What are Rogers County Public Records?
Rogers County public record is any document in the form of books, papers, journals, maps, designs, drawings, computer tapes, microfilms, video recording, data files, sound recordings, disks, or any medium for storing information. Rogers County public record is accessible at any public agencies, departments, bureaus, commission, trusteeship, council, village, township, district, court, executive office, or any public office. Public bodies create, maintain, and receive public records.
Although the Oklahoma Open Records Act grants the public right to obtain public records, the Act restricts the following records from public view:
- Personnel records.
- Law enforcement registration files.
- A public official personally created materials.
- Records of bids where disclosure would give an advantage to competitors
- The feasibility plans, financing proposals, financial statements, trade secrets, or marketing plans of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
- Federal records in the custody of a public body.
- Crop and livestock reports
- Educational records and materials such as student records, teachers' lesson plans, and personal communication concerning a student.
Rogers County Crime Statistics
The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) grants access to a database of crime statistics generated from reports received from Police Departments and Sheriff’s Offices across Oklahoma. The UCR obtains Rogers County crime data from the Rogers County Sheriff’s Department and eight other law enforcement agencies within the county.
In 2019, Rogers County law enforcement agencies recorded 176 violent crimes, including 134 aggravated assaults, 28 rapes, 10robberies, and murders. The total number from property crime was 1,455 from 932 larceny thefts, 334 burglaries, 185 auto thefts, and 4 arsons. In 2020, the county crime data reported 215 violent crimes and 1,278 property crimes, including 879 larceny thefts, 238 burglaries, 150 motor vehicle thefts, 11 arsons, 170 aggravated assaults. 36 rapes, 7 robberies, and 2 murders.
Between 2019 and 2020, violent crimes increased by 22%, while property crimes fell by 12% between the two years. Despite the increase in violent crimes, the overall crime rate in Rogers County decreased by 8.5%.
Are Rogers County Criminal Records Public?
According to the Oklahoma Public Records Act, Rogers County criminal records are public records. Parties seeking a Rogers criminal record can access it at the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office; parties should provide specific details of the record to facilitate the search. Alternatively, obtain criminal records on the Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP)
How to Obtain Rogers County Police Reports and Arrest Records?
A police report describes an officer’s experience during an arrest, while arrest records list the crimes committed by the offender. Most law enforcement officers' records are available to the public in Oklahoma unless releasing the record endangers a person’s safety or compromises active investigation. The Records Division of the Sheriff’s Office administers the Rogers County arrest records and police reports. Interested parties can get the records from the Sheriff’s Office located at:
Rogers County Sheriff’s Office
Records Division
114 South Missouri Avenue
Claremore, OK 74017
Phone: (918) 342-9700
Fax: (918) 341-3150
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Rogers County
Interested parties can access Rogers County sex offenders' information using the Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry. The registry allows record seekers to search its database using its appearance, basic, offense, or map search feature. For successful search results, parties should have the first and last name, address, street, city, zip code, race, gender, sex, age, height, hair and eye color, offense, and other physical identifiers of the sex offender. Parties may register using the email notification system to receive information by email when a sex offender registers within an address of interest.
How to Find Rogers County Inmate Records
Rogers County Sheriff’s Office runs the county jail operations, and parties interested in obtaining inmate records may call the Sheriff’s Office on (918) 342-9700 or visit the office during its business hours from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at:
Rogers County Sheriff’s Office
Records Division
114 South Missouri Avenue
Claremore, OK 74017
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Rogers County Jail?
Rogers County jail administration conducts video conference visitation on-site at the visitation kiosk at the county jail lobby or remotely at the visitor's location. The county jail runs visitation from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the jail lobby. Family and friends can schedule visits at the jail visitation lobby before the preferred visitation time. Parties can contact the county jail administration on (918) 342-9700 to inquire about its visitation rules.
