Who Controls Eviction Records? Ohio Supreme Court to Decide -Columbus, OH

The Ohio Supreme Court will soon determine whether municipal court judges or clerks of courts have authority over online access to eviction records. This pivotal case centers on Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Pavan Parikh’s 2022 policy restricting online access to eviction records older than three years, citing concerns about job and housing discrimination.

Hamilton County Municipal Court judges argue they control public access, emphasizing that clerks are administrative arms of the court without decision-making authority. The judges claim Parikh’s policy undermines court rules and was implemented without proper evidence or appeal mechanisms.

A lower court sided with the judges, ruling that municipal courts hold the final say on record access. However, Parikh and the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association warn that unchecked judicial authority could erode the role of independently elected clerks.

Research & Retrieval Services, Inc., a leader in nationwide public records searches and document retrieval, underscores the case's importance for transparency and public access. As the Ohio Supreme Court weighs arguments, the outcome could redefine the balance of power in managing court records.

Stay tuned for updates as the judiciary navigates these complex issues.

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