Search Garfield County Felony Records

Garfield County felony records are held at the District Court in Enid. The Court Clerk manages all criminal case files, copy requests, and document certifications. You can search felony cases through the free OSCN website or visit the courthouse on West Broadway Avenue. Garfield County is one of the larger counties in north-central Oklahoma and part of the 4th Judicial District. The court also accepts email requests for records. With online tools and in-person services both available, getting felony case information in Garfield County is straightforward.

Garfield County Court Clerk

Shellie Kraft serves as the Garfield County Court Clerk. The office sits on the 2nd floor of the courthouse at 114 W Broadway Ave in Enid. Staff handle felony record requests, certified copies, and document authentication. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Garfield County has a unique advantage. You can email record requests to garfieldrequests@oscn.net. Include the case number, the document names you need, and your contact info. This saves a trip to the courthouse. Under 51 O.S. § 24A.1, felony case records are public unless a court order says otherwise. Sealed and expunged records are the main exceptions.

The office also prints unofficial copies at no charge for people who visit in person. That is unusual for Oklahoma courthouses. If you need a certified copy with a seal, the standard fees apply. For records over ten years old, there may be a delay of one to two days because those files are stored off site.

Garfield County Felony Case Search

The Oklahoma State Courts Network is the best free tool for searching Garfield County felony records. Pick Garfield County from the court list and enter a name or case number. Felony cases use the "CF" prefix. Results show the full case header, all charges with statute citations, docket entries, attorney names, and judgment details.

On Demand Court Records provides document images for a small fee. The basic case search is free. PDF copies cost $1 to $3 per document. An advanced search runs $5, and the monthly subscription for full image access is $55. ODCR is useful when you need the actual documents rather than just the docket summary.

The Garfield County Clerk handles land records separately from the Court Clerk. If you need property or lien information alongside a felony case, visit their office or website. The Court Clerk website has details about requesting criminal case documents specifically.

Garfield County Record Fees

Garfield County felony record fees follow 28 O.S. § 31. The first page copy is $1.00. Extra pages cost $0.50 each. Certification is $0.50 per document. Authentication of court records costs $5.00. Unofficial copies printed at the office are free if you visit in person.

ODCR charges $5.00 for advanced searches. The monthly image subscription is $55. OSCN is always free. If the clerk needs to search for a case without a number, the fee is $5.00 per seven years. Mail requests are processed in one to two business days. Include payment and your return address with every mail request.

Garfield County Court Resources

The Garfield County Court Clerk has an online presence where you can find contact info and details on court services. Visit the Garfield County Court Clerk site to learn more about the office and how to request felony records.

The site lists hours, phone numbers, and links to online search tools for Garfield County felony records and other court filings.

The Garfield County Clerk handles land records and other county documents. You can visit the Garfield County Clerk website for property records and related filings.

This office is separate from the Court Clerk. For felony case files, the Court Clerk is the office you need.

Garfield County Felony Record Contents

Garfield County felony records include the full case number in CF-YYYY-#### format, defendant name, date of birth, and address. All charges are listed with their statute references. Filing dates and dispositions appear in the record. Complete docket entries show every court event from start to finish. Attorney information for both sides is included, along with judgment and sentence details and court costs.

Under 22 O.S. §§ 18-19, the felony complaint must identify the accused and state the offense. Garfield County records are detailed because the court processes a high volume of cases. Restricted records, including juvenile filings, adoption cases, and mental health proceedings, are not part of the public file. Expunged felony records are removed from public access entirely.

OSBI Statewide Checks and Garfield County

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation runs a name-based criminal history search that covers all counties, including Garfield County. The online fee is $15. Results show arrests and dispositions reported by law enforcement statewide. This is separate from the court docket data on OSCN. OSBI checks are helpful when you need to search beyond Enid and Garfield County or when you want a single report that covers the whole state.

Garfield County also processes expungement petitions at a steady pace given its size. Under 22 O.S. § 18, dismissed cases, acquittals, and deferred sentences that were completed can be sealed. Some nonviolent felony convictions qualify after a five-year wait from the end of sentence. File the petition at the Garfield County District Court. You can email garfieldrequests@oscn.net to ask about the forms and process before you file.

Cities in Garfield County

Garfield County includes the city of Enid, which is the county seat and largest city. All felony cases in the county are filed at the Garfield County District Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Garfield County in north-central Oklahoma. Felony cases are filed where the offense happened.