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Defiance Ohio is known for being the county seat of Defiance County. It is a small city located in the northwestern part of the state. The city council is composed of seven members, each elected to a four-year term. The council meets on the first and third Monday of each month. The council is responsible for setting the city's budget, enacting ordinances, and appointing members to various boards and commissions. Below are direct public records resources that can help you find the most up-to-date information.

City of Defiance
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Defiance Parks and Recreation
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2745
Defiance City Police Department
Municipal Building
324 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-5050
Defiance Fire Department
(419) 782-2771
Defiance Ohio Official Criminal History Background Check
Search Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
1970 West Broad Street
P.O. Box 182081
Columbus, Ohio 43218-2081
Defiance Upcoming Criminal and Civil Cases
Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information.
Defiance Inmate Search
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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
770 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43222
General Information : 614-752-1159

What is the process for someone who is arrested in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio to go through the jail and court system?

If you get arrested in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, you would go to the Defiance County Jail and the Defiance County Court.

What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio Library?

The Defiance Public Library offers access to public records. The library has a variety of resources available, including local newspapers, census records, and other historical documents.

Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio?

The Defiance County Sheriff's Office provides fingerprinting services.

What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, and what information is provided in the records?

Defiance, Ohio vital records can be obtained from the Defiance County Health Department. The records include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees. To obtain these records, you must submit a written request to the Defiance County Health Department. The request must include the full name of the person whose record is being requested, the date of the event, and the address of the person requesting the record. You must also include a copy of a valid photo ID and a check or money order for the applicable fee.