Canadian County Felony Records
Canadian County felony records are filed at the District Court in El Reno. This is one of the fastest-growing counties in Oklahoma, located just west of Oklahoma City. The county has a comprehensive online presence for court records, with both OSCN and its own county website offering search tools. You can look up felony cases for free through the state system or use the county record search portal. The Court Clerk's office in El Reno handles certified copies, mail requests, and in-person record searches. With records in the criminal database going back to 1990, Canadian County has solid digital coverage of felony filings.
Canadian County Overview
Canadian County Court Clerk
Marie Hirst serves as Court Clerk for Canadian County. Her office handles felony case records, copy requests, and certified document orders. The courthouse is at 301 N. Choctaw Avenue in El Reno. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can call (405) 295-6100 or fax requests to (405) 422-2411.
Canadian County felony records are thorough. Each case file shows the defendant's name and date of birth, case number in the CF-YYYY-XXXX format, charge count, charge code and description, charge degree, file date, court proceedings, docket entries, disposition, sentence, and attorney information. The OSCN search lets you look these up by party name, case number, attorney bar number, filing date range, or case type. That is more search flexibility than many Oklahoma counties offer.
The county also has a record search portal on its own website at canadiancounty.org. This covers a range of county records beyond just court filings. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for people who want to search in person.
| Court | Canadian County District Court |
|---|---|
| Court Clerk | Marie Hirst |
| Address |
301 N. Choctaw Avenue El Reno, OK 73036 Mailing: P.O. Box 730, El Reno, OK 73036 |
| Phone | (405) 295-6100 |
| Fax | (405) 422-2411 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | Canadian County Court Clerk |
For land records, the County Clerk's office is at 201 N Choctaw Avenue in El Reno. Call (405) 295-6134 for property record inquiries. Land records have been indexed online since January 1, 1987, with images available from January 1, 1993. The Canadian County land records portal handles those searches.
Search Canadian County Felony Cases
You have several options for finding felony records in Canadian County. Start with the OSCN free search by selecting Canadian County from the dropdown. Enter a name, case number, or date range. Results include case details, docket entries, and disposition info. The system is updated regularly and covers cases back to 1990 in the criminal database.
The county record search portal is another useful tool. It may cover additional county filings beyond what OSCN shows. Between the two systems, you can get a comprehensive picture of felony records in Canadian County. The county website at canadiancounty.org also has general information about court services.
For mail requests, write to P.O. Box 730, El Reno, OK 73036. Include the names of all parties, case number if known, approximate filing date, type of case, specific documents you want, and your name, address, and phone number. The Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.1) guarantees public access to most court records.
Canadian County Felony Record Fees
Canadian County charges $1.00 per page for regular copies and $5.00 per page for certified copies of felony records. A record search by mail costs $5.00 if the case number is unknown. Name searches run $15.00 per name. These fees follow the schedule under 28 O.S. § 31 and are set by the Court Clerk's office.
Online searches through OSCN are free. You only pay when you need the clerk to pull copies or run searches. The courthouse has public access terminals if you want to do your own research in person at no charge.
Note: Canadian County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Oklahoma, so the court handles a high volume of filings compared to many other counties.
Cities in Canadian County
Canadian County includes several communities in the Oklahoma City metro area. All felony cases from these cities are filed at the Canadian County District Court in El Reno.
Other communities in Canadian County include El Reno, Piedmont, Union City, and Calumet. All felony matters go through the District Court in El Reno regardless of which city the offense took place in.
Canadian County Record Search
The Canadian County record search page on the county website provides a search tool for various county records.
This is one of several online tools available for finding records in Canadian County. The OSCN system offers additional court-specific search capabilities.
Are Canadian County Felony Records Public
Canadian County felony records are public under Oklahoma's Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.1). You can request case files at the courthouse in El Reno without a stated reason. Court Clerk Marie Hirst's office must provide access to charging documents, docket sheets, plea entries, and sentencing records during business hours. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you search records yourself.
Sealed and expunged records under 22 O.S. §§ 18-19 are not available. Juvenile, mental health, and adoption files are also restricted. For searches beyond the Canadian County court, the OSBI offers statewide criminal history checks for $15. The Oklahoma DOC offender lookup is free and tracks people in state prison on Canadian County felony convictions.
Nearby Counties
Counties bordering Canadian County in central Oklahoma. Verify the correct county before searching for felony records.