Rogers County Court Records
Rogers County District Court is the primary court in Rogers county presiding over all civil and criminal cases. Court records contain the sworn testimony, arguments, and defense made under oath during a court proceeding. Rogers County court records include civil, criminal, domestic relations, juvenile felonies, divorces, and mental health court records. The eight Municipal Courts in the county handle cases on violations of municipal ordinances such as violations of traffic, criminal, parking, and environmental ordinance. Anyone interested in obtaining a Rogers court record may visit the courthouse that presided over the case at the following address:
Rogers County District Court
Rogers County Courthouse
200 South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
Claremore, OK 74017
Phone: (918) 923-4961
Fax: (918) 923-4567
Catoosa Municipal Court
214 South Cherokee Street
P.O. Box 190
Catoosa, OK 74015
Phone: (918) 266-0801
Fax: (918) 266-1687
Chelsea Municipal Court
637 Olive Street
Chelsea, OK 74016
Phone: (918) 789-2557
Claremore Municipal Court
104 South Muskogee
P.O. Box 249
Claremore, OK 74018
Phone: (918) 341-1325
Fax: (918) 341-7705
Inola Municipal Court
1 West Commercial Street
P.O. Box 249
Inola, OK 74036
Phone: (918) 543-2430
Fax: (918) 543-3178
Oologah Municipal Court
225 West Alta
P.O. Box 939
Oologah, OK 74053
Phone: (918) 443-2783 Ext 102
Talala Municipal Court
102 West Watova Street
P.O. Box 52
Talala, OK 74080
Phone: (918) 275-4203
Verdigris Municipal Court
25757 South Highway 66
Verdigris, OK 74019
Phone: (918) 379-0142
Are Rogers County Court Records Public?
Non-confidential court records are available to the public according to the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The County Clerk of Court maintains Rogers County court records and provides access to the documents by mail or walk-in service to requesters who provide the requirements necessary to obtain a court record. However, some Rogers County court records are unavailable to record seekers. Court records such as adoption, mental health, juvenile, sealed, confidential, and custody evaluation court records are not available to the public.
How to Obtain Rogers County Civil Court Case Records
Record seekers can make a written request for Rogers County civil court case records in person or by mail. Requesters should provide the civil court case details in a formal application to the record custodian and include the required fees and a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID. The office opens to record seekers from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Parties can mail or drop the request at:
Rogers County Court Clerk
200 South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
Claremore, OK 74017
Phone: (918) 923-4961
Fax: (918) 923-4567
Parties may also obtain Rogers County civil court case records online using the Oklahoma State Court Networks. The search tool provides an online database of civil court case records within Oklahoma. Searchers should have the case number, full name, case file date, case type, or citation number to access the civil court case record of interest.
How to Obtain Rogers County Criminal Court Records
Rogers County criminal court cases include felonies, juvenile, felony preliminary hearings, and misdemeanors, and the records generated during the court trial are available to the public. Interested parties can get criminal court records at the Rogers County Court Clerk Office by submitting a formal application and including details of the desired record, such as the case number, filing date, parties involved, and attorney details. The Court Clerk charges a fee to obtain copies of the criminal court records, and requesters can send the request by mail or in person. The address of the Clerk of Court Office is:
Rogers County Court Clerk
200 South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
Claremore, OK 74017
Phone: (918) 923-4961
Fax: (918) 923-4567
Oklahoma provides an online database of court records with the Oklahoma State Court Network, and interested persons may access Rogers County criminal court case records using this web tool. The site requires searchers to possess specifics about the sought-after record. Parties can provide information such as the case number, names of parties involved, citation number, and District Court type to obtain a favorable search. Record seekers should restrict the search to Rogers County.
What are Rogers County Vital Records?
Rogers County vital records contain information on life events and include death certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and birth certificates. In Oklahoma, vital records are not public records, and only persons with a direct and substantial interest may obtain certified copies of a vital record. Residents of Rogers County may access marriage and divorce records at the Clerk of Court Office and birth and death records at the Oklahoma State Department of Health Vital Records Office.
