Search Oklahoma Criminal Records
Oklahoma criminal records are public documents kept by courts, law enforcement agencies, and state offices across all 77 counties. You can search for them online or in person. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation runs the CHIRP portal for statewide criminal history checks. District courts in each county hold case files for felony and misdemeanor cases. The Oklahoma State Courts Network gives free access to court dockets from every county in the state. If you need to check on an inmate or look up an offender, the Department of Corrections runs a lookup tool that is open to the public at no cost.
Oklahoma Criminal Records Overview
Oklahoma Criminal Records Online
The main way to search Oklahoma criminal records online is through CHIRP. That stands for Criminal History Information Request Portal. It is run by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, or OSBI. You create a free account, then pay $15 per name search. CHIRP pulls data from the OSBI's Computerized Criminal History Database, which holds fingerprint-based arrest and conviction data for serious misdemeanors and felonies. You need to provide the person's first name, last name, and date of birth. The system checks three years before and after the birth date you give. You can add up to three alias names at no extra cost. Results stay in the system for 60 days before they are removed. CHIRP searches only cover Oklahoma records, not other states.
The OSBI also lets you search the Sex Offender Registry and the Mary Rippy Violent Offender Registry through CHIRP. Each of those searches costs $2, as set by OSBI Administrative Rule 375:9-1-2. A credit card payment adds a $1 convenience fee per transaction, no matter how many searches you run. The CHIRP portal is at chirp.osbi.ok.gov and runs all day, every day.
The screenshot below shows the CHIRP criminal history search portal used for Oklahoma criminal records requests.
CHIRP is the official state tool for criminal history checks in Oklahoma.
If you want to look up a case but don't want to pay, the Oklahoma State Courts Network is free. OSCN covers all 77 counties and shows docket entries, party names, hearing dates, and case status. You can search by name, case number, or attorney. Criminal felony cases use a CF prefix. Misdemeanors use CM. Traffic cases show up with TR. The system holds more than 15 million cases going back to the 1990s. You do not need to create an account. Visit OSCN docket search to run a free search.
OSCN shows the public docket for Oklahoma criminal records searches by county.
Case documents like probable cause affidavits are not always viewable online through OSCN and may need to be picked up at the courthouse.
Oklahoma Court Records
On Demand Court Records, known as ODCR, is a private service run by KellPro, Inc. It covers more than 70 Oklahoma counties and some tribal courts like Cherokee and Choctaw Nation. ODCR is useful because it has scanned documents that OSCN may not have, especially for rural counties. Basic searching is free. If you want to view scanned filings, prices start at $5 per month for advanced tools and go up to $55 per month for statewide document access. Go to ODCR to start a search.
The ODCR portal below provides access to Oklahoma criminal case records from dozens of counties.
ODCR is a good backup when OSCN does not have the file you need.
Each county court clerk keeps the original case files. These include the charging document, arrest warrants, plea deals, sentencing orders, and probation terms. Under Title 51 Section 24A of the Oklahoma Open Records Act, most court records are open to any person for inspection and copying. Copy fees are set at $0.25 per page for standard documents and $1.00 per page for certified copies. Some sealed or expunged records are not available to the public. Juvenile cases and adoption records are also kept private by law.
Oklahoma Inmate and Offender Records
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections runs an offender lookup at okoffender.doc.ok.gov. This tool shows people currently in state prison or under DOC supervision. You can search by first name, last name, or DOC number. The results show the inmate's facility, custody status, sentence length, and expected release date. Male inmates go through the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center for intake. Female inmates are processed at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center. The DOC assigns each person a unique number that stays with them through the system.
The DOC Offender Lookup is a key tool for Oklahoma criminal records research on incarcerated individuals.
This database covers state prison inmates but does not include people in county jails awaiting trial unless they are under DOC contract.
Oklahoma also keeps a Sex Offender Registry as required by the Sex Offenders Registration Act, Title 57 Sections 581 through 590.2. You can search it at sors.doc.ok.gov. The registry lets you look up offenders by name, county, city, zip code, or within a set distance from any address. Offenders are rated by risk level. Level 3 means the person poses a serious danger. Level 1 is a low risk. You can sign up for free email alerts that tell you when a sex offender moves near an address you pick.
The Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry portal lets you search for registered offenders by location.
All three risk levels are listed on the site with details about registration length and verification schedules.
