What are Norman Public Records?
Under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Norman public records include all data created, received, or preserved by a government agency while performing public business, administering public property, or in the disbursement of public funds. These records are available to the public, notwithstanding physical form or characteristic. However, the act specifies exemptions which include, but are not limited to:
- Personnel records
- Records on law enforcement investigation
- Personal notes
- Market research data
- Marketing plans
- Donor information
- Research records
- Computer software
- Vulnerability reports on critical assets
- Protective orders
Norman Crime Statistics
The Norman Police Department (NPD) provides citywide statistics on criminal activity. Figures published for 2019 show that Norman recorded a total of 3,844 crimes. These crimes include 181 cases of aggravated assault, 46 robberies, 10 cases of arson, 364 motor vehicle thefts, 62 forcible rape incidents, and 534 cases of burglary/breaking and entering. In 2019, the least common crime was murder/nonnegligent manslaughter, with 3 reported cases. Furthermore, there were 2,644 cases of larceny, the most committed crime in the year. Generally, Norman's 2019 crime rate was 0.031 crimes per person, and 30.76 crimes per 1,000 persons. Compared to figures published in 2018, the total number of reported crimes fell by 4%.
Are Norman Criminal Records Public?
Norman criminal records are public records. City residents may request criminal history information on any individual in the city from the Norman Police Department. The information available on a criminal record includes a mugshot, physical features, offense type, and a description of the crime. Each criminal record costs a $5 search fee. Interested persons may request a Norman criminal record online or in person. Fill the online request form with the name and date of birth of the party involved. Include any dates and locations of interest and any important additional information. Alternatively, visit:
Records Section
Norman Police Department
Building B
201 West Gray Street
Norman, OK 73069
Persons may also request criminal records from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Fill out the criminal history request form and submit by fax, mail, or in person, using the following details:
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
6600 North Harvey Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Fax: (405) 879-2503
How to Obtain Norman Police Reports and Arrest Records
The Norman Police Department issues police reports to interested requestors. Reports may be requested by mail, fax, email, in person, or online. To request online, fill the record request form with details of the desired record and the requestor's contact information. The interested party may also download and fill a record request application. Send the completed form by mail, email, or fax, using the following details:
Records Section
Norman Police Department
Building B
201 West Gray Street
Norman, OK 73069
Phone: (405) 366-5292
Email: rclerk@normanok.gov
Interested parties may also visit the above address to request reports in person. Most requests sent to the NPD will be processed within 48 hours of payment.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Norman
The Norman Police Department maintains an online list of registered sex offenders in the city. The list also displays information on each registered offender. This information includes the offender's full name, offense, address, and gender. Interested persons may also find physical descriptors such as height, weight, hair color, and eye color. Furthermore, the list shows each offender's photograph and available employment details.
How to Find Norman Inmate Records
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) provides a public inmate search function that interested persons may use to find Norman inmate records. Finding records on the inmate search requires at least two characters each, of the inmate's first and last names. In addition to the inmate search, the CCSO also provides an online desk blotter. The desk blotter contains information on all persons arrested and brought into the Cleveland County Detention Center.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in the Cleveland County Detention Center?
Inmates at the Cleveland County Detention Center may receive visitors on Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm. A prospective visitor must schedule a visit through the facility's third-party vendor. All visits must be scheduled at least one business day before the visitation day. Each visitor must arrive for check-in at the center at least 15 minutes before the scheduled visitation time. Each visit is limited to 30 minutes. Lateness will decrease the visitor's visitation time.
If there is a reason to cancel the visit, the Cleveland County Detention Center will try to inform the visitor at least one hour before the scheduled time. Each visitor must present a state-issued photo ID. The name on each ID must match the name scheduled for the visit. Persons booked into the facility within the last 90 days may not be allowed to visit. Children under 18 may only visit at the inmate's request. Any visitor that violates a visitation rule may be indefinitely suspended from the facility. Visitors who cancel or fail to show up for scheduled visits may be unable to reschedule until the following week.
Court Records
The Cleveland County District Court sits in Norman along with a Municipal Court, as part of the Oklahoma State Courts Network. The District Court is the county's court of general jurisdiction, with authority over all county cases. Norman city courts provide the general public with access to non-confidential court records.
Locations of Courts in Norman
Cleveland County District Court
Cleveland County Courthouse
200 South Peters Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
Phone: (405) 321-6402
Norman Municipal Court
201 West Gray Street
Norman, OK 73069
Phone: (405) 366-5325
Fax: (405) 366-5294
Email: municipalcourt2@normanok.gov
Are Norman Court Records Public?