Where and How to Obtain Rogers County Divorce Records
A divorce decree is a final pronouncement by the judge stating the terms to end a marriage. In Oklahoma, certified copies of the divorce decree are only available to the divorcing couple, and their attorneys and parties may only access the record at the court that granted the divorce.
Parties seeking a Rogers County divorce decree can obtain the record in person or mail from the County Court Clerk for a fee. Parties should make a written request providing relevant record details to facilitate the search. The County Clerk office opens to in-person requesters on Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and mail requesters at:
Rogers County Court Clerk
200 South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
Claremore, OK 74017
Phone: (918) 923-4961
Fax: (918) 923-4567
Where and How to Get Public Rogers County Marriage Records
Rogers County marriage record is available to specific individuals, including the couple, immediate family members, or legal guardians. Qualified persons may order the certificate from the County Clerk of Court's Office. The Office accepts a written request for a marriage record by mail or in person, and the requester should provide details such as the couple's name and date and county of marriage. Parties can mail the request or obtain the record in person across the counter at the Clerk of Courts Office situated at:
Rogers County Court Clerk
200 South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
Claremore, OK 74017
Phone: (918) 923-4961
Fax: (918) 923-4567
Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Rogers County
The Rogers County Court Clerk does not issue confidential marriage records as all marriages conducted in Oklahoma are public marriages.
Where and How to Find Rogers County Birth Records
The Oklahoma State Department for Health grants certified copies of Rogers County birth certificates to requesters. Only authorized persons may receive copies of the birth record; such persons include:
- The birth record holder
- The parents named on the record.
- Adoptive parents
- Legal guardian
- Attorney of the person named on the birth record
- Someone with a court order
- Foster parents
- Spouse, grandparents, stepparents
Certified copies of Rogers County birth records cost $20.00, and additional copies of the same certificate cost $15.00. Parties can make payment with a money order or check. Record seekers can order the request by mail by furnishing the required information on the Oklahoma Birth Certificate Request Form. Requesters should include a self-addressed and stamped envelope, an unexpired government-issued ID, and the fees to send the form. Parties can mail the application to:
Vital Records
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 53551
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3551
The Department of Health also accepts requests for birth records in its office. Parties should fill out the application form and come along with the form and a valid ID during its business hours on Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at:
Vital Records
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NorthEast 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3551
Where and How to Find Rogers County Death Records
Certified copies of Rogers County death records are available at the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Interested parties may order the death record in person or by mail. There is a $20.00 fee to get the certificate and $15.00 for additional copies. Persons requesting the death record can pay the fees with a check or money order made payable to the Department of Health. Parties who choose to walk into the State Department of Health Office to order the death record can visit the office from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday with a valid ID, the Oklahoma Death Certificate Request Form duly signed, and the fees. The office location is at:
Vital Records
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NorthEast 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3551
Individuals who prefer to order the death record by mail should send a complete application including the Oklahoma Death Certificate Request Form, a government-issued photo ID, the fees, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Vital Records
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 53551
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3551
However, to obtain a death record, the requesters must be eligible. Persons permitted to obtain certified copies of Rogers County death records include:
- The family members of the deceased such as the spouse, children, legal guardian, or parents
- A person named on the will of the deceased
- A person who can demonstrate family tied with the decedent
- Funeral director
- A joint owner on a property of the decedent
- A legal representative of the assets of the deceased
Identifying documents acceptable when sending a request for Rogers County death record include:
- U.S passport
- A foreign passport with a visa
- Military photo ID
- Tribal photo ID
- Oklahoma Self Defense Act
- Resident alien card
- Employment authorization form
- Temporary resident card
- Oklahoma Department of Corrections Consolidated Record (CRC)
- Drivers license
Residents seeking a death certificate who do not possess the approved form of ID may present two secondary IDs. The State Department of Health will send the death record to the address on the secondary ID.
