Bartlesville Felony Records
Bartlesville felony records go through the Washington County District Court. The courthouse is on Johnstone Avenue, just steps from the Bartlesville Police Department. If you want to search for a felony case from Bartlesville, the free OSCN website covers Washington County. You can also visit the court clerk's office in person to pull copies. The Bartlesville Police Department handles arrest reports and incident records on the law enforcement side, but the felony case file itself is maintained by the Washington County Court Clerk, Jean Davis. Getting the records you need starts with knowing which office holds what.
Bartlesville Overview
Washington County District Court for Bartlesville
The Washington County District Court at 420 S Johnstone Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003 handles all felony cases from the city. The court clerk, Jean Davis, runs the records office. You can call (918) 337-2870 for case questions. The courthouse is in downtown Bartlesville, and it shares the same street as the police department and city hall, so everything is within a few blocks.
Bartlesville Municipal Court is separate and only deals with misdemeanors, traffic citations, and city ordinance violations. Court sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 am in the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall at 401 S Johnstone Ave. The municipal court clerk can be reached at 918-338-4225. But if you need felony information, the district court is where to go.
| Court | Washington County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 S Johnstone Ave Bartlesville, OK 74003 |
| Phone | (918) 337-2870 |
| Court Clerk | Jean Davis |
The Washington County Court Clerk page has information about how to request records and what services are available at the courthouse.
The court clerk's page lists hours, contact details, and how to access Washington County felony case information from the Bartlesville area.
How to Find Bartlesville Felony Records
Start your search on the Oklahoma State Courts Network. Pick Washington County and type in the person's name. OSCN is free and shows charges, docket entries, hearing dates, and case status. No account is required. This is the best starting point for any Bartlesville felony search.
For more detail, try On Demand Court Records. The basic subscription is $5.00 per month and includes better search filters. ODCR may also show document images that OSCN does not display. If you search for Bartlesville felony records often, the paid service can save time.
The Bartlesville Police Department has its own records division at the Public Safety Complex, 615 S Johnstone Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003. The records clerk is Chelsea Boyd, and you can reach her at 918-338-4021. The department also accepts fax requests at 918-338-4043. You can submit an Open Records Request Form to get police-side documents related to felony arrests in Bartlesville.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office also has a records request process. Fingerprint fees are $30 for 2 cards, and copies are $1 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
The Bartlesville court payments page provides information about municipal court processes and how they connect to the broader court system in Washington County.
Bartlesville Felony Record Fees
Standard copies of Bartlesville felony records cost $0.25 per page through the police department or court. Certified copies are $1.00 per page. The police department may also charge research fees for complex requests. One example from Bartlesville city records shows a complex data request costing $52.50 that required multiple hours of research time.
The police records division has only two employees, so extensive requests may take significant time to process. Standard turnaround is 5 to 10 business days. Complex requests can take longer. The department will send you a cost letter before processing if the fees are going to be substantial. That way you can decide whether to proceed before any money changes hands.
The Bartlesville forms and archive page has open records forms and additional information about the city's records process. The city clerk at 918-338-4212 can also coordinate records requests across departments.
For the municipal court side, online payments are available at the Bartlesville court payment portal. You can also check the Bartlesville Municipal Code for local ordinance details.
Felony Law and Bartlesville Cases
Oklahoma felonies are defined under Title 21 of the state statutes. Any crime carrying a potential sentence of more than one year qualifies as a felony. Bartlesville felony cases go through the Washington County District Court and follow statewide sentencing guidelines.
The Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51 Section 24A.5, makes court records and police records open to public inspection. You have the right to see and copy Bartlesville felony records held at the courthouse or police department. The only exceptions are records sealed by court order or expunged under Title 22 Section 18.
Bartlesville operates as a Home Rule Charter city with about 37,290 residents. The police department runs the E-911 dispatch center that serves Bartlesville, Dewey, and the rest of Washington County. This means the department handles dispatch for the entire county, and records from those calls may intersect with felony case documentation at the district court level.
Statewide Searches from Bartlesville
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation offers criminal history checks covering all 77 counties. A name-based search is $15.00. Contact OSBI at 6600 N Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, or call (405) 848-6724. Results come back in 7 to 10 business days and include felony records from Bartlesville as well as every other jurisdiction in the state.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections offender lookup is a free way to check if someone is in state custody. Search by name and see their charges, sentence details, and facility location. This covers anyone who was convicted of a felony in Bartlesville and received a prison sentence. The VINE system is also available for tracking offender status changes.
Washington County Felony Records
Bartlesville is in Washington County, and the Washington County District Court handles all felony filings from the city. For the full county resource guide, visit the Washington County felony records page.
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