Not all Norman court records are public. While most records filed in court should be made available to interested persons, the public may not access court records that contain information considered private. Furthermore, juvenile records are generally inaccessible to the public as access is restricted to immediate family members, attorneys, and legal representatives. Also, records sealed by court order are exempt from public disclosure.
Can You Look up a Norman Court Case Online?
Norman court case information is available online. The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OCSN) provides an online case search. Interested persons may select an Oklahoma court from the list of courts provided on the drop-down menu. Residents may search by case number, party, and traffic citation number for traffic cases.
How to Obtain Norman Court Case Records
Non-confidential Norman court case records are obtainable from the Cleveland County District Court. The clerk's office maintains court records and issues copies to interested persons. Requestors may send written requests to the clerk's office to order a court record by mail. Each request should contain enough information to help the clerk's office find the desired records. Details may include a description of related incidents, names of involved persons, incident date, court date, names of attorneys, and the court's final judgment on the case. To obtain a record, send the written request to the court or visit the courthouse using the following information:
Cleveland County District Court
Cleveland County Courthouse
200 South Peters Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
Phone: (405) 321-6402
Alternatively, use the OCSN's online case search to find Norman court records. The user may specify a case type and input a date range to filter search results.
What are Norman Vital Records
Norman vital records contain details of life events that take place in the city. These records consist of information on marriages, divorces, births, and deaths. Norman vital records are generated by the government. However, not all are public records.
Where and How to Obtain Norman Divorce Records
The Cleveland County District Court Clerk's Office maintains records of divorces concluded in the county. Interested persons may send written requests to the court clerk or visit in person. Regardless of the request type, each requestor must provide information on the record sought. The requestor should know the divorced parties' names, divorce date, details of the court's final judgment, and other related information. Persons may send written requests by mail to the clerk's office or visit in person. Note that the clerk's office may charge search and copy fees for each record. To request Norman divorce records, contact the clerk's office using the details below:
Cleveland County District Court
Cleveland County Courthouse
200 South Peters Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
Phone: (405) 321-6402
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where and How to Get Norman Marriage Records
The Cleveland County District Court Clerk's Office is responsible for maintaining records of all marriages solemnized in the city. All interested persons may contact the clerk's office to obtain Norman marriage records. Requestors must provide details on the record, including the married persons' names, marriage date, and location. Send the written request to the courthouse by mail or visit the clerk's office to obtain a record in person. Requestors may be charged varying fees depending on the record and the number of copies requested. Visit the courthouse or send the request to:
Cleveland County District Court
Cleveland County Courthouse
200 South Peters Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
Phone: (405) 321-6402
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where and How to Find Norman Birth Records
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) maintains records on all births in the state. Under Oklahoma law, birth records are private records. Access is restricted to a small group of persons, including the subject of the record if the person is at least 15 years old. Others eligible to receive a birth record must be related to the subject of the record by at least one of the following ways:
- Parent listed on the record
- Adoptive parents if the subject signs the application
- The subject's attorney
- Legal guardian
- Any person with proof of Power of Attorney
- Any person with a court order granting access
- Foster parent through a caseworker
To request a Norman birth record, complete a birth certificate request form. Fill the form with the registrant's full name, date of birth, parent's names, and the requestor's contact details. Each birth certificate costs $15 payable by check or money order to "Oklahoma State Department of Health". In-person requestors may pay in cash. Each requestor must provide a copy of valid government-issued identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Driver's license
- US Passport with signature
- Foreign passport with Visa
- Military photo ID
- Resident alien card
- Tribal photo ID with signature
Send the completed form, ID, and payment to the OSDH using the following details:
Vital Records
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 53551
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3551
Interested persons may also visit the following address on weekdays, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm:
Vital Records
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 Northeast 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 271-4040
Where and How to Find Norman Death Records
The Oklahoma State Department of Health issues copies of death certificates to requestors. However, access is restricted to the following persons:
- Surviving spouse
- Parent or grandparent
- Child
- Sibling
- Legal guardian
- A legal representative of the decedent's estate as described by a court order
- Funeral director or related agent in their official capacity
- Anyone with a court order granting access
- A person listed on the decedent's will if the will is in probate
- Anyone who jointly owned or was a joint tenant on the decedent's personal or real property
To obtain a Norman death record, complete a death certificate request form in English or Spanish. Fill the form with the decedent's full name, date of death, place of death, and the requestor's contact information. Each record costs a non-refundable $15 fee, payable by check or money order made out to "Oklahoma State Department of Health". After receiving payment, the OSDH may take up to four weeks to process the request. Enclose the required documents with a copy of a government-issued ID and send to:
Vital Records
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 53551
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3551
