Murray County Criminal Records Search
Murray County criminal records are managed by the Court Clerk and the Sheriff's Office in Sulphur, Oklahoma. This county is part of the 20th Judicial District and has a population of about 14,000 people. You can search court case dockets for free using the state court system online. The Murray County Jail holds up to 34 inmates and processes around 680 arrests each year. Court files, arrest logs, and booking data are available through the courthouse and the Sheriff's Office. State tools like OSCN and ODCR also let you look up Murray County criminal cases at no cost from any device with internet access.
Murray County Overview
Murray County Court Records
The Murray County Court Clerk's office is at the Murray County Courthouse, 3000 W. Wyandotte Avenue in Sulphur. The phone number is (580) 622-3223. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office maintains district court records for criminal cases, civil suits, probate matters, and family court proceedings. Criminal records include charging documents, warrants, bond info, pleas, and judgments. These files are public under 51 O.S. § 24A, the Oklahoma Open Records Act, with some exceptions for sealed and juvenile cases.
Copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certified copies add $5.00. You can pay by cash, check, or money order. If you do not have a case number, a search fee of $10.00 may apply. The courthouse is in a smaller building, but it has parking and is wheelchair accessible.
Note: Murray County court records from before the digital era may require extra processing time to locate and copy.
Search Murray County Cases Online
The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) lets you search Murray County criminal records at no cost. Look up court dockets by name, case number, or attorney. The system shows filing dates, case types, hearing schedules, and all docket entries. OSCN covers felonies, misdemeanors, traffic cases, and civil matters. It runs 24 hours a day.
Results on OSCN show case styles, dates, and full docket histories. You can follow a criminal case from the initial charge through sentencing. While docket information is free, you need the Court Clerk for official document copies. The system uses standard case codes: CF means criminal felony, CM means criminal misdemeanor, and TR means traffic.
On Demand Court Records (ODCR) covers Murray County too. Basic searches are free. The site may have scanned documents not available on OSCN. Viewing those images needs a paid subscription. Check both tools for a complete picture of Murray County criminal records.
Murray County Sheriff and Jail
The Murray County Sheriff's Office is at 3000 W. Wyandotte Avenue in Sulphur. The main number is (580) 622-3211. The jail phone is (580) 622-5106, and the fax is (580) 622-3804. The Murray County Jail is at 700 West 10th Street in Sulphur. This medium-security facility has 34 beds and holds an average of 27 inmates daily. About 680 people are arrested and processed through the jail each year. The weekly turnover rate is about 55%, meaning more than half the inmates change out each week. The split is roughly 89% male and 11% female. The jail opened in 1907 and serves Sulphur, Davis, Wynnewood, Elmore City, and Dougherty.
The jail takes calls around the clock for inmate questions at (580) 622-5106. Standard booking steps apply: medical screening, fingerprints, a photo, and classification. The Sheriff's Office keeps records of all arrests, incident reports, and case files available under the Open Records Act. They also provide fingerprinting, civil process service, and court security.
Records requests can go to the office by email at ogunbase@yahoo.com, by fax, or in person. Written requests are best for accuracy.
Murray County Criminal Record Fees
Court Clerk copy fees in Murray County are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per page after that. Certified copies add $5.00. A statewide criminal history check through the OSBI CHIRP system costs $15.00 per name search under 74 O.S. § 150.9. You can add a sex offender registry check for $2.00 or a violent offender check for $2.00 through the same portal. OSCN searches are free. Basic ODCR searches cost nothing, but document images need a paid plan. The Sheriff's Office may charge standard copy fees for written records requests.
State Resources for Murray County
Oklahoma runs several statewide databases that include Murray County criminal records. The OSBI CHIRP portal provides official criminal history reports with arrest and conviction data. You need to create an account and pay by credit card. The DOC Offender Lookup tracks people in state prison from Murray County, showing location, sentence, and release date.
The Sex Offender Registry lets you find offenders in Murray County by name, address, or zip code. Victims can use VINELink to track offender status and get free alerts when an inmate is released or moved. The Oklahoma VINE number is 1-877-654-8463.
Note: OSBI criminal history results cover only Oklahoma records and do not include arrests from other states.
Expungement in Murray County
Oklahoma law allows certain criminal records to be sealed through expungement. The rules are in 22 O.S. § 18. People who were arrested but never charged, had charges dismissed, finished a deferred sentence, or got a pardon may qualify. The law sets out sixteen categories of eligibility. You file a petition with the District Court in Sulphur. OSBI charges $150, and court filing fees run $50 to $200. The process takes about 30 to 45 days.
Murray County Land Records
The Murray County Clerk's office provides access to land records through OKCountyRecords.com. The screenshot below shows the Murray County land records search portal.
Search by party name, instrument type, recording date, or legal description. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments are included. Recording fees are $8.00 for the first page and $2.00 per additional page, plus $10.00 preservation fee.
Cities in Murray County
Sulphur is the county seat and largest town in Murray County. Davis and Wynnewood are the next biggest communities. All criminal cases go through the courthouse in Sulphur. No cities in Murray County meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site.
Nearby County Criminal Records
These counties border Murray County:
Each county has its own Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office. Court dockets for all Oklahoma counties are available on OSCN.