Garfield County Court Records

Garfield County court records contain information about cases filed with the county's court. This information includes the parties' names, case numbers, attorney's name, events, citation details, disposition, and docket. The Garfield County Clerk is the custodian of all court records, which are disseminated online, by mail, or in-person to members of the public. This public access to these records fosters accountability and transparency within the court system. It lets residents stay informed about legal matters affecting their rights and communities.

Are Court Records Public in Garfield County?

Yes. The Oklahoma Open Records Act facilitates the public's right to access records maintained by courts in the state. This gives citizens the right to inspect or copy court records during a court's regular business hours. However, the Act protects the privacy interests of case parties by providing specific exceptions to some court records. The following court records are not open for public inspection in Garfield County:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile court records
• Record relating to attorney-client privilege
• Personal information within driver records
• Information in the files of the Board of Medicolegal Investigations

Garfield County Court Records Search

Residents can find Garfield County court records through the following means:

• Online via the OSCN Docket Search database
• Online through the ODCR tool
• By submitting a written request by mail
• In-person at the Court Clerk's Office

Garfield County Courts

Garfield County is home to a District Court with general jurisdiction over all cases and Municipal Courts with limited jurisdictions. The addresses of these courts are below:

Garfield County District Court
114 West Broadway Ave.
2nd Floor
Enid, Oklahoma 73701
Phone: (580) 237-0232

Enid Municipal Court
Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Municipal Complex
401 West Owen K. Garriott Road
Enid, Oklahoma 73701

Covington Municipal Court
224 West Main Street
Covington, OK 73730
Phone: (580) 864-7428

Fairmont Municipal Court
Main St,
P.O. Box 59
Fairmont, OK 73736
Phone: (580) 358-2282

Garber Municipal Court
437 Main Street
Garber, OK 73738

North Enid Municipal Court
220 Redwood
North Enid, OK 73701
Phone: (580) 234-5941

Lahoma Municipal Court
201 Main Street
Lahoma, OK 73754
Phone: (580) 796-2600

Waukomis Municipal Court
121 S Main St
P.O. Box 785
Waukomis, 73773
Phone: (580) 758-3242
Email: Clerk@waukomisok.org

Garfield County Criminal Records

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is the repository for all criminal records in the state. The easiest way for the OSBI to disseminate these records to the public is through its Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP). New users must create an account to access the portal, but established OSBI billing customers can email CHIRP@osbi.ok.gov to initiate access. The service fee is $15; payment can be made by credit card or electronic funds transfer. Name-based searches for Garfield County criminal records can also be conducted by fax at (405) 879-2503, mail, or in person for similar fees. The customers must submit an Application Form with the appropriate fees to the OSBI. The acceptable forms of payment are cashier's check, money order, cash (in person only), or credit card. Those applying by fax should know they can only pay by credit card. Fingerprint-based searches involve submitting an application form, a fee of $19, and a complete fingerprint card. Individuals can have their fingerprints taken at the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. The OSBI mailing and physical address is:

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
6600 N. Harvey
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Record seekers who want copies of Garfield County arrest records should visit the Sheriff's Office during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). They may be given a request form to fill out to locate the appropriate record. Once the record is found, copies will be made for a fee.

Get Garfield County Civil Court Records

The Garfield County District Court has general jurisdiction over all civil matters within its sphere of influence. Records of these cases are available to the public online, by mail, and in person. The Court Clerk disseminates civil records for free through the OSCN Docket Search and ODCR portals. The search criteria are usually names or case numbers. However, the ODCR portal provides more advanced features for users at a fee. Requesters can conduct advanced searches for $5, download images of District Court civil records for $55 per month, and Tribal Court image access for $25 per month.

Individuals can also mail a written request to the office or submit it in person from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The written request must contain sufficient information to help locate the record. Copies of civil court records cost $1 for the first page, $.50 for each additional page, and $.50 for certification. In-person customers should expect to receive copies of records immediately, except those stored in offsite locations. However, the processing time for mail requests is between 1 and 2 days.

