Grady County Felony Case Records
Grady County felony records are maintained by the District Court in Chickasha. The Court Clerk has custody of all criminal case files and processes requests for copies. You can look up felony cases for free on the OSCN website or go to the courthouse on West Chickasha Avenue. Grady County sits in the 24th Judicial District in central Oklahoma. The Court Clerk handles felony filings, civil cases, and other court documents. Whether you search online or visit in person, getting felony case information from Grady County is a direct process.
Grady County Overview
Grady County Court Clerk
The Grady County Court Clerk office is at 222 W Chickasha Ave in Chickasha. The Court Clerk handles all criminal and civil records. Staff can pull felony case files, make copies, and certify documents. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. No appointment is needed to visit.
Under Oklahoma law (51 O.S. § 24A.1), felony records at the Grady County District Court are public. Anyone can ask to see a case file and get copies. The exceptions are sealed cases, expunged records, and certain protected categories like juvenile and mental health proceedings. The County Clerk, a different office, handles land records. For felony case documents, always go to the Court Clerk.
| Court | Grady County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address |
222 W Chickasha Ave Chickasha, OK 73018 |
| Phone | (405) 224-3047 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Grady County Felony Records Online
The Oklahoma State Courts Network lets you search Grady County felony records for free. Select Grady County from the list and enter a name or case number. Use "CF" as the case type filter to see only felony cases. Results show the defendant name, charges, docket entries, and disposition. No login or account is needed.
ODCR has document images for Grady County cases. The basic case search is free. PDF copies of filed documents cost $1 to $3. A monthly subscription at $55 gives full image access across all Oklahoma district courts. This is helpful if you need to see the actual filed papers and not just the docket summary from OSCN.
Grady County Felony Record Fees
Standard Oklahoma copy fees apply at the Grady County clerk office. Under 28 O.S. § 31, the first page is $1.00. Each added page costs $0.50. Certification is $0.50 per document. A search fee of $5.00 per seven years applies when you do not have a case number and need the clerk to look it up.
OSCN is free for docket searches. You only pay when you request physical or certified copies from the clerk. Mail requests should include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Grady County Court Resources
The OSCN docket search portal is the main online tool for Grady County felony records. Visit OSCN to begin your search at no cost.
The portal covers all 77 Oklahoma counties, including Grady County, and gives you docket details for felony and other case types.
What Grady County Felony Records Contain
Each felony record in Grady County has a case number and filing date. The defendant's name and demographic information are listed. Offense details describe what happened and which statute was allegedly broken. Disposition information shows the outcome. If there was a conviction, sentencing details are part of the record too.
Docket entries in Grady County felony cases track every court event. You can see when hearings were held, what motions were filed, and the sequence of orders issued by the judge. Under 22 O.S. §§ 18-19, the felony complaint must name the accused and state the charge. All of these entries form the permanent case file. Juvenile and expunged records are not included in public felony record searches.
How to Get Grady County Felony Records
Begin with OSCN for a free look at the case docket. If you need copies, contact the Grady County Court Clerk at (405) 224-3047. You can visit at 222 W Chickasha Ave or send a written request by mail. In your letter, include the case number, party names, and documents you want. Say whether you need certified copies.
Include payment and a return envelope for mail requests. In-person visits are usually faster. The clerk can make copies while you wait for most current cases. Older felony records stored off site may require a day or two to pull. Call ahead if you need a file that is several years old.
Note: The Grady County Clerk handles land records separately from the Court Clerk, so direct felony record requests to the Court Clerk office.
Are Grady County Felony Records Public
Grady County felony records are public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.1). Anyone can request access to felony case files at the courthouse in Chickasha. The Court Clerk must let you view and copy records during business hours. No stated reason is required. This includes charging documents, pleas, sentencing orders, and all docket entries.
Sealed and expunged records under 22 O.S. §§ 18-19 are not available. Juvenile, adoption, and mental health files are also restricted. For searches that go beyond the Grady County District Court, the OSBI runs statewide criminal history checks at $15 per name. The Oklahoma DOC has a free offender lookup for people serving state prison time on Grady County felony convictions.
Nearby Counties
These counties neighbor Grady County. Make sure the felony case was filed here before requesting records from the Grady County clerk.