Obtain Free Lucas County Arrest Records (See Bail Process)

Search free Lucas County arrest records in seconds using the quick, convenient lookup tools in this resource.

Arrest records provide information on why a person was taken into custody and whether or not they are still in jail. You can use the search methods outlined in this article to look up a friend, neighbor, family member, or anyone you want.

Access to arrest and criminal details is afforded to any interested citizen through the Ohio Public Records Act. However, this law doesn’t direct government agencies on how to make arrest information available, so knowing where to find these records is important.

This article explains how to locate the appropriate record custodians and informs you of what information you need to conduct an arrest record search. Follow the steps outlined in this streamlined resource to successfully obtain arrest records in Lucas County, Ohio.

This resource was written by Attorney Robert Bailey Jr, who holds a Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law.

How To Search Recent Lucas County Arrest Records & Find Mugshots for Free

Arrest records are a valuable tool to learn more about someone’s current situation as it pertains to criminal matters.

If you want to access a person’s arrest record, you can do so, thanks to the Ohio Public Records Act.¹ One option is to search for booking information with individuals who have been arrested and placed in the custody of the Lucas County Corrections Center.²

While the Lucas County Corrections Center does not provide an online search tool, they do post booking summaries of individuals recently arrested.³ This booking summary list is updated on a daily basis and provides arrests from the last three days.

You can find the person you are looking for quickly by pressing “Ctrl+F” and entering the person’s name. If you are unsure of the spelling, you can scroll through the alphabetical listing of all inmates.

The booking summary will provide you with the person’s name and arresting agency, as well as the date and time when the individual was arrested and taken into custody. You can also view the inmate’s current status and their mugshot. Lastly, you can find the charges that were brought against the person and the court that is handling the matter.

For additional arrest records and inmate information, you have a couple of options. First you can request a police report or other related information with the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office Records Bureau.⁴ You can call the Records Bureau by phone at 419-213-4978. You can also submit a request by mail or in person at the address below:

Lucas County Sheriff’s Office
1622 Spielbusch Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43604

When making a request for a police report or other arrest information, make sure you have the name of the person you are seeking information on. If you have the arrest date and where the incident occurred, you will be more likely to find the information you are seeking. Any other information related to the offender will be helpful as well.

You may also consider contacting the Lucas County Corrections Center, which is maintained by the Sheriff’s Office. You can call the corrections division by phone at 419-213-4945. If you want to talk to someone in person, the Lucas County Corrections Center is located at the same address above for the sheriff’s office.

The above information allows you to access arrest and inmate information throughout the county. You also have the option of requesting arrest information from a city police department located within Lucas County.

One reason you may want to do so is if you are looking for a detailed police report from the arresting agency. Also, you may need arrest information immediately (e.g., to post someone’s bail), and it may take a couple of days for arrest information to travel from the arresting police department to the county level.

The largest city in Lucas County is Toledo. You can request arrest information from the Toledo Police Department. Specifically, you can submit a request for this type of information with the Toledo Police Department Public Records Office.⁵

One option is to complete a crime report form.⁶ You will need to provide your contact information as well as the offense data. Offense information includes the report number (if known), date of the incident, location, name of victim, and name of the suspect. You can send this completed form via email to [email protected].

You can also provide the form by mail or in-person to the address below:

Toledo Police Department
Safety Bldg., First Fl. Records
525 N. Erie St.
Toledo, Ohio 43604

Photocopies cost $0.05 per page for black and white and $0.10 per page for color. You can request a CD or DVD of the information for $1.00 and a Blu-Ray copy for $2.00. If you have any questions about accessing arrest information or reports from the Toledo Police Department, you can email them at [email protected] or by phone at 419-245-3246.

If you still need additional resources for arrest information, you can consider using VINELink or another type of third-party service. These third-party services provide another option you can use to search online for arrest records.

In this section, you learned the various means by which you can access arrest records and the type of information you can find. Arrest records are a snapshot in time that typically do not include much of what occurs after a person is arrested.

In the next section, you will learn how to obtain detailed information about a person’s prior criminal record.

How To Look Up Prior Crimes & Arrests Made in Lucas County Ohio

A person’s criminal record will not only include arrest information but will also let you know details of their past crimes and whether or not a person was convicted of the charges issued against them.

Felony criminal cases (those that carry a minimum sentence of at least one year) are handled by the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas. A citizen can search for prior crimes and arrests using the Court of Common Pleas online search tool.⁷ You can use this tool to search for criminal records by case number or the defendant’s name.

