Seminole County Felony Records

Seminole County felony records are on file at the District Court in Wewoka. Court Clerk Kimberly Davis oversees the office that stores and maintains all criminal case filings for the county. You can search for felony cases online through state databases or visit the courthouse in person. The Court Clerk has the primary duty to record, file, and keep as permanent records the proceedings of the District Court. That includes all felony cases filed in Seminole County going back to statehood in 1907. Public access to these records is a right under Oklahoma law.

Seminole County Court Clerk

Kimberly Davis serves as the Seminole County Court Clerk. Her office handles all felony records along with misdemeanor cases, civil filings, probate, juvenile matters, domestic relations, and small claims. The criminal division deals with felony and misdemeanor cases plus traffic violations. Each felony filing gets a CF case number that tracks it through the system from charge to final disposition.

The Seminole County Court Clerk page explains the full scope of duties. The clerk records court proceedings in the right journal or record book. All court proceedings are public information except juvenile, guardianship, adoption, and mental health cases. The office also issues marriage licenses and private process server licenses. For felony records specifically, the criminal division is where you need to focus your request.

Find Felony Records in Seminole County

Start your search on OSCN. Pick Seminole County from the list and enter a name or case number. The results show charges, docket entries, case status, and party names. OSCN is free and open to everyone. It covers cases from the late 1990s to the present.

On Demand Court Records gives you another way to search Seminole County felony cases. ODCR lets you filter by case type, party type, and date range. You can also search by attorney name or judge. The site pulls from the same court data as OSCN but presents it in a different format with more search options. Document downloads are available for a fee.

For older records that are not online, visit the courthouse in Wewoka. The Court Clerk can search by name or case number. Bring your ID. You can view records at the counter and request copies. Under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.1), you do not need to give a reason for your request. The clerk must provide access to public records within a reasonable time.

Seminole County Record Fees

Copy fees for felony records in Seminole County follow the statewide schedule. The first page is $1.00. Additional pages cost $0.50 each. Certified copies add $0.50 per document. A staff search costs $5.00 if you do not have a case number. These fees come from 28 O.S. § 31.

A $10.00 preservation fee applies to all new civil filings in Oklahoma since November 1, 2019. This does not affect your cost to get copies of existing felony records. But if you file any new civil action in Seminole County, expect to see that charge on top of the regular filing fees.

Seminole County Court Resources

The Seminole County website provides information about county offices, including the Court Clerk, and links to local government services.

This homepage links to county departments, elected officials, and public notices. From here you can reach the Court Clerk's page for details on how to request felony case records.

The Seminole County Court Clerk page explains the responsibilities of the office and lists the types of cases handled by the District Court.

This page breaks down each court division, including the criminal division that handles felony and misdemeanor filings in Seminole County.

Felony Cases in Seminole County

Oklahoma defines a felony as a crime punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penal institution under 21 O.S. § 5. In Seminole County, the District Attorney files felony charges and the case proceeds through the District Court. The process includes arraignment, a preliminary hearing, and either a plea deal or trial. Every step gets recorded in the case file.

Victims can track an offender's custody status through the Oklahoma VINE system. Call 877-654-8463 to register for alerts. VINE sends notifications when an inmate is released or moved. This service covers Seminole County jail and the state prison system. Expungement of certain felony records is available under 22 O.S. § 18, but not all cases qualify.

Get Seminole County Felony Records by Mail

You can request copies of Seminole County felony records without visiting the courthouse. Write a letter to the Court Clerk at the Seminole County Courthouse in Wewoka, OK 74884. Include the case number, defendant name, and which documents you need. State if you want certified copies. Enclose a check or money order for the fees along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Mail requests usually take five to ten business days once the clerk gets your letter. For a broader criminal history check that covers more than just Seminole County, the OSBI runs a statewide name search for $15. That report pulls felony records from every Oklahoma county. People who finished a deferred sentence or had charges dropped in Seminole County may qualify for expungement under 22 O.S. § 18. The petition gets filed with the District Court in Wewoka.

Cities in Seminole County

Seminole County includes Wewoka, Seminole, and several smaller communities. All felony cases from towns in this county go through the Seminole County District Court in Wewoka.

Shawnee is nearby in Pottawatomie County but serves as a regional hub. Residents of Seminole County travel to Wewoka for court business.

Nearby Counties

Counties near Seminole County. Check where the offense occurred to find the right court for a felony case.