Cleveland County Court Records

Cleveland County court records refer to official documents related to a particular case that were filed in or generated/maintained by a court sitting in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. These documents contain important information about a legal proceeding, from the charges filed to the final determination of the case. Court records are essential to Cleveland County’s legal system as they foster transparency, accountability, and justice.

Cleveland County court records typically include the following:

• Case files and dockets
• Case number
• Filing date
• Official court transcripts
• Complaints
• Petitions
• Motions
• Briefs
• Affidavits
• Evidence
• Judgments and orders

These records are useful for various legal purposes, including:

• Legal education and research
• Verification of court proceedings
• Background checks and due diligence
• Facilitating appeals
• Legal precedents
• Making informed decisions

Are Court Records Public in Cleveland County?

Yes. Court records in Cleveland County are public documents because they are made or maintained by a public or government agency. This is in accordance with The Oklahoma Public Records Act, which recognizes the people's inherent political powers and upholds the right of every individual to obtain full information about their government’s activities.

For this reason, court records are open to public viewing/inspection, copying, and reproduction. Individuals can access them from their custodians without submitting a statement of purpose or paying search fees. However, copies of documents may incur reasonable fees.

One must note, however, that some court records may be confidential and have their access restricted from the public by statute or court order. An example is records where a private interest which supersedes the interest of the public is vested in. Other examples of restricted court records or information that may be redacted in a court record include:

• Social security numbers
• Credit card numbers
• Financial account statements
• Details of a closed court proceeding
• Investigatory notes and records pertaining to juveniles
• Protective orders
• Undercover law enforcement orders

Cleveland County Court Records Search

Interested parties may perform a general search for court records in Cleveland County through:

• Online searches on government-owned websites
• In-person searches by visiting the Cleveland County Clerk's Office
• Mail and email requests to the Cleveland County Clerk's Office
• Third-party services
• Public libraries

Cleveland County Court Records Search by Name

Individuals can conduct a name-based Cleveland County Court records search by visiting the Oklahoma State Courts Network Page. Upon accessing the page, they are advised to select “Cleveland County District Court” from the “County or Court” drop-down menu to obtain case information specific to Cleveland County.

Next, they should navigate to the “Search by Party” section and input the last, first, and middle name of a party to the court case in question. Other parameters that may facilitate the search include:

• Born on or after date
• Born before date
• District or lower court party type (3rd party defendant, claimant, defendant, plaintiff, etc)

After inputting the correct details, they are to click on “Go” to view the results relevant to their search. Individuals can visit the Cleveland County Court’s physical location to request records of court proceedings by providing a party's name.

Cleveland County Courts

Cleveland County's court system is under Oklahoma District 21 and consists of a District Court and a number of municipal courts:

District Courts

District courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction because they preside over the majority of cases in the county. These include civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and probate cases.

Municipal Courts

Municipal courts in Cleveland County are created to impartially handle violations of city ordinances. They are courts of no record, meaning that they do not maintain records of legal proceedings.

Here are the addresses of the courts in Cleveland County:

Cleveland County District Court
Cleveland County Courthouse
200 South Peters Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
Phone: (405) 321-6402

Lexington Municipal Court
111 East Broadway
P.O. Box 1180,
Lexington, OK 73051
Phone: (405) 527-6123

Moore Municipal Court
Public Safety Center
101 East Main Street, Moore, OK 73160
Phone: (405) 793-5040
Fax: 793-524-6

Noble Municipal Court
City Hall
304 South Main Street
P.O. Box 557
Noble, OK 73068
Phone: (405) 872-9251

Norman Municipal Court
201-B West Gray
P.O. Box 370,
Norman, OK 73070
Phone: (405) 366-5325
Fax: (405) 366-5294

Cleveland County Superior Court Case Search

There are no Superior Courts in Cleveland County and the rest of Oklahoma. Instead, the District Court handles cases and undertakes functions that are typically associated with the Superior Courts of other states.

