Oklahoma Felony Records
Oklahoma felony records are public court documents you can search online or in person at any District Court in the state. The Oklahoma State Courts Network gives free access to case data from all 77 counties. You can look up a case by name, case number, or filing date. Each county Court Clerk keeps the full file for every felony filed in that district. The case number for felonies starts with "CF" followed by the year and a sequence number. If you need certified copies of court papers, the Court Clerk in the county where the case was filed can pull the file and make copies. On Demand Court Records offers advanced search tools and document access across all 77 counties as well.
Oklahoma Felony Records Overview
Where to Find Oklahoma Felony Records
The District Court is where felony records live in Oklahoma. Each of the 77 counties has its own District Court, and every one falls under a judicial district. The Court Clerk in each county stores the full case file for every felony that gets filed there. That file holds the charges, docket entries, plea info, and the final disposition. Oklahoma uses a unified court system, so the same rules and fee schedules apply across the state. All court records are public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.1), with exceptions for juvenile cases, mental health proceedings, and sealed or expunged files.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network is the main free tool for finding felony records. It covers every county in the state. You can pull up case details, party names, charges, court dates, and docket entries without paying a cent. The site runs around the clock. For full document images and more search options, On Demand Court Records offers paid access at $5 per month for basic searches or $55 per month for district court image subscriptions.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation runs a separate criminal history check system called CHIRP. A name-based search costs $15 and a fingerprint-based check runs $19. The OSBI office sits at 6600 N. Harvey Place in Oklahoma City, and you can reach them at (405) 848-6724. This is a statewide search that pulls records from across all counties at once.
Note: OSCN provides free access to felony case data from all 77 Oklahoma counties, but certified copies require a visit or written request to the specific County Court Clerk.
How to Search Felony Records in Oklahoma
Oklahoma gives you several ways to search for felony records. Online access is the fastest path for basic case info. Going to the courthouse works best when you need certified copies or want to see the full case file in person.
On OSCN, you start by picking a county from the dropdown or searching statewide. The search fields let you enter a party name (last name first), a full case number, a date range, or a case type. Pick "CF" for criminal felony. The results show the case header, party names, charges with statute codes, filing dates, disposition info, and docket entries. Some documents are viewable right on the site. Others show a note that says the file is available at the Court Clerk's office. You do not need an account or password to use OSCN.
To search felony records on OSCN, you need:
- Full name of the defendant (last name at minimum)
- County where the case was filed (or search all courts)
- Case number if you have it (format: CF-YYYY-XXXX)
- Approximate filing date range if the name is common
ODCR works as a second option. It covers 70 courts with up-to-date records. You can search by court group, party name, party type, case type, or full case number. Basic case list searches are free. Document PDF access costs $1 to $3 per file. An advanced search runs $5.
You can also visit any Court Clerk in person. Bring the case number if you have it. Staff can search by name or case number and print copies on the spot. Certified copies carry the court seal and cost more than plain ones.
What Oklahoma Felony Records Contain
A felony case file in Oklahoma holds a lot of detail. The case number follows the format CF-YYYY-XXXX, where CF stands for Criminal Felony, the four digits after the dash mark the year, and the last digits are the sequence number. Every file starts with the charges and builds from there through each court event until the case closes.
A typical felony record in Oklahoma shows:
- Defendant's full name and date of birth
- Charge count, code, description, and degree
- Filing date and offense date
- Bond information and attorney of record
- All court proceedings and docket entries
- Plea entered and final disposition
- Sentencing details, court costs, and fines
Most felony records at the District Court are open to the public. You do not have to be a party to the case to get copies. Juvenile records, adoption files, mental health proceedings, and expunged cases are not available to the public. Social security numbers and financial account numbers get redacted from public view.
Oklahoma Felony Records and State Law
Court records in Oklahoma are public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, found in Title 51 O.S. § 24A.1 through 24A.30. This law says that all records held by public bodies are open for inspection. Copy fees are limited to the direct cost of making copies. The standard rate is $0.25 per page, with certified copies at $1.00 per page.
Court Clerk fees for felony records follow Oklahoma Statutes Title 28 § 31. The first page of any copy costs $1.00. Each page after that is $0.50. Certification runs $0.50 per document, and authentication of court records is $5.00. If you do not have a case number and need the Clerk to search, the fee is $5.00 per seven-year span searched. These fees are set by state law and apply in every county.
Oklahoma allows expungement of certain felony records under 22 O.S. §§ 18-19. Non-violent felonies can be sealed five years after completion of the sentence if the person has a clean record since then. Once a record is expunged, it no longer shows up in public searches on OSCN or through the Court Clerk. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections keeps a separate offender search database that shows current and past state prison inmates, sentences, and release dates.
Felony Record Copy Fees in Oklahoma
The cost to get felony record copies is the same across all 77 counties. State law sets the rates. The Court Clerk in each county follows the same schedule.
On OSCN, searching and viewing case data is free. You can read docket entries, check case status, and see charge details at no cost. When you need a paper copy or a certified document, you pay the Clerk's office directly. Plain copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. A certified copy adds $0.50 for the certification stamp. If you need the record authenticated for use outside Oklahoma, that runs $5.00 per certificate. Some counties like Comanche County charge a $10.00 search fee and $1.50 for the first page, so check with the local Court Clerk to confirm exact fees before you go.
ODCR charges its own fees for online document access. A single document PDF costs $1 to $3. The monthly subscription for full district court image access is $55. Advanced searches run $5 each.
Note: Fees can vary slightly by county. Contact the Court Clerk in the specific county or check oscn.net for the latest fee information before submitting a request.
How to Get Copies of Oklahoma Felony Records
To get copies of a felony record, contact the District Court Clerk in the county where the case was filed. You can go in person, call, or send a written request by mail. Bring the case number if you have it. The Clerk can also search by the defendant's name if the case number is not available, though a $5.00 search fee applies for each seven-year period checked.
Some counties accept email requests. Cleveland County, for example, takes requests at MARILYN.WILLIAMS@OSCN.NET for documents marked as available at the Court Clerk's office on the OSCN docket. Garfield County accepts email requests at garfieldrequests@oscn.net. Not every county offers email service, so call first. In-person requests are usually handled the same day. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. Certified copies may need a bit more time to process.
For a statewide criminal history check that pulls felony records from all counties at once, contact the OSBI at 6600 N. Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Phone: (405) 848-6724. A name-based search is $15 and takes 3 to 5 business days. You can pay by cashier's check, money order, cash (in person), or credit card.
Are Felony Records Public in Oklahoma
Yes. Oklahoma felony records are public. The state's Open Records Act makes court files available to anyone who asks. You do not need to be a party in the case. You do not have to give a reason for your request. Walk into any Court Clerk's office and ask for a copy. It is that simple.
Some records have limits. Juvenile court files are confidential by law. Mental health proceedings are restricted. Adoption records stay sealed. If a judge grants an expungement under 22 O.S. §§ 18-19, the record gets removed from public access entirely. A party can ask the court to seal other documents if there is a strong reason, but this does not happen often. The judge weighs privacy concerns against public interest before making that call.
Browse Oklahoma Felony Records by County
Each of Oklahoma's 77 counties has its own District Court that handles felony cases. Pick a county below to find local contact info and resources for felony records in that area.
Felony Records in Major Oklahoma Cities
Residents of major cities file felony cases at the District Court in their county. Pick a city below to find out where to go for felony records in that area.