Find Washington County Felony Records

Washington County felony records are filed and stored at the District Court in Bartlesville. The Court Clerk's office at the Judicial Center handles all criminal case documents, and most of these records can be searched for free through the Oklahoma State Courts Network. Washington County is in northeastern Oklahoma, and its county seat is Bartlesville. If you need to look up a felony case, check a court date, or get copies of docket sheets and case files, the clerk's office is the primary source. You can also search from home using the OSCN online system, which covers felony, misdemeanor, civil, and family case filings.

Washington County Court Clerk Office

Jean Davis serves as the Court Clerk for Washington County. Her office is at the Judicial Center, 420 S. Johnstone Ave., Bartlesville, OK 74003. You can call the clerk at (918) 337-2870 for questions about felony cases or to ask about copy requests. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No filings or payments are accepted after 4:45 PM, a policy that took effect in November 2019.

The Court Clerk's primary job is to record, file, and keep as permanent records all proceedings of the District Court. That includes felony cases, misdemeanor cases, civil filings, and family matters. All court proceedings are public information under 51 O.S. § 24A.1, with the exception of juvenile, guardianship, adoption, and mental health cases. The clerk also issues marriage licenses, handles private process server licenses, and distributes court fund monies to county and state government. Forms and procedures come from the Court Administrator's Office, the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and the State Auditor and Inspector.

Washington County felony cases use the CF prefix in their case numbers. Each record includes the defendant's name, charges, file date, offense date, disposition, and sentencing details when available. The arresting agency is listed too. These records go back decades in paper form, though online access through OSCN covers more recent years.

Search Washington County Felony Cases

The OSCN docket search is the fastest free way to look up Washington County felony records. Pick Washington County District Court from the court dropdown. Enter a last name, first name, or case number. Results show docket entries, case status, hearing dates, and party information. The system is free and works on any device.

You can filter results by filing date range and case status. Both active and closed cases appear. For felony records, look for case numbers starting with CF. The system displays charges, the assigned judge, attorneys of record, and all motions filed. Disposition and sentencing information shows up once a case is resolved. You do not need a login. The tool covers criminal, civil, traffic, family, probate, and small claims filings for Washington County.

If you need certified copies, visit the Court Clerk's office at the Judicial Center or send a written request by mail to 420 S. Johnstone Ave., Bartlesville, OK 74003. Include the case number, which documents you want, your name and address, and payment. Put in a self-addressed stamped envelope for mailed requests. You can also call (918) 337-2870 to ask about a specific case before making a formal request.

Washington County Bonds and Court Fees

Bonds may be posted at the Court Clerk's office from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. After hours, bonds can be posted at the Washington County Correctional Facility at 611 SW Adams Blvd. in Bartlesville. If you need to post a bond for a felony case, call the clerk first at (918) 337-2870 to confirm the bond amount and any conditions set by the judge.

A $10.00 preservation fee is added to all new civil filings in Washington County. This fee was put in place by HB1091 and took effect on November 1, 2019. It applies to civil matters rather than criminal felony filings, but it is worth knowing if you are also dealing with a related civil case. Jurors in Washington County receive $50.00 per day of service. They sign in at the Court Clerk's office and get parking permits for free spots near the courthouse, except on Johnstone Street.

Standard copy fees for felony records follow state law at 28 O.S. § 31. The first page is $1.00. Extra pages are $0.50 each. Certified copies add $0.50 for the stamp. A $5.00 search fee applies if staff must find a record without a case number. Authentication is $5.00 per certificate.

Washington County Records Resources

The Washington County website has a full directory of county offices. The Court Clerk page outlines the office's responsibilities and provides contact information. A separate Court Clerk FAQ page answers common questions about bonds, marriage licenses, jury duty, and filing deadlines. These pages are good starting points if you want to understand how the office works before calling or visiting.

The County Clerk (Annette Smith) handles land records and can be reached at (918) 337-2840. Land records are separate from felony case files. The County Assessor, Treasurer, and Election Board all have their own offices in the Courthouse Administration Building at 400 S. Johnstone Ave. The District Attorney, Will Drake, prosecutes felony cases and can be reached at (918) 337-2860. The District Court judges handle felony trials and sentencing at (918) 337-2880.

Sheriff Scott Owen runs the Washington County Sheriff's Office at (918) 332-4000. The Sheriff handles arrests, serves warrants, and conducts sheriff sales at the front lobby of the courthouse. For recent arrest records that have not yet been filed in court, the Sheriff's office is the right contact. Once charges are filed, the Court Clerk takes over the record. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has an offender search for anyone sent to state prison after a Washington County felony conviction.

Washington County Court Clerk Portal

The Washington County official website provides access to court clerk information, office hours, and contact details for all county departments.

This site is maintained by Washington County and links to departments including the Court Clerk, Sheriff, and District Attorney. For online case searches, use the OSCN system instead.

The Washington County Court Clerk page spells out the office's duties and how to reach them for record requests.

This page covers filing procedures, office hours, and the types of records managed by the Court Clerk in Bartlesville.

The Court Clerk FAQ answers questions about bonds, jury duty, and filing deadlines specific to Washington County.

Check this FAQ page for details on bond posting hours, juror pay, and the preservation fee on civil filings.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Washington County or are nearby in northeastern Oklahoma. Felony cases are filed in the county where the crime took place.