Lake County Clerk of Courts - February 2024 Edition

CLERK OF COURTS

OPENS NEW RECORDS CENTER!

The Lake County Clerk of Courts proudly announces the grand opening of the new Records Center, a significant milestone in the preservation and accessibility of historical and contemporary court records. The newly inaugurated Records Center, containing court records dating back to the 1800s, encompasses 14 different case types, including civil, criminal, domestic, foreclosures and other real estate matters, murder cases, and sealed records. This initiative marks a transformative step in consolidating records previously housed in four external locations in downtown Painesville. The centralization of these records into one location streamlines the retrieval process enhancing efficiency for the deputy clerks and accessibility for the people. The consolidation of court records into a single, comprehensive Records Center facility also provides a cost-savings benefit by eliminating the need to lease three separate spaces to house records and the Digitization Operation.


The Lake County Clerk of Courts’ Public Records Department spearheaded this project with commendable dedication and skill. Once planning was complete and the space was secured, it took only 90 days to consolidate and organize the records. The timely, successful completion of this very important project stands as a testament to their commitment to serving the community and preserving our history.

ACCESS TO JUSTICE UPDATE

ONLINE COURT RECORDS

We are excited to announce that for the first time ever, court records are available online. Previously, the availability of these records online was hindered by the need for redaction of personal identifiers. When Clerk Andrews came into office, she immediately began the integration of redaction software into the Court Management System. The Public Records Department worked very hard to redact personal identifiers from 6 years of civil and criminal court records, which are now available online. This marks a significant achievement toward Equal Justice Under the Law and ACCESS to Justice for All!

CLERK ANDREWS RETURNS

OVER $11M BACK TO THE PEOPLE!

The Clerk of Courts is proud to announce that over $11M has been returned to the people over the past 3 years through a self-sustaining Title Bureau and the funding of many projects with Title Surplus Funds. The Clerk works with the Commissioners to fund projects that benefit all Lake County citizens. Some of the projects Clerk Andrews has provided funding for include the following:


  • Course of Study at Auburn Career Center
  • Public Defender’s Project designed to reduce recidivism rates
  • COPs Grant which provides more sheriff deputies to townships
  • Phase 2 (Gun Range) of the Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Training Center
  • Software system for the Prosecutor’s Office
  • Software system for the Juvenile Court


CALLING ALL BOATERS – WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION 2024

Attention boating enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for March 3, 2024, as Ohio Watercraft Registration begins! This new service, which we began offering last year, is designed for your convenience. After titling your watercraft and motor, you can register your watercraft with us too! With our convenient Ohio Watercraft Registration service, you're just a few steps away from open waters on Lake Erie!

LAKE COUNTY TITLE BUREAU REVENUE REPORT

Upon entering office, Clerk Andrews launched the Lake County Title Bureau Title Runner Program and promoted Taylor Fillbach to the position of Marketing Director for Clerk of Courts Operations. Together, they created a Marketing Plan and a robust Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program for the Title Division. As a result of these business strategies, we are pleased to report that the Lake County Title Bureau has achieved remarkable growth welcoming 23 new dealers in just 3 short years. Additionally, we won the Carvana bid for the State of Ohio, i.e. all Carvana sales in Ohio are titled through Lake County. Not only do we title everything in Lake County, but we take over $1M from surrounding counties every year. This expansion underscores our commitment to excellence and efficiency in service…and our dedication to bringing new revenue streams to the Lake County Title Bureau.


PUBLIC SERVICE POWERED BY OUR EXCEPTIONAL DEPUTY CLERKS

GET YOUR PASSPORT AT THE LAKE COUNTY TITLE BUREAU


Planning a trip abroad? Make your passport appointment today at the Lake County Title Bureau! We offer a convenient one-stop solution for all your passport needs. Not only can we process your application, but we also provide photo services on-site as well. Simplify your travel preparations with us…schedule your passport appointment and let us take care of the rest!


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25 North Park Place. Painesville, OH 44077

440.350.2657

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440.350.2800


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440.918.3425

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