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1. How can one get access to Court entries relating to a case or find out an offender's court date?

Entries and court dates can be found via the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Clerk’s Office at 614-525-3650.

2. What is the difference between probation and parole?

The main difference between the two is that probation (or Community Control) is a court sanction of community supervision in lieu of a prison sentence. Parole (or Post-Release Control) is granted after an offender has served a set prison term, and then released under certain guidelines.

3. How do I make a payment for court ordered financial obligations?

If paying in person, you will provide cash, money order, or credit card to the Franklin County Clerk of Courts located at:
345 S High Street
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

If you are mailing in a payment, you must use a money order or cashier’s check made payable to the Franklin County Clerk of Courts and mail to:

Franklin County Clerk of Courts
345 S High Street
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

You must provide probationer name and case number on the money order or cashier’s check.