Custer County Court Records

A Custer County court record is an official documentation of all pleadings, rulings, and other materials generated or filed during a court case (12 O.S. § 32.1). Court records help ensure accountability and transparency in the judicial system. The court clerk is generally tasked with preparing and maintaining these records. Information found in a Custer court record includes:

• Litigating parties
• Filing and hearing
• Docket entries
• Case types
• Case numbers
• Date filed

Are Court Records Public in Custer County?

Yes. The Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.1, et seq.) governs all Custer County public records, including court records. Under the Act, the public has broad access to court records in Custer County. However, certain documents are exempt from public disclosure to safeguard sensitive information and serve the public interest. These exemptions include:

• Juvenile proceedings
• Adoption records
• Grand jury materials
• Medical records
• Attorney–Client communications

Additionally, the court can withhold other records not explicitly listed in the Act if the need for privacy clearly outweighs the public’s right to access.

Custer County Court Records Search

Custer County court records are accessible through several methods. Interested individuals can find local court records by:

• Visiting the Custer County Court Clerk’s Office in person
• Using official online court databases
• Exploring third-party public records platforms

Custer County Courts

Custer County’s court system primarily operates through the District Court located in the county seat, with additional municipal courts handling less serious offenses like traffic and ordinance violations. Below are the addresses of the courthouses within the county:

Custer County District Court
Custer County Courthouse
675 B Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
Phone: (580) 323-3233

Clinton Municipal Court
City Hall
415 Gary Boulevard
Clinton, OK 73601
Phone: (580) 323-7244

Weatherford Municipal Court
522 West Rainey
Weatherford, OK 73096
Phone: (580) 772-7451

Thomas Municipal Court
122 West Broadway
Thomas, OK 73669
Phone: (580) 661-2502

Custer County Criminal and Civil Records

Criminal records in Custer County document an individual’s interactions with the county’s criminal justice system. These primarily include Custer's arrest records, charges, convictions, and sentencing details. Custer County arrest records specifically can be obtained from the local Sheriff’s office.

Civil court records, on the other hand, pertain to non-criminal lawsuits, such as personal disputes, contract issues, property claims, and family law cases.

The Custer County Court Clerk is the primary custodian of both criminal and civil court records. Individuals can visit the Clerk’s Office at the courthouse during business hours to inspect a court record. While record inspection is generally free, obtaining copies incurs a fee. A criminal or civil court record costs $1 for the first copy and 50 cents for subsequent pages, while authenticating a record costs $5.

Researchers can also access Custer court records online through the Custer County District Court Records portal.

Custer County Marriage Records

Marriage records are publicly accessible in Custer County, provided the wedding ceremony occurred within the county. The local court clerk maintains and provides access to these records upon request.

To obtain a marriage record, individuals may visit the court clerk's office during business hours. Requesters should be prepared to provide details like the full names of the spouses and the marriage date. Couples can also get their Custer County marriage certificate from the clerk. Fees for both standard and certified copies of marriage records are the same as those charged for court records.

Custer County Divorce Records

Custer County divorce records, similar to marriage records, are maintained by the local court clerk's office and accessible to the public unless sealed by court order. Interested parties may inspect a divorce record at the clerk’s office during regular business hours. However, any sensitive information in a divorce record will be redacted in accordance with privacy laws if the requester is not a party to the divorce case. Individuals can also request copies of divorce records from the clerk's office for a fee or look up case information on the District Court Records online portal.

Custer County Birth Records

The Oklahoma Department of Health's Division of Vital Records maintains Custer County birth records and all other Custer County vital records. In Oklahoma, only the subject of a birth record or their parent (if the subject is a minor) has access to a birth record. Other individuals must provide a signed authorization from the record holder and a copy of their valid ID.

A Custer County birth certificate can be requested online or via mail from the Department of Health. Mail-in applications should be forwarded to:

Vital Records
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 248964
Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964

Birth certificates cost $15 per copy. A convenience fee, $5 for Oklahoma residents and $12.95 for online requests, applies. Inquirers can contact the Vital Records Division via email or by phone at (405) 426-8880 to inquire about ordering a Custer County birth certificate.

Custer County Death Records

The Oklahoma Department of Health’s Vital Records Division manages Custer County death records. Individuals with proof of familial or legal relationship may apply for a decedent’s death certificate. Genealogists with written permission from a family member may also obtain a decedent’s death certificate. When applying, individuals must provide an Acceptable Form of Identification.

Custer County death certificates can be ordered online. Each certificate costs $15, and a convenience fee (the same as that assessed for ordering a birth certificate) applies.

Custer County Probate Court Records

Probate records are court records containing information on how a decedent’s estate was administered. Members of the public can obtain a probate record at the local court clerk’s office. The inquirer will need to provide the clerk with the deceased's name or the case number (if known). The cost of obtaining copies of a probate record is the same as that of other court records. Additionally, Custer County probate court records can be accessed online on the District Court Records portal.

Custer County Property Records

Property records in Custer County are primarily maintained by the Assessor’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office. The County Assessor maintains records on real property, and the County Clerk maintains land and ownership transaction records. Inquisitors can visit the appropriate office to inspect a record. The cost of obtaining a copy of a property record differs depending on the record type. For example, real estate records cost $8 for the first copy, and $2 for each additional page, while plats cost $10 for less than two blocks, and $25 for two or more blocks.

Online access to Custer County property records is provided through the Assessor Records and County Land Records portals.

Custer County Court Records Online

Custer County court records can be accessed online on third-party websites like Oklahomacourtrecords.us. These platforms compile public records from official government sources. They usually simplify the record search process, which can be conducted by party name or case number. However, users may be asked to pay a fee to access a record.

It is important to note that third-party websites are not operated by the official custodians of court records. As such, the information they provide may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Individuals are encouraged to contact the official custodian (in this case, the Custer County Court Clerk’s Office) for verified and up-to-date court records