Garfield County Criminal Records Search
Garfield County criminal records are managed by the Court Clerk and the Sheriff's Office in Enid, Oklahoma. The county is home to one of the larger cities in northwest Oklahoma, and the court system here handles a significant volume of felony and misdemeanor cases each year. You can search criminal case dockets online for free through the state court system, or contact the courthouse directly for copies. The Sheriff's Office in Enid posts mugshots and handles arrest records, booking logs, and jail operations. Whether you need to look up a case, track an inmate, or get copies of court documents, there are several ways to access Garfield County criminal records.
Garfield County Overview
Garfield County Court Records
The Garfield County Court Clerk's office is in the courthouse in Enid. The office handles all criminal case records for the county, from felony charges to misdemeanors to traffic violations. You can visit during regular business hours or call to ask about a case. The clerk stores files for every case that goes through the Garfield County District Court. Each file includes the charge, hearing dates, plea, motions, and the final outcome. Civil cases, small claims, and protective orders are also on file here.
Copy fees at the Garfield County Court Clerk follow state law under 28 O.S. § 31. The first page costs $1.00 and each page after that is $0.50. Certified copies add $5.00 for the court seal. These rates apply to all document types. Most criminal records are open to the public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, 51 O.S. § 24A. Juvenile records and sealed cases are exceptions.
Case codes in Garfield County use standard formats. CF means criminal felony. CM is criminal misdemeanor. TR covers traffic. The Enid metropolitan area generates more case volume than most northwest Oklahoma counties, so the court has a steady workload.
Note: Walk-in requests at the Garfield County courthouse are usually processed the same day during normal hours.
Search Garfield County Cases Online
The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) is the best free tool for searching Garfield County criminal records. You can look up cases by name, case number, or attorney. OSCN shows case type, filing date, parties, and every docket entry from the first filing to the last order. It covers criminal felonies, misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and civil cases. The system is available around the clock and there is no charge to use it.
The screenshot below shows the OSCN search page for Garfield County court records.
OSCN search results give you a full timeline of every case. You can see when charges were filed, what happened at hearings, and how the judge ruled. Keep in mind OSCN shows docket info but does not let you download the actual documents. For copies, call or visit the Court Clerk. You should also check On Demand Court Records (ODCR), which may have scanned document images for Garfield County cases. Basic ODCR searches are free, but viewing images costs a monthly plan. Using both sites together gives you the most complete view of criminal records in the county.
Sheriff's Office and Jail Records
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office is based in Enid. Reach them at (580) 237-0244. The Sheriff handles arrests, warrant service, criminal investigations, civil process, and jail operations for all of Garfield County. The office posts mugshots online, which makes it easier to check on recent bookings without having to call. Law enforcement in the county covers about 1,058 square miles, though most of the population is concentrated in and around Enid.
The Garfield County Jail holds people waiting for trial and those serving short sentences. Booking records include names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. You can use VINELink to track custody status for anyone in the Garfield County jail or state facilities. VINELink sends free alerts by phone, email, or text when an offender is released, moved, or escapes. The phone number is 1-877-654-8463.
Arrest reports and incident files are public under the Open Records Act. You can ask for copies from the Sheriff's Office. Some details in active investigations may be held back until the case closes. The Sheriff's Office also coordinates with the Enid Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and OSBI on cases that involve multiple agencies or cross jurisdictional lines.
Note: For the most current jail info, call (580) 237-0244 since online rosters may lag behind real-time bookings.
Garfield County Criminal Record Fees
Getting criminal records in Garfield County comes with fees that match state law. The Court Clerk charges $1.00 for the first page of a copy and $0.50 for each additional page. Certified copies add $5.00 for the seal. If you want a statewide background check, the OSBI CHIRP portal charges $15.00 per name search under 74 O.S. § 150.9. A sex offender registry search is $2.00 extra, and a violent offender registry search is another $2.00.
OSCN searches are free. ODCR basic lookups cost nothing either. The Sheriff's Office does not charge for phone calls about current inmates. Written records requests may carry copy fees.
State Criminal Record Resources
State databases cover Garfield County along with every other county in Oklahoma. The OSBI CHIRP portal runs official criminal history searches that pull data from across the state. It shows arrests and convictions for felonies and serious misdemeanors. You need an account and a credit card to use it. Results come back quickly for online searches.
The DOC Offender Lookup tracks inmates in state prison or under DOC supervision. If someone from Garfield County was sentenced to state time, this tool shows their location, sentence length, and projected release. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Garfield County or anywhere in the state by name, address, or zip code.
The Pardon and Parole Board has a docket search for upcoming parole hearings. You can look up whether someone from Garfield County has a hearing on the calendar. Victims can also use VINELink to stay informed about changes in an offender's custody status.
Expungement in Garfield County
Oklahoma law allows certain criminal records to be sealed through expungement under 22 O.S. § 18. You may qualify if you were arrested but never charged, if the charges were dismissed, or if you completed a deferred sentence. Old misdemeanor convictions and pardoned offenses can also make someone eligible. The statute has sixteen categories that lay out the requirements for each type of filing.
To file in Garfield County, submit a petition to the District Court in Enid. The OSBI charges $150 to process the expungement order. Court filing fees range from $50 to $200. The process takes about 30 to 45 days from start to finish. Once sealed, the record is treated as if it never happened. You do not have to tell anyone about it. If you are not sure whether you qualify, consult a local attorney. There are several legal aid services in the Enid area that may be able to help.
Garfield County Land Records
The Garfield County Clerk's office provides access to land records through OKCountyRecords.com. You can search by party name, instrument type, recording date, or legal description. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments are in the system. For older records not yet digitized, you can visit the courthouse in Enid and check the physical books.
Cities in Garfield County
Enid is the county seat and by far the largest city in Garfield County. Most criminal cases in the county come from the Enid area. The Enid Police Department handles city-level law enforcement, while the Sheriff covers the rest of the county. For criminal records specific to Enid, see our dedicated page:
Other communities in the county include Lahoma, Waukomis, Covington, Drummond, and Hillsdale. Criminal cases from these areas go through the Garfield County District Court in Enid.
Nearby County Criminal Records
If you need records from counties bordering Garfield, check these pages:
Each county has its own Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office managing criminal records. All court dockets are searchable on OSCN for free.