What are Edmond City Public Records?
The Oklahoma Open Records Act describes Edmond public records as records created or maintained for use by a government agency in the city. According to the Act, agencies must entertain requests for public records and provide copies regardless of physical form or characteristic. However, some records are not available to the public. Some examples of restricted records include:
- Certain law enforcement records
- Sealed bids and appraisals
- Some investigation and litigation files
- Personal notes made by public officials
- Internal personnel investigations
Edmond City Crime Statistics
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides crime statistics for Edmond City through its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. In 2019, the FBI reported 138 violent crimes and 1,599 property crimes. Reported property crimes include 235 burglary incidents, 119 motor vehicle thefts, 1 arson, and 1,245 cases of larceny-theft. For violent crimes, there were 15 robberies, 77 aggravated assault cases, 41 rape incidents, and 5 cases of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter.
In 2018, the UCR published a total of 1,551 recorded crimes, including 127 violent crimes and 1,424 property crimes for Edmond City. The figures show that the 2019 total is 3% higher than the figures reported in 2018.
Are Edmond City Criminal Records Public?
Edmond City criminal records are public. Oklahoma law provides public access to criminal history records via name-based searches provided by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). Residents may request online, by mail, fax, or in-person. To request online, create an account on the Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP). The portal requires the subject's first and last name and date of birth. The CHIRP will search the three years before and after the provided birth date. Requestors may also add aliases and social security numbers for a more extensive search. Each request costs $15, payable by credit card or electronic fund transfer.
Requests are also possible via mail by sending a completed request form. Mail requests are payable by cashier's checks or money orders. Residents may send requests to the:
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Criminal History Record Information Request
6600 North Harvey Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: (405) 848-6724
Fax: (405) 879-2503
How to Obtain Edmond City Police Reports and Arrest Records
The Edmond Police Department provides residents with copies of police records and arrest records. These records are public records obtainable online, via mail, or in person. To request online, interested persons may complete the open records request form by selecting the "Police Department" at the top of the form and submitting it after providing all other required details.
To obtain an Edmond City arrest record or police report by mail, requestors may send written applications describing the records. The application should contain all known specifics, including names, dates, and charge information. Alternatively, residents may request in person by visiting the:
Edmond Police Department
100 East First Street
Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: (405) 359-4420
Fax: (405) 341-6845
Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Edmond City
The Edmond Police Department provides public access to information on registered sex offenders in the city. Available details include the offender's full name, offense, address, birth date, and physical descriptors. The offender's photograph, registered vehicle, and tag number are also available.
Sex offender information is also available at the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Through the sex offender registry, a requestor may conduct a basic search, appearance search, offense search, or map search. Alternatively, interested persons may obtain Edmond City sex offender information by sending email requests to osor@doc.state.ok.us.
How to Find Edmond City Inmate Records
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) maintains an online inmate search page for persons incarcerated in the Oklahoma County Detention Center. To find Edmond City inmate records, residents may provide inmates last and first names. Note that the database only contains information on current inmates. For additional information, interested requestors can call (405) 713-1930 or visit the:
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office
2101 Northeast 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Edmond City Jail?
Visitors to the Oklahoma County Detention Center should be at least 18 years old. If younger, the visitor must be in the company of an adult at all times. Each adult visitor is only allowed to visit with one child. Prospective visitors should call (405) 713-2015 to schedule visits.
Food, drinks, bags, cell phones, purses, and smoking paraphernalia are considered contraband items and should not be brought into the building. Visitors are also expected to refrain from profanity or harassment of any staff.
The Detention Center requires visitors to adhere to a strict dress code. Anyone who violates the contraband order, dress code, or other facility rules, may lose their visitation privilege.
Court Records
Edmond City sits a branch of the Oklahoma County District Court and a Municipal Court. The District Court is the court of general jurisdiction for all criminal and civil matters. The Municipal Court hears traffic and criminal cases based on municipal ordinance violations. Edmond City courts provide access to court records.
Locations of Courts in Edmond City
Oklahoma County District Court – Edmond Office
Downtown Edmond Community Center
28 East Main Street
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: (405) 359-4515
Edmond Municipal Court
101 East 1st Street
Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: (405) 359-4360
Fax: (405) 359-4726
Email: court@edmondok.com
Are Edmond City Court Records Public?
Most Edmond court records are public. The general public has the right of access to public Edmond City court records and may request copies from court clerks. However, sealed or expunged records are closed to the public. Furthermore, juvenile court records and other records otherwise deemed private by a court order or law are not publicly accessible.
Can You Look Up an Edmond City Court Case Online?
Residents may access Edmond court records online via the search function provided by the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OCSN). To find a record, the requestor must select "Oklahoma County District Court" at the top of the page to conduct a search by case number, party, or citation number. Available details include party names and types, events, attorneys, docket entries, and the case judge.
