How to Search for Butler County Arrest Records

Butler County arrest records reveal a person's incarceration history. They do not necessarily indicate guilt, since not all arrests end up in a conviction. Yet they, undoubtedly, indicate that the one whose background you are checking has had some issues with the law otherwise he / she would not have been apprehended. In the lines below, readers will be shown how to run an arrest inquiry and how to locate warrants in order to be able to perform a criminal record check.

Performing a Butler County arrest search

The county's authorities maintain a computerized jail roster that presents detainees currently housed in the local jail. The search is based on last name. The database is updated every two hours. You can also acquire inmate information by calling the Corrections Center at 513- 785-1345. In case you are looking for older arrest records, you are advised to use the online offender search managed by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. You will be able to carry out an inmate inquiry in each county. You will also be able to see names of violators at large.

Conducting a Butler County warrant search

Those looking for Butler County warrants should turn to the sheriff office. They monitor the crime activity in the county and manage all its pending arrest orders. You may garner information by dialing (513) 785-1000 or by visiting their headquarters in person at 705 Hanover Street, Hamilton, OH 45011. There you will find a lobby open 24 hours a day. For your information, the sheriff is offering a service of background check for the general public. Those interested in the service, must submit a request from in person. This form can be downloaded here. A fee of $4 is demanded. The inquiry can be broadened to include the state and even the entire nation, though, naturally, the fee is much higher. For further details call the Central Records Unit at 513-785-1030

Finding criminal court dockets

The clerk of courts provides assistance in locating Butler County court records. They offer a computerized search tool that displays civil and criminal dockets. To access it, follow this link. There is another option for those who prefer an offline case search: contact the County Records Center. Their phone number is 513-887-3278. They deal with older records. Most recent records can be obtained by visiting the clerk's office at 315 High Street, 5th Floor Hamilton, Ohio  45011.

How to find registered sex offenders

Ohio sex offender registry enables users to locate the address of people convicted of sex offenses. This is a highly important tool that will help you stay away from potentially dangerous people.