If you are conducting a search by name, select “CR” under the case category for criminal cases. You can also set a date range for when the criminal case was filed. Finally, enter the person’s name and process your search.

The result’s page will contain all matching names along with the case number. You can then click on the case number to view the individual’s online criminal record. Here, you can view information related to the criminal case, such as the charges involved and the judge who oversaw the case.

You can also view the docket entries, which provide you with an orderly account of every hearing and filing that occurred for a particular criminal case. The docket entries begin with the initial arrest or warrant and conclude with sentencing information or any appeals.

At the top of the criminal record, there is a “public documents” hyperlink that you can click on to view any filings that were made publicly available. The link will take you to a list of all available records, and you can click on them to view a PDF of the original filing.

For additional ways to access criminal records, you can contact the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas by phone at 419-213-4777. You can also go in person to the address below:

Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
700 Adams St.
Toledo, Ohio 43604

They are open for inquiries Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

For misdemeanor criminal cases throughout Lucas County, you can find this information with the Toledo Municipal Court. You can access this information online through the Toledo Clerk’s Criminal Case Search Tool.

A citizen can use this tool to search by a case number, name, social security number, date of birth or attorney information. The search results will provide you with the defendant’s name, date of birth, charge description, status, and severity. The results page will also contain the case number, which you can click on to view the person’s online criminal record.

There are two primary items you can view online. First, you can view the “journal details,” which is a list of every event and hearing that occurred in the criminal matter in chronological order. Secondly, you can view if the defendant owes any money associated with the criminal case.

For additional access to misdemeanor criminal records, you can contact the Clerk of Court for the Toledo Municipal Court. You can email them at [email protected] or call them at 419-936-3650. In addition, you can talk to someone in person at the address below:

Toledo Municipal Clerk of Court
555 N. Erie St.
Toledo, Ohio 43604

They are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

If you are looking for a statewide tool, you can conduct a search with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections Offender Search Tool.¹⁰ This tool can be used to access criminal records for anyone who was incarcerated in Ohio, both current and past inmates.

You can conduct a name-based or inmate number search. When you search by an inmate’s name, you can choose to focus your results on those who are currently incarcerated, under the state’s supervision, or those who have outstanding warrants.

The results will provide the names of matching inmates, along with their inmate numbers and current incarceration status. For more detailed information, click on the inmate’s name. There are three primary sections detailing an inmate’s prior criminal record:

Summary: Here, you can find additional information about the inmate, such as their mugshot, date of birth, sex and race. You can also view their admission date and current status (incarcerated, under supervision, released).

Offense Information: This section contains a summary of each offense a person was convicted for. Included in this information is a description of the charge, the degree of the offense and sentencing information (incarceration length). You can also view the docket number, the county where the criminal case was tried and the judge that adjudicated the matter.

Sentencing: The sentencing section provides a summary of the minimum and maximum length of time the person will serve in prison. In addition, you can view their estimated release or parole eligibility date.

For additional information, you can contact the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction by phone at 614-387-0588 or in person at the address below:

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction
4545 Fisher Rd., Ste. D
Columbus, Ohio 43228

You now have several different options to access both a person’s arrest and criminal history. Next, you will be provided with the various options available if you want to help someone who is arrested post bail.

How Do I Post Bail for an Arrest Executed in Lucas County?

You may be in a situation where someone you know was arrested for allegedly committing a crime. In most cases, the judge will assign a bail amount. Until bail is posted for the person, they will have to remain in jail while the court decides whether or not they are guilty of the crimes they were charged with.

When bail is posted for a person, it is returned to them as long as the defendant follows court orders and attends all of their hearings. If not, the person or company that posted the bail may lose that money. If you are looking to help a person with their bail, you have the following options:

Self-bail Process: With this option, you are 100% responsible for providing the funds required to post bail. You can post either a cash or property bond. With the latter type, you must use property with enough equity to cover the bail as collateral. The risk is completely with you if the person decides not to show up for their next hearing.

Bail Bondsman: When using this option, you will be required to pay a fee to the bail bondsman for their services (usually 10% of the bail amount). After the fee is paid, the bondsman is solely responsible for paying the bail and any risks associated with the defendant violating court orders associated with their release from jail.

You can use this information to determine which option is better for your situation when considering posting someone’s bail in Lucas County.

You should now be fully equipped to locate any Lucas County arrest records you are seeking; follow the guidance and instructions detailed in this article to increase your chances of success when searching for arrest and other types of criminal records.