Pontotoc County Court Records

A Pontotoc County court record is any document maintained by the District Court Clerk in a civil or criminal proceeding. It contains information like the case title, the case party’s name, case number, attorney’s name, docket date, code, and description, and charges. Most of this information is available to members of the public upon request. Public access to court records fosters transparency and accountability in the court system. This enables Pontotoc County residents to observe how justice is administered and enhances trust in legal institutions.

Are Court Records Public in Pontotoc County?

Yes, according to the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The Act was designed to guarantee the public has access to the records of all courts in the state. Therefore, anyone can submit a request to review court records in the Pontotoc County District Court. However, the Clerk of Court will only release court documents or information considered part of Pontotoc County public records. Any confidential court records (as highlighted below) will not be available to the public:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile court records
• Attorney-client privilege records
• All Social Security numbers included in a court record

Pontotoc County Court Records Search

Inquirers can find Pontotoc County court records via the following methods:

• In-person at the courthouse
• Through third-party vendors
• Online through the On Demand Court Records (ODCR) portal and OSCN Docket

Pontotoc County Courts

The Pontotoc County court system comprises a District Court and five Municipal Courts. Below are their addresses:

Pontotoc County District Court
120 W. 13th Street
Ada, OK 74820
Phone: (580) 332-5763
Fax: (580) 332-5766

Ada Municipal Court
231 S. Townsend Street
Ada, OK 74820
Phone: (580) 436-6300
Email: info@adaok.com

Allen Municipal Court
216 East Broadway
Allen, OK 74825
Phone: (580) 857-2461

Byng Municipal Court
110 Byng Avenue
Byng, OK 74820
Phone: (580) 436-2545

Roff Municipal Court
110 West Main
P.O. Box 323
Roff, OK 74865
Phone: (580) 456-7223

Stonewall Municipal Court
201 West Main Street
P.O. Box 278
Stonewall, OK 74871
Phone: (580) 265-4511

Pontotoc County Criminal and Civil Records

The Pontotoc County District Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. The Clerk of Court issues copies of records pertaining to any of these cases at the courthouse for a fee from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The requester must complete a form to help locate the desired record. The court also provides civil and criminal court records online through the On Demand Court Records (ODCR) portal and OSCN Docket. To use each portal, select Pontotoc County District Court at the court search box and conduct a search by party name, case number, or case/file date range.

Pontotoc County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Pontotoc County Court Clerk’s Office makes marriage and divorce records available to record seekers online through the On Demand Court Records (ODCR) portal and OSCN Docket. The search criteria are party name, case number, or case/file date range. Users should select “Pontotoc County District Court” in the court search box and select the appropiate case type to streamline their searches. Interested persons can also visit the courthouse during business hours to retrieve certified copies of marriage and divorce records. While accessing records through online portals is free, the court imposes a fee for in-person requests, typically covering the costs of searching or copying a record.

Pontotoc County Birth and Death Records

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Division of Vital Records is responsible for issuing certified copies of birth and death records. Pontotoc County birth records are only accessible to the subject of records, immediate family members (such as parents, spouses, children, and grandparents), and legal representatives. Only individuals with proof of familial or legal relationship with the record holder and genealogists can obtain copies of death records from the Division.

The Division meets the needs of eligible requesters by providing Pontotoc County vital records online, by phone, and by mail. Copies of records cost $15 per copy, payable by credit card for online and phone requests and money order or check for mail orders. An approved third–party vendor processes online and phone orders within two business days. The vendor charges an extra $5 convenience fee for residents and $12.95 for nonresidents. To order a birth or death record by mail, applicants must send a completed Oklahoma Birth or Death Certificate Request Form, a valid photo ID, and the necessary fees to OSDH. The turnabout time is between 4 and 6 weeks.

Pontotoc County Property Records

The Assessor, Treasurer, and County Clerk's Offices are the most common places in Pontotoc County where people examine or obtain copies of property records. These offices accept in-person requests from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The requesters should provide the property owner’s name or property address to facilitate the search. The record staff may allow inquirers to view records from the computer or files for free, but copies of such records come with a $1 fee per copy.

Pontotoc County custodians also have online portals where individuals can view property records without charges. For example, the Treasurer permits members of the public to use the Tax Roll Inquiry portal to view property tax records. The search parameters are owner name, township range, street address, property/parcel ID, Tax ID/time number, amount, status code, or school district. The County Clerk’s Online Portal is also a great tool for searching property records for free. Users must provide a name for a basic search. More search options are available for advanced searches.

Pontotoc County Court Records Online

Pontotoc County residents can access court records online through third-party platforms like oklahomacourtrecords.us. These platforms aggregate court records from various jurisdictions, streamlining the process and eliminating the need to visit multiple court websites. Users can conduct initial searches for free on third-party sites, but a subscription fee is usually required for detailed reports. Always verify the information obtained from third-party sites against official sources to ensure accuracy and validity.