Columbiana County Civil Court Records
Columbiana County civil court records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in Lisbon, Ohio. Anthony J. Dattilio serves as Clerk, and his office keeps all case files for the Court of Common Pleas going back to the county's formation in 1803. You can search Columbiana County civil court records online through CourtView or visit the courthouse on South Market Street. The Clerk handles filings for the General Division, Domestic Relations, Juvenile Division, and the Seventh District Court of Appeals. Whether you need a copy of a civil complaint, a judgment entry, or a case docket, the Clerk's office is your starting point.
Columbiana County Court Records at a Glance
Columbiana County Clerk of Courts
The Columbiana County Clerk of Courts runs the Legal Division that maintains civil court records for the Common Pleas Court General Division, Domestic Relations, Juvenile Division, and the Seventh District Court of Appeals. Anthony J. Dattilio holds the office. Every civil case filed in Columbiana County starts with the Clerk. Documents get time-stamped, indexed, and stored for public access. The system covers lawsuits, foreclosures, liens, judgments, and all other civil matters that come before the Common Pleas Court.
| Clerk of Courts | Anthony J. Dattilio |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 S. Market St, P.O. Box 349, Lisbon, Ohio 44432 |
| Phone | 330-424-6678 |
| tdattilio@ccclerk.org | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Copy Fee | $0.25 per page (standard), $1.00 per page (certified) |
Records in Columbiana County date back to 1803. That is the year the county was formed. Not all of those early records are digitized, but the Clerk's office can help you find historical civil court records in the paper files. For more recent cases, the CourtView online search covers the digital era.
Search Columbiana County Civil Records Online
Columbiana County offers online case searches through CourtView. This system lets you look up civil court records by name, case number, or filing date. It covers the Common Pleas General Division and other court divisions. The tool is free and does not require an account.
E-filing is available for attorneys who need to submit civil court documents electronically. The Ohio eFileOH system handles electronic filings for Columbiana County. You can file complaints, motions, and other documents from your computer without driving to Lisbon. For self-represented parties, check with the Clerk's office about which filings can go through the e-filing system.
The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association directory lists contact details for every county clerk in Ohio, including Columbiana County. This is helpful if you realize the case you need was filed in a different county.
The OCCA directory makes it easy to find the right office when you are not sure which county holds the civil court records you need.
Note: Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, civil court records are public and the Clerk must provide access within a reasonable time frame.
Getting Columbiana County Court Record Copies
You can get copies of civil court records in Columbiana County by visiting the Clerk's office at 105 S. Market Street in Lisbon. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies with the Clerk's seal run $1.00 per page. Bring the case number or party name to speed up the search.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to the Clerk of Courts with the case details and a check or money order for the copy fees. Include a return address. The Clerk can also provide basic case information over the phone at 330-424-6678, but for actual document copies you need to visit in person or use mail. Email inquiries can go to tdattilio@ccclerk.org for general questions about civil court records in the county.
Public Access to Columbiana County Records
Civil court records in Columbiana County are public under the Ohio Public Records Act. You do not need to explain why you want a record. You do not need to show ID. The Clerk is required to make records available within a reasonable time. Most civil case files are open for inspection during business hours.
There are exceptions. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and certain domestic violence filings are restricted. Personal information like Social Security numbers gets redacted from public copies. But the bulk of civil court records, including complaints, answers, motions, judgment entries, and docket sheets, are available to anyone who asks.
The Ohio Supreme Court Trial Courts Directory links to every court in the state. You can use it to find Columbiana County's court pages and local rules for how civil court records are handled.
Note: Records from 1803 through the early digital era may only be available in paper form at the Columbiana County courthouse in Lisbon.
Civil Court Records and Case Types
The Common Pleas Court in Columbiana County hears civil cases where the amount in dispute exceeds $15,000. That covers breach of contract, personal injury, foreclosure, real estate disputes, and appeals from lower courts. The General Division handles these larger civil matters. Domestic Relations covers divorce, custody, and support cases in a separate division.
Smaller civil disputes go through the Municipal Court. Small claims up to $6,000 are filed there. Evictions, landlord/tenant matters, and civil cases under $15,000 also fall to the Municipal Court. Each court keeps its own set of records, but the Clerk of Courts is the central hub for Common Pleas filings in Columbiana County. The Seventh District Court of Appeals reviews decisions from the Common Pleas Court, and those appellate records are also maintained by the Clerk.
Nearby Counties
If a civil case was filed in a neighboring county, check the Clerk of Courts in that area. Here are the counties surrounding Columbiana County.