Ohio Request is a web portal that allows citizens to access and request public records from state government agencies and local governments in Ohio. The portal provides easy access to records held by state and local agencies, including state and local police departments, courts, boards, and commissions. It also makes it possible for citizens to request records that have been withheld from public release. There are two types of Ohio Request: Ohio Public Records Request and Ohio Open Records Request. Ohio Public Records Request allows citizens to request records that are available to the public, such as birth and death certificates, court documents, and property records. Ohio Open Records Request allows citizens to request records that have been withheld from public release, such as police reports, investigative reports, and emails.