Craig County Felony Records
Craig County felony records are filed and stored at the District Court in Vinita. The Court Clerk manages all criminal case files, docket entries, and public records requests at the Craig County Courthouse on West Delaware. You can search felony cases online for free through OSCN, or contact the clerk by phone to ask about a specific filing. Craig County also has four municipal courts in Big Cabin, Ketchum, Vinita, and Welch. Those handle city-level offenses, while felony cases go through the district court. If you need to look up a felony case, get copies, or check a case status, the Vinita courthouse is your starting point. Records here go back to 1907.
Craig County Overview
Craig County Court Clerk Office
The Craig County Court Clerk handles all felony records at the courthouse in Vinita. The office is at 201 West Delaware, Suite 201. You can walk in during business hours to search for criminal cases, request copies, or check the status of a filing. Phone requests also work if you have a case number ready. The clerk keeps all criminal case files, docket sheets, charge details, and sentencing records.
Craig County felony cases use the CF-YYYY-XXXX number format. Each record contains the defendant name, case number, offense details, file date, court proceedings, and disposition. The county has records going back to 1907, though digital access through OSCN covers more recent years. Craig County also has four municipal courts that handle city-level offenses in Big Cabin, Ketchum, Vinita, and Welch. Those courts deal with misdemeanors and ordinance violations. Felony cases always go through the district court and are on file with the Court Clerk.
The Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.1) makes most court records available to anyone. You do not need to state a reason when you request them.
| Court | Craig County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address |
201 West Delaware, Suite 201 Vinita, OK 74301 |
| Phone | (918) 256-6451 |
| Fax | (918) 256-9001 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
The County Clerk is at 210 W. Delaware Ave., #103 in Vinita. That office handles land records and property filings. Reach the County Clerk at (918) 256-2507. For felony records, contact the Court Clerk listed above.
Find Felony Cases in Craig County
The easiest way to search Craig County felony records is through OSCN. Choose Craig County from the dropdown and enter a name or case number. The site is free and shows docket entries, case status, and party information. Results come up quickly. You can use it from any phone or computer.
Search options include last name, first name, case number, date range, and case type. OSCN pulls up criminal, civil, family, traffic, probate, and small claims records from Craig County. For felony cases, filter by CF case type or look for case numbers starting with CF. Each record shows the charge details, degree of offense, disposition, and sentencing when available. Active and closed cases both appear. The On Demand Court Records (ODCR) site offers another search option. ODCR charges for document access but may have filings and images that are not on the free OSCN system.
To get certified copies of Craig County felony records, contact the Court Clerk at (918) 256-6451. You can request copies in person at the courthouse or send a written request by mail to 201 West Delaware, Suite 201, Vinita, OK 74301. Include the case number, documents needed, your contact information, and payment. Add a stamped return envelope for mail requests.
Craig County Record Fees
Craig County felony record copies cost $1.00 for the first page. Extra pages are $0.50 each. Certified copies add $0.50 per document for the certification stamp. If you need a record search because you lack a case number, the fee is $5.00. These rates are set by 28 O.S. § 31.
Call ahead to verify payment methods. Most Oklahoma court clerks take cash, money orders, and certified checks. Some now accept credit cards. For mail requests, include a money order made out to the Craig County Court Clerk. Online searches on OSCN are free. You only pay when you need physical copies.
Note: Expunged, sealed, and juvenile records do not appear in public search results per 22 O.S. §§ 18-19.
Craig County Records Resources
Land and property records in Craig County are searchable through OKCountyRecords.com. That site covers deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. It is a separate system from the felony court records on OSCN, but it can help if you need a broader look at someone's public records in the county.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has an offender lookup for anyone who served time after a Craig County conviction. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) offers statewide criminal history checks for $15.00 covering all 77 counties. That is the way to go if you think the person has records outside Craig County.
Craig County is in northeastern Oklahoma, not far from the Kansas and Missouri borders. If an offense happened near the state line, it may have been filed in a different jurisdiction. Check the county where the crime took place to find the right records.
Craig County Land Records Portal
The Craig County page on OKCountyRecords shows the search interface for property and recorded documents in Craig County.
This portal covers land filings. For Craig County felony records and criminal case searches, use OSCN as your main resource.
Nearby Counties
These counties are close to Craig County. If a felony case was not filed here, check the county where the offense occurred.