The Civil/Criminal Division will conduct record searches for individuals needing to investigate criminal backgrounds. The clerks will search for criminal misdemeanors and criminal felonies. Requests for record searches may be done in person or through the mail.
Fees
The charge to conduct a record search for one name is $4 per year searched. There is a $1 charge for the first page and $0.50 for every page thereafter that needs to be copied. Any questions regarding criminal cases in other counties must be directed to the appropriate county.
Cases before 1988
Searches for cases before 1988 are $6 per name per year. Please submit your request in writing, and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Copy fees are $1 for the first page and $0.50 per page thereafter. If you want or need documents certified there is a $2 fee per document in addition to the copying fee. Searches can take up to four weeks to complete.