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1. Why is the coroner investigating this death?

Ohio law requires the coroner to investigate any death in his or her county that:
Is due to criminal activity or violence
Is due to an accident
Is due to suicide
Occurs in a suspicious or unusual manner
Occurs suddenly and unexpectedly in an apparently healthy individual

In addition, all deaths of persons with developmental disability must be reported to the coroner. If circumstances warrant, the coroner may perform a formal investigation including autopsy. In addition, the County Board of Developmental Disability may request an autopsy.

2. How can I get a copy of a death certificate?

Only a certified copy of a death certificate is valid for legal purposes. Certified copies can be obtained from:
Clark County Combined Health District
529 E. Home Road
Springfield, OH 45505
Phone: 937-390-5609

Certified copies are also available from the Ohio Department of Health and through a private vendor. Information is available at the ODH website (odh.ohio.gov/). Usually, the funeral director will obtain copies of the certificate for the family. Should you have any questions about a certificate we have completed, do not hesitate to let us know.

3. How can I get a copy of a coroner's report?

Copies of autopsy and other reports are available following completion of our investigation. If requested, a copy of any or all reports will be provided to the deceased person’s next-of-kin at no charge. When only a limited examination has been performed, reports may be available within a few days. However when an autopsy has been performed, reports usually are not available for four to eight weeks. We will let you know when we expect the reports to be completed and, if you wish, will notify you when they are available. By Ohio law, reports of our findings are public records. In releasing these and other records, the Clark County Coroner’s Office follows the requirements of the Ohio Public Records Act and of Ohio Revised Code 313.10.

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1. How do I obtain a driveway permit?

In order to construct a driveway on your property to access a county-maintained road, you will need to file a driveway permit with the Clark County engineer’s office. Once a permit has been submitted, you will need to make sure that the driveway location is marked.

Staff from the county engineer’s office will inspect the site and return the permit with requirements and recommendations, including whether or not a driveway culvert will be required. If a culvert is required you have two installation options. You may perform the installation privately (by yourself or by a contractor) or you may contact the county engineer’s office at 937-521-1800 to install your pipe.

If you elect the county to perform the work, you will be responsible for purchasing the pipe that is required. You will be responsible for contacting the county engineer’s office to schedule the installation. The county will not charge you for their work, but please be aware that the work will be scheduled at the county engineer’s convenience.

2. How and where can I get a highway map?

The county map is available from the Clark County Engineer’s Office, located at 4075 Laybourne Road in Springfield, Ohio, and also at the Clark County Tax Map Office, located in the A. B. Graham Building at 31 North Limestone Street in Springfield, Ohio. For more details, please contact the Engineering Department at 937-521-1800.

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1. How do I contact a city/county department?

Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.

2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?

Use the FAQs module to easily find answers to the questions you ask the most.

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1. Why was my case dismissed when the suspect was just recently arrested?

Felony cases are initially filed in the Clark County Municipal Court. The only court with jurisdiction to handle felony cases is the Clark County Common Pleas Court. A case is taken to Common Pleas Court after the initial charge by presenting the case to the grand jury. After an indictment is issued by the grand jury, the case is dismissed out of Municipal Court and transferred to Common Pleas Court. The newspaper and the Municipal Court website will report that the case was dismissed. While the case was dismissed out of Municipal Court, 90% of the time that case has actually been transferred to Common Pleas Court and is still open.

2. How do I file charges against someone?

You should start by filing a report with the law enforcement jurisdiction where the crime occurred. (Springfield Police Division, Clark County Sheriff's Department, Enon Police Department, German Township Police Department, etc.) If the suspect is a juvenile you can come to the Clark County Prosecutor's Office and pick up a juvenile charge packet. When you complete the charge packet, the Clark County Prosecutor's Office will facilitate that packet being filed in the Clark County Juvenile Court.

3. I was recently arrested and have questions about my case. Can I talk to someone in your office?

No! Call your attorney. Employees of the Clark County prosecutor's office are not permitted to have contact with a defendant/suspect who has an attorney. Prosecutor Question

4. I am a victim of a crime that occurred in the City of Springfield. Does the City Prosecutor's Office handle my case?

There are two prosecutor's offices in Clark County. The Clark County Prosecutor's Office, and the City Prosecutor's Office. The Clark County Prosecutor's Office has jurisdiction over felony cases, felony traffic cases, and juvenile court. The City Prosecutor's Office has jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases and non-felony traffic cases. If a misdemeanor traffic accident occurs in Northridge, it will be handled by the City Prosecutor's Office. Conversely, if a felony burglary crime occurs in the City of Springfield, it will be handled by the Clark County Prosecutor's Office. The responsibilities of the offices are set by the subject matter jurisdiction, not the geographical venue.

5. My family member was recently arrested. Can I get a copy of their discovery packet?

No. Call your family member's attorney.

6. I have information about a crime, who do I call?

You should contact the law enforcement office where the crime occurred. However, you can also call our office at (937) 521-1770, and we will get the information to the appropriate jurisdiction.

7. I would like to know what is going on with a case in which I am a victim. Whom should I call?

The Clark County Prosecutor's Office Victim Witness Division is the entity responsible for keeping victims informed on the status of a case. Please call the Victim Witness Division at (937) 521-1794.

