Stephens County Court Records

Court records in Stephens County refer to case files generated by the Stephens County District and Municipal Courts. These documents include Stephens County arrest records and other criminal and civil case trial documents.

Stephens County court records typically include but are not limited to:

• Names of the litigants
• Case types
• Complaints/Petitions
• Summons
• Pleadings
• Evidence/Exhibits
• Judgments
• Orders
• Sentencing details
• Trial transcripts.

Stephens County court records uphold the integrity of the Sullivan County judiciary by ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Are Court Records Public in Stephens County?

Yes, Stephens County court records are public. The Oklahoma Open Records Act established public rights to access Stephens County court records. Nonetheless, the Oklahoma Public Records Act adequately addresses the confidentiality of some records and information. Hence, the public cannot access Stephens County court records if such scrutiny violates privacy laws or the documents relate to juveniles, adoption, medical or mental health, and sealed or expunged cases.

Stephens County Court Records Search

Stephens County court records are accessible online through the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) Court Records Portal; these online tools allow interested individuals to search for County court records by case numbers. For a comprehensive search for Stephens County court records, visit the Stephens County Court Clerk’s Office at the Stephens County Courthouse and submit a formal request to access court records.

Stephens County Courts

The Stephens County District and Municipal Courts make up the Stephens County judiciary. Under the Oklahoma judicial structure, the Stephens County District Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal trials. However, the Stephens County District Court oversees cases beyond the jurisdiction of the Stephens County Municipal Courts. The Stephens County Municipal Courts handles non-violent criminal cases, misdemeanors, and violations of municipal ordinances.

Interested public members may contact the Stephens County courts using the information below.

Stephens County District Court
Stephens County Courthouse
101 South 11th Street, Duncan,
OK 73533
Phone: (580) 470-2000

Comanche Municipal Court
500 North Rodeo Drive, Comanche,
OK 73529
Phone: (580) 439-8832

Duncan Municipal Court
1600 S Highway 81,
Duncan,
P.O. Box 969,
Duncan,
OK 73534
Phone: (580) 251-7740
Fax: (580) 470-2089

Marlow Municipal Court
119 South 2nd Street,
P.O. Box 113,
Marlow,
OK 73055
Phone: (580) 658-5401

Velma Municipal Court
910 Main Street,
P.O. Box 447,
Velma,
OK 73091
Phone: (580) 444-3393

Stephens County Criminal and Civil Records

Stephens County criminal and civil court records encompass all case files generated by the Stephens County courts. These include documents relating to criminal trials and those on civil matters such as:

• Business Litigation
• Personal Injury Claims
• Property-related cases
• Small Claims
• Landlord-tenant Disputes
• Customer Claims.

Stephens County criminal or civil court record seekers should log into the OSCN Case Search Portal and use the online search tools to look for Stephens County criminal or civil court records by case numbers, party names, and filing dates. Also, Stephens County criminal or civil case records are accessible through the OSCN Court Records Portal.

Alternatively, interested individuals may request access to Stephens County criminal or civil court records through the Court Clerk's Office at the Stephens County Courthouse:

101 South 11th Street,
Duncan,
Oklahoma 73533
Phone: (580) 470-2000

Record seekers may also access Stephens County arrest records and other crime-related documents from the Stephens County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies.

Stephens County Marriage Records

Oklahoma State allows access to marriage records; any interested person may access Stephens County marriage records. Public members seeking access to Stephens County marriage certificates should visit or send mail requests to the Stephens County Court Clerk's Office. Record seekers may also order Stephens County marriage certificates online through third-party websites.

Stephens County Divorce Records

Divorce records in Stephens County are public. However, the Stephens County Court Clerk's Office (the custodian of divorce records) will redact information that may compromise personal privacy and security from publicly accessible divorce records.

Stephens County divorce record seekers should mail or visit the Stephens County Court Clerk's Office and request access to divorce records. Also, Stephens County divorce information may be accessible through the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) Court Case Search or Records Portals.

Stephens Birth Records

In Stephens County, birth records are confidential for 75 years; within this timeframe, only the subjects of the records (if they are 18 years or older), immediate family members, and authorized legal representatives and entities may access Stephens County birth records. Stephens County birth certificates are legally valid identification documents. They are also crucial for establishing citizenship and claiming government benefits.

Interested persons should order Stephens County birth records online through the Oklahoma Department of Health Vital Records Page or by calls, email, or mail requests to the Vital Records Office at:

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

Stephens Death Records

Public access to Stephens County death records is restricted to 75 years after the death of the subjects of the documents. Within this time limit, only the immediate families of the deceased, authorized legal representatives, and entities with documented legal interests may access Stephens County death records.

Stephens County death records are crucial in settling estates. They also provide statistical data for disease research and mortality rate analysis. Eligible record seekers may order Stephens County death records through the Oklahoma Department of Health's website or by calling or mailing requests to the Vital Records Office.

Record seekers should note that Stephens County birth and death records are time-restricted Stephens County Vital Records; in addition to the necessary payments, requesters must prove eligibility to access them.

Stephens County Probate Court Records

Stephens County probate records refer to official documents detailing the legal process of managing and distributing deceased persons' estates within Stephens County, OK. Generally, probate court records encompass but are not limited to case files on guardianships, Will probates, trust administration, escheat partitions, conservatorship, name changes, and intestate successions.

For information about Stephens County probate adjudications:

• Visit the Oklahoma State Courts Network website:
• Click the Search OSCN Docket link and select Stephens County District Court from the Oklahoma Courts menu
• Enter the case number, party name, and other necessary information into the search tools
• Expand the District Court Case Type menu and select Probate or any of its variants
• Provide all other information and search for Stephens County probate court records.

Record seekers may also request access to probate court records by calling, mailing, or visiting the Stephens County Court Clerk's Office.

Stephens County Property Records

Stephens County property records refer to documents on real estate ownership and transactions. The Stephens County Clerk's Office is the custodian of property records in Stephens County. It maintains property-related documents such as property deeds, tax records, building permits, zoning information, liens and encumbrances, and other documents relating to property transactions and ownership.

Individuals seeking access to Stephens County property records should call or visit the Stephens County Clerk's Office at:

101 South 11th Street,
Duncan,
OK 73533
Phone: (580) 255-0977

For property valuation, ownership, and tax assessment records:

• Visit the Stephens County Assessor’s Office website, click the Search link, and accept the terms to access the Assessment/Appraisal Information App
• Click the Search Properties link
• On the new page, click Oklahoma
• Select Stephens to access property records for various Stephens County cities.

Alternatively, call or visit the Stephens County Assessor's Office at:

101 South 11th, Room 210,
Duncan,
OK 73533
Phone: (580) 255-1542
Fax: (580) 252-8584

Stephens County Court Records Online

Public members may access Stephens County court records through third-party websites like oklahomacourtrecords.us. These private online resources are fast alternatives to traditional sources. Third-party online resources gather documents from various sources and make them available where individuals may log in and use advanced search tools to access them quickly and easily. Nonetheless, information seekers should note that documents from some non-official sources may be incomplete or prone to errors.