How to Obtain Edmond City Civil Court Case Records
Interested parties may obtain Edmond civil court records from the Oklahoma County Court Clerk. Each Edmond court record costs $1 for the first page and 50 cents for each additional page. Certification costs 50 cents per document. Interested persons may submit requests online by completing and submitting the online request form. Edmond civil court records are also requestable by visiting the Oklahoma County Court Clerk and providing details of desired records in person. Requests should be directed to the:
Oklahoma County District Court – Edmond Office
Downtown Edmond Community Center
28 East Main Street
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: (405) 359-4515
How to Obtain Edmond City Criminal Court Case Records
The Oklahoma County Court Clerk issues copies of Edmond City criminal court records. Residents may obtain records by submitting a completed online request form. The first page of a criminal court record costs $1. Each additional page costs 50 cents. Persons who require certified records are also charged 50 cents for each document. Alternatively, record seekers may make in-person requests by visiting the:
Oklahoma County District Court – Edmond Office
Downtown Edmond Community Center
28 East Main Street
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: (405) 359-4515
What are Edmond City Vital Records?
Edmond City vital records contain recorded information on marriages, divorces, births, and deaths in the city. Edmond vital records are obtainable from the Oklahoma County District Court, County Court Clerk's Office, and the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Not all Edmond vital records are public.
Where and How to Obtain Edmond City Divorce Records
The Oklahoma County District Court provides copies of Edmond divorce records. Interested persons may contact the Clerk of the Court by sending written requests or visiting the court in person, and providing the Clerk's Office with the divorced parties' names and the divorce date. Varying copy fees may also be applicable. Requests are possible by mail or in person using the following information:
Oklahoma County District Court – Edmond Office
Downtown Edmond Community Center
28 East Main Street
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: (405) 359-4515
Where and How to Get Public Edmond City Marriage Records
To obtain public Edmond marriage records, requestors should contact the Oklahoma County Court Clerk. Interested persons may visit the Clerk's Office or send written applications. The written application should provide the married parties' names, birth dates, date of marriage, marriage location, and other known details. Record seekers are to send requests or visit in person using the following information:
Oklahoma County District Court – Edmond Office
Downtown Edmond Community Center
28 East Main Street
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: (405) 359-4515
Note that the Court Clerk may charge a request fee for making copies available to requestors. Interested persons may also obtain copies by filling the Court Clerk's request form, using the bride's maiden name or last name as provided on their application. The form also requires the requestor's email address and the desired number of copies. The requestor may also add other contact details such as a name, phone number, and address. Requests are usually completed within 10 business days from the day the Court Clerk receives payment. While requestors may choose to receive email copies of plain Edmond marriage certificates, certified copies are unavailable by email.
Where and How to Get Confidential Edmond City Marriage Records
All Edmond City marriage records are public. The Oklahoma County Court Clerk does not provide confidential copies of Edmond marriage certificates.
Where and How to Find Edmond City Birth Records
The Oklahoma State Department of Health maintains copies of all births in the state. Edmond birth records are not public records. Access is restricted to the following eligible persons:
- The person named on the record if at least 15 years old
- A parent named on the record
- Adoptive parents or their attorneys
- An attorney for the person named on the record
- A legal guardian
- A foster parent
- A requestor with a court order granting access
- Anyone with a statement of release signed by the person named on the record or a parent if the person named is under 18 years old
To order an Edmond birth certificate, complete the birth certificate request form. Include the person's full name, gender, birth date, and parent's full name. If the subject of the record is less than two years old, include the name of the hospital or midwife. Each record costs $15, payable by checks or money orders made out to OSDH. A valid government-issued photo ID, proof of eligibility, and a self-addressed and stamped envelope is also required. Requests should be sent by mail to:
Vital Records Service
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 248964
Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964
Phone: (405) 426-8880
Where and How to Find Edmond City Death Records
Edmond death records are obtainable from the Oklahoma State Department of Health. These records are not considered public records and are only available to the following eligible persons:
- A surviving spouse, child, sibling, parent, legal guardian, or grandparent
- Anyone that can prove a familial relationship to the decedent
- A requestor with a court order granting access
- Any person who jointly owned or was a joint tenant on the decedent's personal or real property
- Any person listed in the decedent's will, if the will is in probate
- A legal representative of the decedent's estate
To obtain an Edmond death certificate, requestors should complete the death certificate request form with the decedent's full name, date of death, and place of death. Each certificate costs $15. Payment is accepted via checks or money orders made out to OSDH. Enclose the completed form with payment, a self-addressed and stamped envelope, a valid government-issued ID, and proof of eligibility. Record seekers may send requests to the:
Vital Records Service
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 248964
Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964
Phone: (405) 426-8880