8. How do I request the prosecutor to speak at my event?

For details on how to request a speaking engagement, please visit the following webpage: Schedule Speaking Engagement

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1. What are the payment methods available?

Your real estate taxes can be paid by cash, money order, personal check, cashier’s check, credit or debit card (a processing fee is assessed when using a credit or debit card).

2. Are there any exemptions for senior citizens to reduce the amount of taxes due?

There is a real estate homestead exemption available. Please contact the Clark County Auditor's Office at 937-521-1862 for details.

3. Are there payment plans for delinquent taxes?

The County Treasurer offers delinquent payment plans for real estate and manufactured
homes in accordance with Section 323.31, Ohio Revised Code.
Please contact the Treasurer's Office to review delinquent payment plans and how a payment plan could be beneficial to you.

4. Can the penalty be waived?

A taxpayer may request remission of a penalty for real estate or manufactured home taxes.

Application for the Remission of Real Property and Manufactured Home Late-Payment Penalties

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1. How can I find you?

The Clark County Utilities Department is located at 3130 E. Main St, in the Springview Government Center. We are across the street from the Cinema 10 Movie Theater in Springfield. When using a GPS to locate our office, you may need to use the address 3130 E. National Road because the street name was changed to E. Main Street several years ago but many GPS systems still list our address as E. National Road.

2. When is my bill due?

Bills are due monthly and are mailed 19 days before the due date. Bills are due on Monday, the due date may vary. See “Billing Info” page for district due dates. A delinquency charge of 5% will be added to your total charges if not paid by 4:30pm on the due date. Failure to receive bill does not waive penalty.

3. What if I can’t pay my bill by the due date?

If you need to arrange a payment schedule, please do so prior to the due date of the bill. Disconnection information is printed on the bill. We will not make any arrangements on bills subject for disconnection and only payment in full in our office will prevent disconnection.

4. What should I do about my service if I am moving?

Call our office at least 48 hours before you move to schedule a "final" reading. A final bill will be sent to you at your new address.

5. How do I start new service?

If you have purchased a new property, you will need to come into our office to sign up for service. We have a contract card that needs to be signed by the property owner. A final reading will need to be scheduled to start your service. If the water service is shut off at the property, someone will have to be at the home when the service is restored. If you are renting a property, we can set up your service over the phone. If the water service is off, someone will have to be at the home when the service is restored.

6. What if I am having a sewer back-up?

If you experience a sewer problem and you are on our sewer system, please contact us first so that we can send a representative out to determine whether the problem is in the main line or your service lateral.

7. How can I pay my bill?

You can mail your payment using the remittance envelope included with your bill or you can pay in person at our office or in the night deposit box located in front of the building. You can also make arrangements with our office to have your payment deducted directly from your checking or savings account monthly through our ACH program. About 1,000 customers currently use this automatic payment option. You can pay your bill by credit/debit card or echeck using First Billing Services. Call 855-270-3592 to make your payment or you can call our office at 937-521-2150 and select option 1. You can also go to our website, www.clarkcountyohio.gov, and follow the link on our home page.

8. Can I pay my bill through by bank online?

Yes, but realize that your bank will mail us a check that may take up to a week to receive. The process is not an automatic deduction/payment process. Please account for the time it may take for your bank to send us a check when using this type of payment process. Also, please note your account number as a reference on the payment.

9. What if I am scheduled for disconnection?

If you account is scheduled for disconnection, we recommend that you bring the payment into our office. We do not advise mailing the payment or scheduling a payment through your online bank service. An account is not considered paid until the payment has been received by our office. If you water service is disconnected, payment in full along with the delinquency fee must be paid in the office before service is restored. An adult will need to be home when the water service is restored. Any bills scheduled for disconnection must be paid by 2:30pm on the Tuesday before the disconnection date. If payment has not been received in our office by 2:30pm the account will be subject to a $30.00 delinquency fee.

10. Who do I call about a water main break, a fire hydrant leak, or sewer back-up?

To report a broken water pipe, fire hydrant leak or a backed-up sewer, call us as soon as possible at (937) 521-2150 during regular business hours or at (937) 521-1800 for after-hours emergencies.

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1. I am a veteran, are there benefits avaiable to me or my family?

Maybe. There are many different benefits available to veterans and their families. Each case is different and dependent on a number of varying factors. Please call (937)-521-2030 and schedule an appointment with a service officer to discuss these benefits. Additionally you can search for different benefits via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

2. Can I get a copy of my discharge papers?

Yes, we can assist in obtaining a copy of your military discharge (Form DD-214). Please call 937-521-2030 for more information.

3. Do you have to serve in a war to be considered a veteran?

No. There are different requirements based on which benefit is sought. Generally a veteran is a member of the Armed Forces that has served on active duty for other than training purposes or who was disabled due to their military service. Please call 937-521-2030 for more information.

4. I have a discharge that is something other than honorable. Can you help with getting the discharge upgraded?

Yes. A Clark County Veterans Service Officer can assist with your character discharge upgrade. Please contact Jeff Henderson at (937)-521-2030 in order to start this process.