Tulsa Criminal Records
Tulsa criminal records are spread across several agencies in the city and county. The Tulsa Police Department keeps police reports and arrest records. The Tulsa Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations. Felony cases go through Tulsa County District Court, and you can search those dockets for free online. The city also runs a warrant search tool that lets you check for active warrants from your computer. Whether you need a police report, court file, or inmate info, there are clear steps to get what you need in Tulsa. This page covers each source, the fees involved, and how to request records.
Tulsa Overview
Tulsa Police Department Records
The Tulsa Police Department Records Section is on the second floor of police headquarters at 600 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can call (918) 596-9286 for general questions about record requests. The section handles incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, and investigative files. You will need to pass through security screening at the front entrance, so bring a valid photo ID and leave extra time.
To request Tulsa police records, fill out an Open Records Request Form. You can submit it online through the department's Open Records Center portal, by mail to P.O. Box 1027, Tulsa, OK 74103, or in person at the Records Section window. The form asks for your full name, address, phone, email, and a specific description of the records you want. Include dates, locations, report numbers, and names of people involved. Vague requests will not be processed under Executive Order 95-04, which requires requests to be "precise enough to identify with reasonable certainty exactly what document is requested."
The screenshot below shows the Tulsa Police open records request page where you can start the process online.
Simple report requests take 5 to 10 business days. Body camera and dash cam footage takes 20 to 30 business days or longer because of the time needed for review and redaction. Each request gets a tracking number you can use to check status by calling (918) 596-9286. Crime victims get one free copy of their report with valid ID. Everyone else pays $3.00 for reports of 10 pages or less, with $1.00 per page after that. Video redaction costs $55.00 per hour.
Note: Juvenile records cannot be released by the Tulsa Police Department under any circumstances without a court order.
Tulsa Municipal Court Cases
The Tulsa Municipal Court is at 600 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103, on the second floor. The court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor traffic offenses, parking tickets, criminal misdemeanors under city ordinance, and code violations within Tulsa city limits. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended Thursday hours until 7:00 p.m. for Night Court. Call (918) 596-1625 for case questions.
Online payments go through the Municipal Court Online Payment Portal. You need your citation number to pay. The portal takes Visa, MasterCard, and Discover with no extra fee. Paying online counts as a no-contest plea. For people who can't come during the day, the Thursday Night Court program runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with dockets at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 p.m.
The screenshot below shows the Tulsa Municipal Court page with information about services and payment options.
Court records are separate from Tulsa County District Court records. Municipal Court only handles city ordinance violations and municipal misdemeanors. Felony charges go to district court. You can request court records by calling (918) 596-1625, visiting in person, or emailing courtclerk@cityoftulsa.org. The Jail Bonds office is at (918) 596-9253, the Probation Services line is (918) 596-7750, and the Public Defender's office is (918) 596-9393.
Tulsa Warrant Search
The city runs an online warrant search tool at cityoftulsa.org/apps/TPDWarrantSearch. This lets you check whether someone has an active warrant from the Tulsa Police Department. The search is free and available around the clock. It is a good first step if you think there may be a warrant out and want to verify before going to the courthouse.
The screenshot below shows the Tulsa PD Warrant Search tool.
Outstanding warrants from Municipal Court can lead to arrest, extra fines, and license suspension. The court offers several ways to resolve warrants. You can walk into the Court Records window at 600 Civic Center, pay the amount plus fees, set up a payment plan, or appear before a judge. Bench warrant fees run $50 to $150 depending on the case. The court runs amnesty programs now and then that waive warrant fees and cut fines, so check by calling (918) 596-1625.
Tulsa County District Court Records
Felony criminal cases from Tulsa go through the Tulsa County District Court in the 14th Judicial District. You can search these dockets for free on the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN). Look up cases by name, number, or attorney. OSCN shows charges, filing dates, hearing records, and case outcomes. The system is free and runs 24 hours a day.
On Demand Court Records (ODCR) is another option for Tulsa County cases. ODCR sometimes has scanned documents that OSCN does not carry. Basic searches are free, but viewing document images needs a paid plan. For the full county breakdown of courts, fees, and the clerk's office, see the Tulsa County criminal records page.
The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office at 6080 E. 66th Street North handles background checks from their Public Services Unit. You can call (918) 596-5701 or email backgrounds@tcso.org. These checks only cover Sheriff's Office records. For statewide criminal history, use the OSBI CHIRP portal at $15.00 per name.
Tulsa Criminal Record Fees
At the Tulsa Police Records Section, reports of 10 pages or less cost $3.00. Pages beyond 10 cost $1.00 each. General copies run $0.25 per page. Video and audio redaction is $55.00 per hour with a $55.00 minimum. Crime victims get one free copy of their report. The Municipal Court does not add processing fees for online payments, but bench warrant fees range from $50 to $150.
Statewide checks through OSBI CHIRP cost $15.00 per name under 74 O.S. § 150.9. A sex offender registry check adds $2.00, and a violent offender check adds $2.00. OSCN court searches are free. Payment at city offices is accepted by cash, check, money order, or major credit card.
State Record Databases
The DOC Offender Lookup shows people in state prison or under supervision. It lists the facility, sentence, and release date. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name, address, or zip code. Both are free. VINELink tracks offender custody status and sends alerts by email, text, or phone when an inmate is released or moved. The Oklahoma VINE number is 1-877-654-8463.
Oklahoma expungement rules are in 22 O.S. § 18. If you were arrested but not charged, had charges dismissed, or finished a deferred sentence, you may qualify to get records sealed. File a petition with the Tulsa County District Court. OSBI charges $150 to process the order, and court fees run $50 to $200. The process takes 30 to 45 days.
Nearby Cities With Criminal Records
These qualifying cities are near Tulsa and have their own criminal records pages:
Each city has its own police department and municipal court. Felonies from these areas go through Tulsa County District Court or their respective county courts. All Oklahoma court dockets are searchable on OSCN.