Delaware County Court Records

In Delaware County, Court records refer to documents generated by the Delaware County District and Municipal Courts. These documents are in the custody of the Delaware County Court Clerk's Office. Also, information seekers may access Delaware County arrest records and other law enforcement documents relating to criminal trials within Delaware County through local law enforcement agencies.

Delaware County court records may contain information such as:

• Names of the litigants
• Petitions/Complaints
• Case types
• Case numbers
• Docket entries
• Summons
• Pleadings
• Evidence/Exhibits
• Judgments
• Orders.

Generally, court records play a significant role in upholding the constitutional rights of the citizens and the equality of all before the law. Furthermore, it ensures judicial accountability, fairness, and transparency.

Are Court Records Public in Delaware County?

Yes, court records are public in Delaware County. Title 51, Sections 24A.1–24A.33 of the Oklahoma Statutes guarantees the public the right to access Delaware County court records. However, access to Delaware County court records does not extend to records whose public access violates privacy or confidentiality laws. Also, state interests override the public right to access Delaware County court records.

Delaware County Court Records Search

There are several options for searching for Delaware County court records. Depending on online availability and the type of information, record seekers may log into any of the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) Court Records Search Portals. For instance, docket information is searchable through the Search OSCN Dockets Portal, while interested individuals may look for other case-related information through the Court Records or Case Search Portals.

For Delaware County court records that are not available online, information seekers should call or visit the Delaware County Clerk of Courts Office during business hours at:

Delaware County Courthouse
327 South 5th Street,
P.O. Box 407,
Jay, OK 74346
Phone: (918) 253-4420
Fax: (918) 253-5739
Email: delawareclerk@oscn.net.

Delaware County Courts

The judicial system of Delaware County consists of the Delaware County District and Municipal Courts. Under the Oklahoma judicial ranking, the Delaware County District Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases but handles cases beyond the authority of the Delaware County municipal courts. The Delaware County municipal courts oversee misdemeanors, non-violent criminal, and municipal ordinance violation cases.

Delaware County District Court

Delaware County Courthouse
327 South 5th Street,
P.O. Box 489,
Jay, OK 74346
Phone: (918) 253-4523

Bernice Municipal Court
209 South Broadway,
P.O. Box 3807,
Bernice, OK 74331
Phone: (918) 256-7777

Colcord Municipal Court
128 S Colcord Avenue,
P.O. Box 130,
Colcord, OK 74338
Phone: (918) 326-4200

Grove Municipal Court
1201 NEO Loop,
Grove, OK 74344
Phone: (918) 786-6107

Jay Municipal Court
102 North 5th Street,
P.O. Box 348,
Jay, OK 74346
Phone: (918) 253-8542

West Siloam Springs Municipal Court
4880 Cedar Drive,
West Siloam Springs, OK 74338
Phone: (918) 422-5101

Delaware County Criminal and Civil Records

Delaware County criminal records encompass case files on criminal and non-criminal trials within the Delaware County District and Municipal Courts. These include Delaware County arrest records, criminal prosecution documents, and files on civil cases such as personal injury claims, business litigation, small claims, property disputes, and other non-criminal trials.

Record seekers may access Delaware County criminal or civil court records through the Oklahoma State Courts Network court records portals; these online search tools offer access to information relating to civil and criminal proceedings within Oklahoma Courts (including Delaware County District and Municipal Courts). Furthermore, the interested public may call or visit the Delaware County Clerk of Courts Office and request access to criminal or civil court records.

Delaware County Marriage Records

Unless they are sealed by court orders, Delaware County marriage records are publicly accessible. However, access to certified copies of Delaware County marriage certificates is limited to the spouses.

Interested individuals should request access to Delaware County marriage records through calls, mail, or in-person visits to the Delaware County Court Clerk's Office at the Delaware County Courthouse.

Delaware County Divorce Records

In Delaware County, the public may access basic divorce information. However, access to certified or sealed divorce records is limited to the involved parties or their legal representatives.

Delaware County divorce records are accessible through the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) court record portals; interested persons should use online search tools to access information relating to Delaware County divorces. Also, record seekers may call, mail, or visit the Delaware County Court Clerk's Office and request access to divorce records.

Delaware Birth Records

In Delaware County, the public may access birth records less than 100 years or older. Access to Delaware County birth records below 100 years old is restricted to the persons named in the documents (if they are 18 years or older), parents/guardians of the subjects, and authorized legal representatives.

Delaware birth certificates are identity donations; they confer U.S. citizenship on individuals born within the county and establish their rights to access government benefits.

Interested individuals visit the Oklahoma State Department of Health Birth Certificate Page and place orders for Delaware County birth certificates. Also, Delaware County birth certificate seekers may download Oklahoma Birth Certificates Request Forms, complete the forms, and mail them along with Checks/money orders to cover the applicable fees (as indicated on the request form) to:

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

The public should note that access to certified copies of Delaware County Vital Records may require valid government-issued identification documents.

Delaware Death Records

Per Oklahoma laws, Delaware County death records are public. However, only the immediate families of the deceased and persons with documented legal needs may access certified copies of Delaware County death records. Delaware County death records are a data source for population statistic analysis and disease research. Also, Delaware County death records are crucial documents for beneficiary claims on life insurance and Social Security benefits.

Individuals seeking access to Delaware County death records should request them through the Oklahoma State Department of Health Death Certificates Page. Alternatively, record seekers should send mail requests to the Oklahoma State Department of Health Vital Records Service.

Delaware County Probate Court Records

Delaware County probate court records are case files on probate trials within the Delaware County District Court. These documents contain information on guardianships, escheat partitions, trusts administration, intestate successions, and conservatorships.

Interested members of the public may access Delaware County probate court records through the Oklahoma State Courts Network Case Search Portals. Also, record seekers should visit the Delaware County District Court Clerk’s Office at the Delaware County Courthouse and request access to probate records.

Delaware County Property Records

Delaware County property records are official documents on real estate sales and ownerships within Delaware County, OK. These documents contain documents and information such as deeds, building permits, zoning information, plat maps, property sales histories, liens and encumbrances, property tax records, and easement agreements.

The Delaware County Assessor's Office, County Clerk's Office, and the County Treasurer’s Office maintain various property-related records. Individuals seeking access to Delaware County property records should log into the Delaware County Assessor's Real Property Search Page, the Delaware County Clerk's Office Land Records Search Portal, or the Delaware County Treasurer's Tax Records Search Portal.

If the property records are available online, interested individuals should call or visit any of the following Delaware County Departments at the following addresses:

Delaware County Clerk's Office (property ownership and transportation records):
327 South 5th Street,
Jay, OK 74346
P.O. Box 309,
Phone: (918) 253-4520
Fax: (918) 253-8352
Email: delcoclerk@grand.net

Delaware County Assessor's Office (property appraisal):
327 South 5th Street,
P.O. Box 569,
Jay, OK 74346
Phone: (918) 253-4523
Email: lelliscook@myassessor.org

Delaware County Treasurer's Office (property tax records):
325 S 5th Street,
Jay, OK 74346
Phone: (918) 253-4533
Email: tearp@delcotreas.org

Delaware County Court Records Online

. Depending on online availability and the type of information, record seekers may log into any of the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) Court Records Search Portals. Third-party online resources may provide alternative access to Delaware County public records. Private websites like Oklahomacourtrecords.us offer convenient and cost-effective options for accessing Delaware court records; these online resources provide fast global access to various Delaware County court records through advanced search tools and user-friendly interfaces. However, despite the many advantages of third-party online resources, users should note that they are independent platforms and are susceptible to errors and omissions.