Search Dublin Recent Arrests
Dublin recent arrests are handled by the Dublin Police Department and processed through the Franklin County jail system. The city sits in Franklin, Delaware, and Union counties in central Ohio. If you need to look up someone who was arrested in Dublin, you can use the city's public records portal or check the Franklin County inmate roster. Dublin police keep arrest reports on file and make them available under Ohio's open records law. The city uses a digital request system called JustFOIA to manage all public records, which makes getting copies of arrest records faster than in many other Ohio cities. Searching for recent arrest data in Dublin takes just a few steps.
Dublin Overview
Dublin Police Arrest Records
The Dublin Police Department handles all arrest records for the city. Under Ohio law, all records kept by a public office are considered public. That means arrest reports, booking logs, and incident files are open to anyone. A written request is not required. You can ask for records in person or by phone and the department must give them to you.
The Records Bureau is your main point of contact. Call 614.410.4800 to ask about a specific arrest or to find out if a report is ready. Reports are usually available within a few days of the arrest. Staff can tell you the status of your request and walk you through what you need to provide. At a minimum, have the name of the person and the date of the arrest ready when you call.
Dublin also publishes annual reports that cover arrest data, crime trends, and department activity. These reports go back to 2015 and are posted on the police department website. They give a good picture of how many arrests happen in Dublin each year and what types of crimes drive those numbers.
The Dublin Police Department page at dublinohiousa.gov provides links to records, annual reports, and contact info for the Records Bureau.
Use this page to find phone numbers for the Records Bureau and links to public records request tools.
Dublin Recent Arrests Public Records Portal
Dublin uses the JustFOIA system to collect and manage all public records requests. This online tool lets you submit a request for any city record, including police reports. The system tracks your request from start to finish. You get updates when the request moves forward or when files are ready for pickup.
Commonly requested items include arrest reports, accident reports, body camera footage, and copies of city resolutions. The JustFOIA portal is open around the clock so you can submit a request at any time. Staff from the Dublin police records office will process your request during business hours. The turnaround time depends on the type and size of the request. Simple arrest reports often come back within a few days. Body camera video can take longer because of the review and redaction work that goes into it before release.
You do not need to say who you are or why you want the records. That is protected under Ohio Revised Code 149.43. If a public office asks for your name, they must first tell you that you can refuse to give it.
The Dublin public records portal at dublinoh.justfoia.com lets you submit and track records requests online.
The JustFOIA system sends you status updates so you know when your arrest records are ready.
Franklin County Arrest Resources for Dublin
Dublin sits mostly in Franklin County, which means the Franklin County Sheriff's Office plays a big role in processing arrest records. People arrested in Dublin are often booked at the Franklin County jail. The jail keeps a public roster listing inmates by name, inmate number, booking number, charges, and bond amount. You can check this roster online to see if someone was recently booked.
The Franklin County Clerk of Courts handles court records for criminal and civil cases. Felony cases that start with a Dublin arrest go to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. Misdemeanor cases go through the Franklin County Municipal Court. Both courts have online search tools where you can look up case details by name or case number. These searches are free and available to anyone.
For more on county-level resources, see the full Franklin County recent arrests page.
How to Get Dublin Arrest Records
There are several ways to get copies of arrest records in Dublin. Pick the one that works best for your situation.
- Online: Submit a request through the JustFOIA portal at dublinoh.justfoia.com
- Phone: Call the Records Bureau at 614.410.4800
- In person: Visit the Dublin Police Department
- Email: Contact the department through the city website
Ohio law requires public offices to release records promptly. If a record has exempt parts, the office must still release everything else and tell you what was redacted. Medical records tied to an arrest are exempt. Active investigation files can be held back in some cases. Juvenile arrest records are not public. But the basic arrest data, including the charge, date, and name, is open.
Note: Dublin Police Department annual reports from 2015 through 2021 are posted online and show detailed arrest and activity data for each year.
Statewide Tools for Dublin Arrests
VINELink lets you track the custody status of someone arrested in Dublin. Sign up for free alerts by email, text, or phone when an inmate is released or transferred. This covers the Franklin County jail and all Ohio state prisons. It is a useful tool if you need real-time updates on a specific person's status.
The Ohio DRC Offender Search shows information about people serving time in state prison. If someone arrested in Dublin was later convicted and sent to state prison, you can find their current status, facility, and release date here. The Ohio BCI background check system gives a full criminal history based on fingerprints. The Ohio-only check costs $22 and the combined Ohio and FBI check runs about $55.
Dublin Records and Ohio Public Records Law
Ohio has some of the strongest public records laws in the country. The Ohio Public Records Act says that all public records must be made available for inspection at all reasonable times during regular business hours. This covers arrest records held by the Dublin police and the Franklin County sheriff.
If your request is denied, you have options. You can file a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims under ORC 2743.75. The court can order the office to hand over the records. They may also award damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees. This process is cheaper and faster than filing a mandamus action in common pleas court.
Nearby Cities
Several other Ohio cities near Dublin have their own arrest records pages. Check these if you need records from a neighboring area.