Oklahoma Criminal Records and Parole
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board reviews inmates for parole and makes recommendations to the Governor. You can search their docket at ok.gov/ppb by month, year, inmate name, DOC number, or county. The Board's docket goes back to 2013. This is useful if you want to track when an offender is up for parole review. The Board can be reached at (405) 602-5863.
The Pardon and Parole Board docket search is shown below.
Search results show the inmate name, DOC number, hearing date, and county of commitment.
VINELink is a free victim notification system. It runs 24 hours a day, all year long. You can look up inmates by name and sign up to get alerts by phone, email, or text when their custody status changes. That includes release, transfer, or escape. The Oklahoma VINE phone line is 1-877-654-8463. You can also use the VINELink website or the mobile app. VINE covers county jails and state prisons. It works with over 200 languages through live operators at 1-866-277-7477.
Below is the VINELink portal for tracking Oklahoma inmate custody changes.
Registration is free and provides ongoing notifications so you do not have to check manually.
Getting Oklahoma Criminal Records
You can get Oklahoma criminal records in person at the OSBI headquarters at 6600 North Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Walk-in searches take about 10 to 15 minutes. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. A name-based search costs $15. Fingerprint-based searches cost $19 for Oklahoma only or $41 for Oklahoma and FBI records combined, as set by Title 74 Section 150.9 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Payment options include cash (in person only), money order, cashier's check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Personal checks are not accepted.
Mail requests go to the same address. Include the completed Criminal History Request Form, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow one to three weeks for processing. Fax requests with a credit card take five to eight business days. Call the OSBI Criminal History Reporting Unit at (405) 848-6724 if you have questions.
Under Section 24A.8 of the Open Records Act, law enforcement agencies must make certain records available to the public. These include arrestee descriptions with name, date of birth, and address. They also include a list of incidents showing the offense, date, time, and location. Jail booking records are public too, showing each person's name, date of commitment, charges, and release info. Body camera and dash camera footage is now classified as a public record with some limits. Agencies can redact parts that show nudity, minors, or officers under investigation.
The DOC Victim Services Unit helps crime victims track offenders through the system. Reach them at (405) 962-6142. They can notify you of transfers, releases, and parole hearings. They also run the Apology Bank, where inmates can write apology letters that are screened before delivery. Visit oklahoma.gov/doc/victim-services for more.
Victim Services provides personal case updates beyond what the automated VINE system offers.
Oklahoma Criminal Records and the Law
Oklahoma allows people to seal their criminal records through expungement under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The law lists 16 types of people who can ask to have records sealed. If charges were dismissed or you were acquitted, you may qualify. If you completed a deferred sentence, you may also be eligible after a waiting period. For one nonviolent felony, the wait is five years after finishing the sentence. For up to two nonviolent felonies, the wait is ten years. The OSBI charges a $150 filing fee for processing an expungement order. Court filing fees add another $50 to $200 on top of that. Attorney fees for expungement cases typically run $500 to $2,500.
Starting three years after November 1, 2022, the OSBI will begin automatic expungement for clean slate eligible arrest records. Each month, the Bureau identifies qualifying records and notifies the arresting agency and prosecutor, who get 45 days to object. If no one objects, the records move to the court for a signed order. This process helps people who qualify but do not know how to file on their own.
When a record is expunged, it is treated as if it never happened. You do not have to disclose sealed records on applications. The records still exist for law enforcement purposes, though. They can be used in later criminal cases to show prior history. For questions about expungement or to start the process, contact the OSBI at (405) 848-6724 or talk to a lawyer.
Oklahoma's corrections system spans multiple facilities across the state. The DOC Facilities page at oklahoma.gov/doc/facilities lists all state prisons, community correction centers, and contract facilities with contact info.
The Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester houses death row inmates and maximum-security prisoners.
Oklahoma has carried out 212 executions since 1915, with 129 by lethal injection. Current death row and scheduled execution info is at oklahoma.gov/doc/offender-info.
OKCountyRecords.com at okcountyrecords.com provides county-level land records searches across Oklahoma, which can supplement criminal records research when tracing property liens or judgments.
Browse Oklahoma Criminal Records by County
Each of Oklahoma's 77 counties has its own District Court and Sheriff's Office that handle criminal cases and records. Pick a county below to find local resources.
Criminal Records in Major Oklahoma Cities
Oklahoma cities handle criminal cases through the county District Court, but many have their own police departments and municipal courts. Pick a city below for local criminal records info.