Provide a photo ID, and the forms the company provides or fill one out at the Sheriff’s Office.
Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
You can drop it off after hours, and we will contact you when it is completed if necessary. We do not charge for this service.
The Civil and Records department hours of operation are;
Monday – Friday 7am to 3pm.
When needing a copy of your crash report, please call the office first to ensure that the report is ready for pick up. It usually takes approximately 2-3 days for the report to come the Records Division. (This time may vary with bad weather). Make sure to have your report number ready or any information that you have available. You can pick up your report in person, have it mailed to you, or sent to a fax machine.
When needing a copy of your incident report, please call the office ahead of time to ensure that the report is available for release. This can sometimes be a lengthy process depending on the type of report and if it is an open investigation. Open investigation reports are not public records. If it is a open theft/burglary report we are only able to release the property lists for insurance purposes.
We currently do not charge for reports that are average in length (about 50 pages). Anything greater than 50 pages we are able to charge $0.05 a page.
You can visit the Geauga County Municipal Court website or call at 440-286-2670. For juvenile case dispositions you may contact 440-279-1830.
Hours of operation for accepting and issuing concealed carry handgun permits will be as follows. Please arrive well before closing as this is first come first serve service, and anticipated time required to complete the process is about 20 minutes.
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Civilian fingerprints required for employment, adoption proceedings and other non-CCH purposes are also taken;
Tuesday between 8 am – 1 pm
Thursday between 8 am – 1 pm
Friday between 8 am -12 pm
Saturday 8 am – 12 pm
The cost for these is $30 for a State of Ohio check, $30 for an FBI check, and $60 if both checks are needed. Again please bring your photo ID and exact change. The Sheriff’s Office cannot make change.
To find out Road conditions call the State Highway Patrol road and weather conditions hotline at 1-888-2OH-ROAD (888-264-7623).
Report Power outages to your electric company. First Energy can be reached at 1(800) 646-0400.
If the dog is not presenting a threat try to catch and contain the dog for the dog warden. If you recognize the dog contact the owner to pick up their dog. If you do not know the dog, check for a tag and make note of the numbers on it. Call the Dog Warden at 440-286-8135. If you are unable to reach a person at the Dog Warden call your local Police Department or Sheriff’s Office.
Please look at the Sheriff’s Land Sale Listing page.
