Jefferson County, OH Public Records

County Court #1 - Toronto
1007 Franklin Ave
Toronto, OH 43964 http://www.jeffersoncountyoh.com/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 740-537-2020
F: 740-537-1866
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims
Restricted Records: All records are public
County Court #2 - Wintersville
PO Box 2207
Wintersville, OH 43953 http://www.jeffersoncountyoh.com/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 740-264-7644
F: 740-264-3909
Couriers: 30 Talbot Dr
Wintersville, OH 43953
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Traffic
County Court #3 - Dillonvale
174 Smithfield St
Dillonvale, OH 43917 http://www.jeffersoncountyoh.com/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 740-769-2903
F: 740-769-7640
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims
Steubenville Municipal Court
123 S 3rd St
Steubenville, OH 43952 http://cityofsteubenville.us/municipa
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 740-283-6000 ext. 2200
F: 740-283-6167
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No expunged records released
Probate Court
PO Box 549
Steubenville, OH 43952 http://www.jeffersoncountyoh.com/Coun
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 740-283-8556
F: 740-283-8653
Couriers: 301 Market St
Steubenville, OH 43952
Jurisdiction: Probate
Juvenile Court
PO Box 549
Steubenville, OH 43952 http://www.jeffersoncountyoh.com/Coun
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 740-283-8557
F: 740-283-8694
Couriers: 16001 State Rte 7
Steubenville, OH 43952
Jurisdiction: Juvenile
The Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over all delinquent children, issues of parentage, custody, child support, dependency, and truancy.
Common Pleas Court - Steubenville
PO Box 1326
Steubenville, OH 43952 http://www.jeffersoncountyoh.com/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 740-283-8583
Couriers: 301 Market St, Rm 200
Steubenville, OH 43952
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil usually over $15,000, Domestic Relations
Restricted Records: No sealed records released

Jefferson County, OH Vital Records

Contact the Jefferson County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Jefferson County
County Recorder
301 Market St, #101
Steubenville, OH 43952 https://www.ohiorecorders.com/jeffers
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 740-283-8566
Fax: 740-283-4007
Recorded Documents

Jefferson County Vital Certificates

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Jefferson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 409.61 sq mi
Population (2009): 67,691
  • Females: 52.2%
  • White: 92.3%
  • Black/African American: 5.6%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 91.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -6,190
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.36
Housing Units (2000): 33,291
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.3%
Migration Flow to Jefferson County, OH from (2007-2008):

Jefferson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,231,285
  • Construction: $109,534
  • Retail Trade: $88,617
  • Professional and Technical Services: $30,231
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $23,061
  • Retail Trade: $88,617
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $26,843
  • Manufacturing: $230,882
  • Farms: $2,223
  • Government: $168,484
Employed (2000): 29,381
Unemployed (2000): 2,428
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,159
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,441
Local Government Revenue (2007): $182,892 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $70,690 (thou. dol.)

Jefferson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 732
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.7
Deaths (2007): 1,009
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 8
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.9

Jefferson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 163
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 14
  • Robbery: 36
  • Aggravated Assault: 110
Property Crimes (2008): 1,689
  • Burglary: 345
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,270
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 74

Jefferson County Genealogy Records