Garfield County Marriage Records

Marriage records are open for public inspection at the Garfield County Court Clerk's office from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The staff may give the requester a form to complete or ask them to provide a name or case number to help locate the record on the computer. Copies of Garfield County marriage certificates retrieved in person will be released immediately once the copy fee is paid, except if the record is located off-site. The Clerk charges $1 for the first page of a marriage record, $.50 for each additional page, and $.50 for the certification fee.

Garfield County marriage records are also available for searching online through the OSCN Docket Search portal. Users should select the appropriate court and conduct a search by case number or name. To search for only marriage records, users should scroll to the "Limit by Case Type" area and select the "Marriage License" dropdown from the "District Court Case Type" section.

Garfield County Divorce Records

The Court Clerk has two online portals where individuals can search and view Garfield County public records, including divorce records. The OSCN Docket Search portal allows users to locate records with a name or case number after selecting the appropriate county court. To streamline the search, choose the accurate case date range and select "Family and Domestic" from the case type dropdown. Individuals can conduct free basic searches on the ODCR portal using a name, case number, or filing date range. However, advanced searches cost $5, District Court image access $55 per month, and Tribal Court image access costs $25 per month.

Certified and noncertified copies of divorce certificates can be retrieved by mail or in person at the Clerk's office. Such services cost $1 for the first page, $.50 for each additional page, and $.50 for certification. The processing time for mail requests is between 1 and 2 days, while in-person requests are processed immediately.

Garfield County Birth and Death Records

The Oklahoma State Department of Health Division of Vital Records is responsible for issuing certified copies of birth and death records upon request. It charges $15 per copy for these Garfield County vital records. The Division offers several options for obtaining birth and death records online, by phone, mail, and in person. Regardless of the means of application, customers must submit a copy of their government-issued photo identification.

The fastest way to obtain copies of birth or death certificates is online or by phone through an approved third-party vendor. Such orders can take about two (2) business days. Requesters can choose between receiving records by mail or pick-up. Individuals who want to submit their requests by mail should send the Division a Birth Certificate Request Form (English or Spanish) or Death Certificate Request Form (English or Spanish) with the appropriate documentation and fees. The turnabout time for such requests is about four (4) weeks. All mail applications should be sent to:

Vital Records Service
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 248964
Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964
Phone: (405) 426-8880
Email: AskVR@health.ok.gov

Oklahoma also has a free searchable index called OK2Explore, where individuals can find Garfield County birth and death records. The search criteria are event type, event date, county of event, subject's name, and sex of the subject.

Garfield County Probate Court Records

Older probate court records are available to members of the public through the OSCN Docket Search portal. Users should go under the "Court Selection" section and select "Garfield County District Court" from the "County or Court" dropdown. Afterward, enter a name or case number in the appropriate box to conduct a search. Users can streamline their searches by choosing the accurate case type and case date range.

Individuals who cannot find their desired record online can mail a written request or appear at the Garfield County Court Clerk's Office during business hours. The first page of a probate court record costs $1, each additional page costs $.50, and certified copies cost $.50. Mail requests take about 1 to 2 days to process due to the volume of mail. In-person requests are processed immediately after receiving them, except if the desired record is over ten years because they are stored offsite.

Garfield County Property Records

The Assessor, County Clerk, and Treasurer are the custodians of property records in Garfield County. Record seekers who want to obtain official copies of these records can appear at any record custodian office during business hours. A copy of a property record costs $1 per page, while certified copies cost $2 per page. Individuals can also view and print unofficial copies of property records for free on all the record custodian websites. For example:

• The Assessor's Office has a Property Search tool where individuals can find property information. The search terms are account, owner, subdivision, address, or parcel.
• Members of the public can locate property tax information by clicking the "View or Pay Tax Info" link on the Treasurer's website. The records can be viewed by owner name, lot block, township range, street address, property/parcel ID, tax ID/item number, amount, status code, or street district.
• The County Clerk allows residents to conduct a property search on its website using a legal or name/book and page.

Garfield County Court Records Online

Individuals may also use third-party online databases like oklahomacourtrecords.us to access public Garfield County court records. These sites have user-friendly interfaces where record seekers can search for specific civil or criminal cases by entering relevant details such as case numbers or party names. Third-party platforms are not time-consuming since they allow users to view and download court documents directly from the site after a search. This typically attracts a small search fee. However, such platforms operate independently of any court or official court portal and, as such, may contain incomplete information.