Cleveland County District Court Records

Cleveland County District Court records are maintained by the Cleveland County District Court Clerk’s office. To obtain information regarding documents filed and generated in this court, individuals are advised to explore the following options:

• In-person at The Cleveland County District Court Clerk's Office

The easiest way for one to retrieve Cleveland County court records is to request them in person at the Office of the Cleveland County District Court Clerk. Individuals who opt for this search method are expected to first download and fill out a Request for Records form. Next, they are to submit the form to the address below:

Cleveland County Court Clerk,
200 South Peters Avenue
Norman, OK 73069

Parties should expect to find computerized versions of civil, domestic, and criminal case documents from 1989 at the County Clerk's Office. Cases prior to this date are documented in docket books.

• Mail

Mail requests for Cleveland County Court records can be done by submitting the request form (discussed above) to the address above. Individuals are advised to include a self-addressed envelope for their receipts when submitting payment for copies of records.

• Email

Another option for conducting Cleveland County Court records searches is by submitting the records request form via email to MARILYN.WILLIAMS@OSCN.NET. Parties should note that they cannot receive certified copies of documents through email, except the documents requested read “Document available at the Court Clerk's Office" on the court docket sheet, in which case they will be emailed free of charge.

• Online

As mentioned above, parties can search Cleveland County District Court records online at the Oklahoma State Courts Network Page. Apart from a record search by party name, they can also search case information by case number and traffic citation number. They should always remember to click “Cleveland County District Court” from the drop-down menu under Court Selection to obtain records specific to Cleveland County.

One can call (405) 321-6402 or email the address above for more information on obtaining Cleveland County court records.

The fees for obtaining copies of Cleveland County Court records are as follows:

• $1.00 for the first page and 50 cents per additional page
• 50 cents for certification per document
• $5 per Authentication Certificate for authenticated copies

Cleveland County Criminal Record

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Records Office maintains original reports of persons’ interactions with law enforcement agencies, including Cleaveland County arrest records, originating from the county. Individuals can access these records (which are stored in the Cleveland County Sheriff Office Records Computerized Data Base) by conducting a criminal background check at the location below:

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office's Records Office
111 North Peters Avenue
Suite 600
Norman, OK

A physical visit to the above address should be done within regular business hours. It costs $5 to conduct a background check with the Cleveland County Sheriff Office. One can also contact the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office's Records Office via phone at (405) 701-8888.

Individuals can extend their Cleveland County criminal record search to statewide frontiers by querying the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OBI) located at:

6600 North Harvey
Oklahoma City, OK 73116.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation can be contacted via phone at (405) 848-6724. Requests for criminal records must be submitted in person or by mail and must include the appropriate fee. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation charges $15 for name-based searches and $19 for fingerprint-based searches.

Cleveland County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Interested persons can lookup criminal court case information following the methods described in “Cleveland District Court Records” above. For in-person, mail, and email requests, they should specify that they are searching for criminal records on the request form. For online searches through the Oklahoma State Courts Network Page, they are to select the specific type of criminal case record they seek from a drop-down menu, where applicable. Types of cases to choose from include:

• Criminal felony
• Criminal misdemeanor
• Criminal miscellaneous
• Criminal probable cause
• Criminal property recovery

Get Cleveland County Civil Court Records

Cleveland County civil court records refer to official documents related to court proceedings without a criminal nature in Cleveland County. They are essentially records of lawsuits between at least two individuals such as personal injuries, property disputes, bankruptcy matters and small claims.

The methods for accessing Cleveland county civil court records are the same as obtaining any other court records in the county. However, for results specific to civil records, individuals using the state-wide online search platform are advised to narrow their searchers choosing the appropriate options from the “case type” drop-down menu. They include:

• Civil Administrative
• Civil Misc.
• Civil relief less than $10,000
• Civil relief more than $10,000
• Small claims

Cleveland County Family Court Records

Cleveland County’s family records are legal documents pertaining to a number of family law cases including divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption in the county. Interested members of the public can access these records the same way other Cleveland County District Court records are accessed.

