal advice. Contact the responsible Defiance County court directly for those services.
Need an Official Docket or Record?
Use the court named on the citation, summons, complaint, or hearing notice. Defiance County uses separate record custodians for Common Pleas, Municipal, Probate, and Juvenile matters.
- Common Pleas records, CourtView questions, or certified orders: Defiance County Clerk of Courts, Legal Department, 221 Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512; 419-782-1936; weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Common Pleas court setting: Defiance County Common Pleas Court, 419-782-5931.
- Municipal traffic or criminal case: Defiance Municipal Court, 665 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512; 419-782-5756.
- Municipal civil or small-claims case: Defiance Municipal Court Civil/Small Claims, 419-782-4092.
- Probate or Juvenile record: Defiance County Probate and Juvenile Court, 221 Clinton Street, second floor, Defiance, OH 43512; 419-782-4181; weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except legal holidays.
The Defiance County Clerk of Courts keeps Common Pleas records and county Third District appellate records. Municipal Court and Probate/Juvenile Court keep their own files. For a verified Municipal record, the court's CaseLook notice directs a person to request it or visit during business hours.