Records Retention

Media types include paper, computer, and microfiche.

*Files (effective 03/23/05)

  • OVI - 50 years
  • Domestic Violence - 50 years
  • Criminal (Misdemeanor 4 - Misdemeanor 1) - 50 years
  • Traffic (Misdemeanor 4 - Misdemeanor 1) - 25 years
  • Criminal and Traffic (Minor Misdemeanors) - 5 years
  • Civil - 2 years
  • *Entry and complaint only.  Microfilmed when space is no longer available.

All other matters pursuant to Ohio Supreme Court Rule 26.


The Rules of Superintendence are available at:

http://supremecourt.ohio.gov/LegalResources/Rules/superintendence/Superintendence.pdf