Legal and government resources

The Case Information Online (CIO) System was created and is maintained by the Franklin County Clerk of Courts and the Franklin County Data Center, and offers public record information for Franklin County Criminal and Civil cases filed in the General Division of the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations cases filed in the Domestic Relations Division of the Court of Common Pleas, and Appellate c

The Franklin County Municipal Courts provides this searchable database of public records for Franklin County civil cases, collections, misdemeanors and traffic violations.

Search for early care and education programs. View programs’ licensing status, Step Up To Quality rating and inspection reports as well.

Find the full text of the Ohio Residential Code here, as well as the Codified Ordinances of Worthington, Ohio.

Looking for a lawyer?  The Columbus Bar Association maintains a searchable directory of lawyers practicing in Central Ohio.  They provide the option to search by the areas of law practiced, language options, and State/Court Licenses. Find lawyers, law firms, expert witnesses, mediators, attorney support providers, courts and more.

Connects people in Central Ohio to social volunteer and philanthropic opportunities, partnering with non-profits to offer experiences such as meal/food preparation, park clean-ups, donation sorting, working with children, and more.

The Columbus Division of Police allows you to search and browse police reports by report number, name of the victim, or location, date and crime type.

From the Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center, this toolkit offers guidance to Ohio and federal crime victims about their rights from the time of first report to a hospital or police through investigation, prosecution, incarceration and post-release control.

Information about gas and electric energy, as well as a comparison tool for energy providers.

Maintained by the Franklin County Clerk of Courts, find helpful information on domestic law as well as procedures and logistics surrounding filing for divorce in Franklin County.

Find community resources, access to certified records, as well as forms relating to matters of probate court, such as adoption, marriage, name change, estates, etc.

Administered by the Ohio Department of Development, HEAP is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating.

Are you used to using Gale Legal or NuWav Legal? The Franklin County Law Library offers a selection of forms for various Franklin County, Ohio, courts, including topics such as custody, domestic relations, parentage, probate, termination of marriage and visitation.

Are you used to using Gale Legal or NuWav Legal? Try Ohio Legal Help if you need legal information, forms or a lawyer. You'll find topics such as housing, labor and employment, education, veterans and service members and immigration.

Are you used to using Gale Legal or NuWav Legal? Use the Supreme Court of Ohio's web site to find forms and information on topics such as crime victims, court services, domestic relations and probate.

Are you used to using Gale Legal or NuWav Legal? The Franklin County Recorder has forms for Ohio's Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney.

This site, managed by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, provides a hub for consumers to learn about the latest recalls on products and report product safety concerns.

A subject-based portal to Federal services and resources online.  A Spanish site is also available.