# Warrant Search in Ohio, West Virginia

Ohio County Sheriff's Office

Ohio does not offer a dedicated online warrant search. The sheriff's office handles warrant verification - contact them for assistance.

## Official Resource

- [Search](https://www.ohcoso.com/)
- Phone: [304-234-3718](tel:3042343718)

## About Ohio Warrant Search

A Ohio warrant search helps you find active arrest warrants and bench warrants in Ohio, West Virginia. The Ohio County Sheriff's Office maintains records of warrants issued in Ohio.

### How to Check for Warrants in Ohio

To check for warrants in Ohio, contact the Ohio County Sheriff's Office directly at 304-234-3718.

### What is a Ohio Arrest Warrant?

An arrest warrant in Ohio is issued by a judge when law enforcement has probable cause to believe someone committed a crime. An active arrest warrant means the person can be legally arrested by law enforcement officers.

### What is a Ohio Bench Warrant?

A bench warrant in Ohio is issued when someone fails to appear in court. Bench warrants are different from arrest warrants and are issued from the judge bench. Use our warrant search to check for bench warrants in Ohio.
## Alternative Resources

While Ohio does not offer online search, these statewide or nearby resources may help:

- Kanawha

## Nearby Jurisdictions

- Brooke
- Hardy
- Ritchie
- Mercer
- Hancock