Criminal Division
The Criminal Division of Erie County Clerk of Courts is responsible for overseeing and retaining records in felony cases. The Criminal Division also maintains and administers filed documents in escape cases, extraditions from other states and expungements. Crimes are considered offenses against the State of Ohio. Thus, if a person commits a crime against another, it is considered an offense to everyone in society. Therefore, criminal cases are prosecuted by the State of Ohio, and the prosecutor (not the victim) files the case in court as a representative of the State.
CRIMINAL FILING FEES
| Appeal to the Sixth District Court of Appeals | $150.00 |
| Motion to Expunge Record per case, nonrefundable | $100.00 |
| Information About the Expedited Record Update Service & Notice of Right To Opt Out | |
| Certificate of Qualification for Employment | $100.00 |
| Please read instructions pertaining to Expungement or Sealing Criminal Records. Below are downloadable instructions and applications. Effective 4/28/23. |
| *Seal Record of Conviction (pursuant to R.C. 2953.32(B)(1)(a) | $100.00 |
| *Seal Record of NonConviction (pursuant to R.C. 2953.33 | $100.00 |
| *Expunge Record of Conviction as Victim of Human Trafficking (pursuant to R.C. 2953.36) | $100.00 |
| *Expunge Record of Conviction (pursuant to R.C. 2953.32(B)(1)(b) | $100.00 |
| *Expunge Record of Conviction for Improperly Handling Firearm in Motor Vehicle (pursuant to R.C. 2953.35) | $100.00 |
| Effective 8/1/2013 | |
| All criminal copies obtained from the Clerk's Office | $ 0.25 |
| All criminal certified copies obtained from the Clerk's Office | $ 2.00 |
| Exception: No fee required for Certified Copies needed for entrance into school. However, proper documentation must accompany the request. | |
| Precipe for Subpena - In State Case |