However, when attempting to conduct an online search of family records on the Oklahoma State Courts Network, one should choose an option relevant to the subject of their search from the “case type” drop-down menu, particularly:

• Family and Domestic
• Family and Domestic Miscellaneous Proceedings

Cleveland Dissolution of Marriage Records

Cleveland County dissolution of marriage records refer to official documents of uncontested divorces. These are situations where a couple end their union via mutual agreement and without a lawsuit. The process for obtaining records of dissolution of marriage in Cleveland are similar to those of divorce records as discussed below.

Cleveland County Marriage and Divorce Records

Cleveland County marriage and divorce records are public documents. As such, any interested member of the public can obtain them with ease.

The first point of call for accessing marriage and divorce records in Cleveland County should be a physical visit to the Cleveland County District Court Clerk's office. Parties can also access these records from the Cleveland County District Court Clerk's office via mail or email as already discussed.

To find out if a person is married in Cleveland County, individuals can visit the Oklahoma State Courts Network search page and conduct a party search. Upon accessing the page, they should input the name of any of the couple and select “marriage license” from the “case type” drop-down menu. They should remember to indicate “Cleveland County District Court” on the court selection section to obtain results specific to Cleveland County. Individuals can also search divorce records on the website.

Cleveland Birth and Death Records

Cleveland County birth and death records are maintained by the Oklahoma State Department of Health Division of Vital Records. These records are private and as such, are only accessible by the subject of the record (in the case of a birth record) and authorized family members or personnel.

Authorized persons can obtain birth and death records from their custodians online, via mail, or by a phone call. Details of obtaining these records can be found on the Department's Birth and Death Certificates page.

Cleveland County Probate Court Records

The Cleveland County District Court maintains records of Court proceedings relating to probate matters in the County. Probate Court records are official documents

Individuals can access Cleveland County probate records through the same channels every other court record can be obtained (discussed above). However, parties should note these when searching specifically for probate court records:

• When using the Oklahoma State Courts Network Page, they are to indicate “Probate,” “Probate Miscellaneous Proceedings,” or “Probate Misc. Legacy,” depending on the type of probate case they are searching for
• If opting for an in-person visit to the Cleveland County District Court Clerk's Office, the computerized probate court records are available from 1997; probate court records prior to this date are obtainable in written form (docket books).

Cleveland County Property Records

To access property records in Cleveland County, Individuals can leverage the following search options:

• A property tax search by account number, owner name, or address from the Cleveland County Treasurer’s Property Search page
• Querying the Cleveland County Assessor's Office, especially through their “Find a Property” page

On the Cleveland County Treasurer's page, individuals can search a property record by inputting the account number, owner's name, or address as a keyword on the search bar and clicking “search”. Results from this search may include the following information:

• Property tax account number
• Name of property owner
• Tax district
• Bill number
• Property type
• Mailing and property address
• Assessed value
• Exempt value
• Net assessed value
• Tax history

Parties can also access property records online through the Cleveland County Assessor's Office property search page by using account number, address, owner's name, township, division, and parcel number as search criteria. The search results using this platform will include the following property details:

• Account number
• Parcel ID
• Current owner’s name
• Current market value
• Images of the property
• Key information (tax year, land size, land units, class, school district, section, township, range, account type, legal description, and mailing address)
• Assessment details (market price, taxable value, land value, gross assessed value, adjustments, net assessed value)

Cleveland County Court Records Online

Individuals can access Cleveland County court records through third-party resources such as Oklahomacourtrecords.us as an alternative to the official methods of obtaining them, such as physically visiting the courthouse or submitting a records request. Private aggregate websites often serve as a convenient choice for parties who need to retrieve court records from different jurisdictions at once. It is also time-saving, as the option of visiting the courthouse or waiting to receive mailed records is completely eliminated.

However, there are limitations to accessing court records through third-party websites. For example, individuals have to pay associated fees to access court records.