Community Partners Capital Area Humane Society Humane Society, a non-profit animal welfare organization founded in 1883, provides programs and services for animals and people in Central Ohio. CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence Central Ohio's only domestic violence shelter and hotline, providing safety to Columbus area women, men and children affected by domestic abuse. The Center for Family Safety and Healing The Center for Family Safety and Healing is focused on the treatment and prevention of child abuse and family violence. Agency Links Homeland Security & Regional Communications Emergency Management & Homeland Security Sheriff's Office Coroner's Office Animal Care & Control Common Pleas Court Domestic Relations & Juvenile Court Clerk of Courts Probate Court Prosecuting Attorney Municipal Court-Clerk Law Library News Jan 23, 2019 Residents Can Now Text-To-911 in an Emergency Dec 18, 2018 Commissioners Approve Forward-Focused 2019 Budget Dec 12, 2018 Dog Shelter to Host Community Open House on December 20 Dec 05, 2018 City and County Officials, Columbus Partnership Announce Status of Columbus Crew and Plans for MAPFRE Stadium Oct 25, 2018 Franklin County Selected as One of 12 Counties and Cities to Receive Grants to Design, Test Innovative Criminal Justice Reforms Sep 05, 2018 Commissioners, Coroner Break Ground on New Forensic Science Center Aug 01, 2018 Commissioners Announce New Leadership For Dog Shelter Jun 01, 2018 Commissioners Call For Common Sense Gun Legislation On National Gun Violence Awareness Day May 16, 2018 Franklin County releases Mental Health Diversion Guide on Stepping Up Day of Action May 10, 2018 Animal Care and Control Director to Retire May 10, 2018 Franklin County Corrections Centers Keep Top Accreditations May 01, 2018 Franklin County Selected as One of Seven Stepping Up Innovator Counties Nationwide Apr 24, 2018 Commissioners Release 2018 State of the County Report Jan 23, 2018 Commissioners To Join Nationwide Opiate Lawsuit Dec 19, 2017 Commissioners Approve 2018 Budget, Emphasizing Stability and Growth Nov 06, 2017 Commissioners, Sheriff Break Ground on New Jail Jul 20, 2017 National Association of Counties Kicks Off Annual Conference in Franklin County Jun 21, 2017 City, County Unveil Franklin County Opiate Action Plan May 09, 2017 Commissioners Release 2017 State of the County Report, Unveil New Website Jan 31, 2017 Commissioner O'Grady: Remember to License Dogs by January 31 Sep 11, 2016 Commissioners' Statement on Infectious Disease Outbreak at Franklin County Dog Shelter Aug 30, 2016 Commissioners Hire New Dog Shelter Director Apr 12, 2016 State of the County Report Highlights Progress, Challenges Facing County Leadership Feb 26, 2016 Dog Shelter Director Stepping Down Sep 25, 2015 Commissioners Recognize Preparedness Month, Encourage Residents to Create Emergency Plan, Get Trained May 13, 2015 County Leaders Call for Targeted Overhaul of Criminal Justice System's Response to People with Mental Illness Apr 30, 2015 Commissioners Release First-Ever Franklin County 'State of the County' Report Feb 28, 2015 Commissioners Appoint New Director for Franklin County's Dog Shelter & Adoption Center Dec 16, 2014 2015 Budget Promotes Job Creation & Community Safety; Provides Health & Human Services; Plans for the Future Oct 22, 2014 County, City Continue Community Awareness of Domestic Violence Prevalence, Victim Resources Oct 15, 2014 Commissioners, Partners Raise Awareness of the Prevalence of Domestic Violence Oct 10, 2014 Commissioners Appoint Acting Coroner Sep 09, 2014 Commissioner Brown to Join CHOICES Advisory Board May 18, 2014 County Courthouse Planned Evacuation Drill May 01, 2014 County Courthouse Entrance (373 S. High St.) to Close on Monday, May 5 Apr 22, 2014 Commissioners, Sheriff Break Ground on a New, Sustainable Training Facility Apr 14, 2014 Common Pleas Courthouse Recognized in American Institute of Architects Publication Mar 06, 2014 ADVISORY: Water Main Break on West Side to Disrupt Traffic Today Mar 06, 2014 ADVISORY: Traffic Restored on West Broad Street, Water Main Repaired Feb 28, 2014 ADVISORY: Memorial Hall to Remain Closed Today Due to Power Outage Feb 19, 2014 ADVISORY: Water Main Break on West Side to Disrupt Rush Hour Commute Feb 19, 2014 Planning Phase Set to Begin for New Franklin County Jail Feb 12, 2014 Franklin County Launches Initiative to Assess and Improve Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health Systems Jan 29, 2014 Commissioners Remind Residents of Dog License Deadline Jan 09, 2014 Public Safety Campus to be home of New Jail, Morgue Dec 17, 2013 2014 Budget to Focus on Job Creation, Community Security, and Safety Net Services Nov 11, 2013 Commissioners’ Statement on Veterans Day Nov 01, 2013 Commissioner Brooks Selected for President's Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience Sep 09, 2013 Commissioner Brown Elected to Head Reentry Coalition Sep 05, 2013 Commissioners Urge Residents to be Ready for National Preparedness Month Apr 19, 2013 Commissioners Recognize County Government Month, Volunteer Appreciation Week Apr 02, 2013 Commissioners recognize Ohio National Guard’s efforts for Service Members and Families Jul 23, 2012 Franklin County Commissioners statement on Bomb Threats at County Buildings Jul 01, 2012 Franklin County Commissioners hold Emergency Meeting in Response to Weather Disaster Feb 17, 2012 Franklin County Treasurer and the Franklin County Commissioners Unveil New Land Bank to Fight Blight and Protect Property Values Feb 16, 2012 Franklin County Commissioners and Sheriff's Office to Partner on Modernization Management Study Sep 07, 2011 Commissioners Call Upon All Residents to Honor 10th Anniversary of 9/11 May 13, 2011 Commissioners Rename Annex Building in Honor of Sheriff Karnes Apr 19, 2011 County Agencies, Organizations Raise Awareness About Prevalence of Child Abuse Mar 22, 2011 Commissioners Encourage Residents to Prepare for Severe Spring Weather Mar 22, 2011 County Expands Efforts to Stop Internet Crimes Against Children Feb 23, 2011 County Recognizes Teen Dating Abuse Prevention Month and NCJW Education Project