Located in the center of Oklahoma State, Oklahoma County is the most populated county in the state, with a population of 796,292 (2020 census). The county was created in 1890 and has a land area of 708.82 square miles. The largest and most populous city in the state, Oklahoma City, serves as both the county seat and the state capital.

Courts in Oklahoma County

The Oklahoma County court system comprises district and municipal courts. The highest court in the county is the Oklahoma County District Court. The District Court has two locations in Edmonton and Oklahoma City. All criminal and civil cases are within its general authority; however, it usually hears cases outside the jurisdiction of local courts. It hears civil matters with or without money claims and all criminal proceedings. It also hears domestic relations and probate matters. Its Juvenile Court hears juvenile matters.

There are 17 municipal courts in Oklahoma County which attend to the limited judicial needs of those municipalities. They hear traffic offenses and municipal ordinance violations.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Oklahoma County

Public court records in Oklahoma County are records that can be viewed and copied by members of the public, including court filings, warrants, writs, court proceedings, and judgments from the county courts. The Oklahoma County Court Clerk maintains these records for the District Court, while clerks of the municipal courts maintain their court records.

Anyone can request public court records from the Oklahoma County District Court by completing and submitting the Request Records form. They can also find limited District Court public records on the state portal. Alternatively, individuals can visit any of the county's courts to view and request copies of public court records.

Types of Public Court Records in Oklahoma County

The right of the public in Oklahoma County to access certain court records is enshrined in the Oklahoma Constitution and helps to assure the public of the fairness of the judicial system. The following types of court records are available to the public in Oklahoma County unless sealed by court orders:

• Family Court Records: includes divorce decrees, annulment, maintenance orders, and custody orders
• Criminal Court Records: includes court proceedings and court orders for criminal cases
• Civil Court Records: includes professional malpractices, personal injury cases, libel, slander, employment disputes, product liabilities, breaches of contracts, and trade secrets
• Probate Court Records: includes documentation  of wills, estates, trusts, and guardianship orders

Confidential Court Records in Oklahoma County

In Oklahoma County, confidential court records include those sealed by court orders or by default under Oklahoma law. They are sealed for privacy or security reasons and can only be accessible to authorized persons or by court orders. While most court documents are publicly available in Oklahoma County, the following are usually excluded from public records:

• Juvenile delinquency records, except for serious felonies
• Medical and mental health records
• Adoption records
• Substance abuse treatment records
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) test results and treatment records
• Grand jury proceedings and records
• Misdemeanor or felony convictions after certain years
• Dismissed or acquitted cases
• Records expunged or sealed under Oklahoma expungement and sealing laws
• Proceedings for involuntary commitment for mental health evaluation

The following are also concealed from public view in Oklahoma County:

• Social Security number
• Driver’s license number
• Identifying information about jurors
• Bank account details
• Tax returns
• Intellectual proprietary.

Juvenile Delinquency in Oklahoma, OK

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Oklahoma County, juvenile delinquency offenses are on the rise. There are many reasons for the inflation in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Oklahoma often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of charges, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 1019 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Oklahoma County. Of that total, 100% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 1019 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Oklahoma County, are focusing on family counseling and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Oklahoma County juvenile delinquency tallies will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Oklahoma County, OK

https://www.ok.gov/

County Seat:	Oklahoma City
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1891
Total Square Miles:	718
2019 Population:	787,958
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	320 Robert S Kerr Ave County Courthouse Oklahoma City , OK 73102-3457 https://www.oklahomacounty.org/

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