Tulsa County Court Records
Court records in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, are all documents created or filed about a legal case or court proceedings within the county. The District Court generates court records from the cases filed in Tulsa County. Criminal and civil court records can be obtained remotely or in person from the Clerk of Court. The Local District Court Rules permit the inspection and release of Tulsa County Public Records, including court records.
The presence of court records enhances the legitimacy of the legal system and, ultimately, the assurance of justice. Official court records serve as a necessary framework for the legal system, ensuring public transparency and judicial accountability. They are also a good data source for demographic, immigration, and genealogy research.
Are Court Records Public in Tulsa County?
Yes. Members of the public have the right to view public records according to the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Therefore, Tulsa County court records are considered public records by the state. However, law code 51 O.S. §24A.29 makes provisions for situations where court records are not open to public access. Some records not available for public access are:
- Adoption records
- Mental health records
- Attorney-client privilege records
- Juvenile delinquency proceedings
- Termination of parental rights case records
- Expunged or otherwise sealed court records
- Records of victims of child molestation sexual assault
- Records that would disclose a person’s social security number
- Records relating to a civil action where the requesting party and the public body are parties.
What Do Tulsa County Court Records Contain?
Court records usually contain information about cases filed with any Tulsa County District Court. The following details can generally be found in Tulsa County Court records:
- Case number
- Case type
- Case name
- Filing date
- Judge’s name
- Case information (case title, location, county, division, and disposition)
- Docket information (docket date, code, and description)
- Hearing information
- Events (event date, party, docket, and reporter)
- Attorney information (name and address)
- Orders (order number, date, description, and expiry date)
- Count (count number, date of offense, party name, and disposition information)
- Case participant (participant name, participant type MC number, Pin number, OTC number, and bar number)
- Citation information (arresting agency, location of offense, county, citation number, license class and endorsements, employer, violation type, vehicle make, model, body style, color, tag, tag year, and tag issuer, commercial vehicle, hazardous material, accident, personal injury, property damage, fatality, bond amount, information date, and comments.
Where to Conduct a Tulsa County Case Lookup
The following agencies are available for conducting a court case lookup in Tulsa County:
- Tulsa County District Court
- Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN)
- Oklahoma Supreme Court
- Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals
- Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals
How to Conduct a Tulsa County Case Records Search
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission also offers court docket records to the general public through its Online Case Processing System. The search criteria include case number, case type, order number, relief sought, section, township, range, county, party name, party type, and filing date. These search services are rendered to the general public at no cost. Alternatively, individuals can use the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) Docket Search tool to find Tulsa County case records online. A search can be conducted by:
- Case number
- Party (last name, first name, middle name, born on or after date, and born before date)
- Lower court case number (court, case type, filing year, and number)
- Traffic citations (citation number)
Individuals should select a court or county, case type, or date range to streamline their searches. The OSCN has a Daily Filings by County link that can also be used for case lookups. Enter the parameters necessary to process a request in the search fields provided. Individuals can visit the Tulsa County District Court during business hours to find court case records. The court staff would require a party name or case number to complete the search.
Tulsa County Civil Court Case Records
Civil court records are dispute records regarding injury, rights, or responsibilities between two or more parties. The Tulsa County District Court Civil Division handles all non-criminal cases besides family, juvenile, and probate proceedings. Anyone seeking Tulsa County civil court records may visit the District Court Civil Division during normal business hours. A case number or name would be required to process the request. Individuals can also easily obtain civil court records online through the Oklahoma State Court Network Online Case Processing System. A search can be conducted by case type (requires additional parameters), party type (must be used with Party Name), or county (must be used with another search parameter). The OSCN Docket Search tool is also useful in conducting a civil case record search.,
Tulsa County Criminal Court Case Records
A criminal court case record is an official document that provides insight into the criminal violations of an individual. The Tulsa County District Court Criminal Division is the custodian of all criminal cases in Tulsa County. A criminal case record can be retrieved online or in person at the Court. Online requests can be done for free through the Online Case Processing System. The search parameters are by case number or party name. In-person requesters must visit the District Court during business hours. A case number or party name will be required to complete the search. The Court does not charge fees for viewing or inspecting criminal court records, but copies of such records typically attract a small fee.
How to Get Court Records Online for Free
The Tulsa County District Court allows individuals to retrieve court records online. Here is how to get court records online for free in Tulsa County:
- Visit the Tulsa County District Court official website
- Click the “Information” menu at the top bar
- Click the “Case Lookup” tool in the QUICK LINKS section
- Select County or Court
- Conduct a search by case number, party, or traffic citation
- Individuals can limit their search by case type or date range
Courts in Tulsa County
Below are the addresses of all courts in Tulsa County:
Tulsa County District Court
Tulsa County Courthouse
500 South Denver Avenue, Room 200,
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: (918) 596-5000
Fax: (918) 596-5402
Tulsa County District Court - Juvenile Division
500 W. Archer Street,
Tulsa, OK 74103-2208
Phone: (918) 596-5971
