Access Tulsa County Criminal Records
Tulsa County criminal records are maintained by the Court Clerk, the Sheriff's Office, and the Tulsa Police Department. As the second most populous county in Oklahoma with over 669,279 residents, Tulsa County processes thousands of criminal cases each year across multiple divisions. The David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center serves as the main jail facility. Court dockets can be searched for free through the state court system, and the Tulsa Police Department runs its own warrant search tool. Whether you need court documents, arrest records, or inmate information, Tulsa County has more resources available than most places in the state.
Tulsa County Overview
Tulsa County Court Records
Court Clerk Don Newberry runs the Tulsa County Court Clerk's office at the Tulsa County Courthouse, 500 S. Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103. You can reach the office at (918) 596-5000. This is one of the busiest court systems in Oklahoma. The office handles criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, and specialized dockets. Criminal case records show the charges, court dates, pleas, and dispositions for every case filed in the county. Records are public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A).
Copy fees follow state law. The first page is $1.00 and each page after that is $0.50. Certified copies add $5.00 for the court seal. The courthouse has security screening at all entrances. Paid parking is available in nearby lots and garages. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Tulsa County is in the 14th Judicial District. Multiple District Judges handle felony criminal cases. Associate District Judges hear misdemeanors, traffic cases, and preliminary hearings. Special judges handle some smaller matters. The Court Clerk's office manages hearing notices, jury pools, and document filing for all of these divisions.
Search Tulsa County Cases Online
The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) is the main free tool for searching Tulsa County criminal records. You can look up court dockets by name, case number, or attorney. The system shows case types, filing dates, and every action the court took. OSCN covers felonies, misdemeanors, traffic cases, and civil matters. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tulsa County has heavy case volume, so OSCN is the fastest way to find what you need without going to the courthouse.
The Tulsa County website provides links to court services and county departments. The screenshot below shows the county's main portal.
Search results on OSCN display case styles, hearing dates, and full docket entries. You can track a criminal case from filing through sentencing or dismissal. Docket info is free to view, but document copies require a request to the Court Clerk. Case numbers use CF for criminal felonies and CM for misdemeanors. Given the volume of cases in Tulsa County, the online tools save a lot of time compared to in-person visits.
On Demand Court Records (ODCR) is another option. Basic searches are free. Full document images require a paid plan. For thorough research, check both OSCN and ODCR.
Tulsa County Sheriff and Jail
The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is at 303 W. 1st Street, Tulsa, OK 74103, and can be reached at (918) 596-5600. The office maintains a large staff of deputies, investigators, detention officers, and support personnel. They cover patrol, criminal investigations, jail operations, court security, and civil process throughout the county. The Sheriff serves Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, and Glenpool, among other communities.
The David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center is the main jail for Tulsa County. Located at 300 North Denver Avenue, it has a capacity of 1,714 beds and can be reached at (918) 596-8950. The facility holds pretrial inmates, people serving short sentences, and those waiting for transfer to state prisons. Booking includes medical screening, fingerprints, and a photo. The jail maintains an online inmate search where you can look up current inmates by name and see booking info, charges, bond amounts, and custody status. Anyone arrested in Tulsa County by any agency comes through this facility.
The Public Information Officer at the Sheriff's Office handles media requests and certain records inquiries from 6080 E. 66th Street North, Tulsa, OK 74117. Submit records requests by email to pio@tcso.org or by mail. Hand-delivered requests are not accepted. The office follows the Open Records Act for all public records requests. Fees for records are charged according to the County Clerk's pricing structure.
Note: The Tulsa County inmate search updates regularly but may not show same-hour bookings or releases.
Tulsa Police Warrant Search
The Tulsa Police Department runs a warrant search tool on the city's website. You can search for active warrants by name. The system also shows the department's Most Wanted list with photos, ages, descriptions, dates of birth, and charges. This is a quick way to check if someone has an outstanding warrant in the City of Tulsa.
The Tulsa Police Records Section is at 600 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103. You can call them at (918) 596-9286. They process requests for incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, and other police documents. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Open records requests can be submitted online through the police department's Open Records portal. For police records, the fee is $3.00 for a report of ten pages or less, with $1.00 per page after that. Victims of crimes can get one free copy of their incident report.
The Tulsa Municipal Court handles traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and misdemeanor offenses within Tulsa city limits. The court is at 600 Civic Center. You can reach Court Records at (918) 596-1625. Municipal court records are separate from Tulsa County District Court records. The municipal court offers online payment at its website, phone payment at (918) 596-7777, and in-person payment at the Civic Center.
Tulsa County Criminal Record Fees
Fees vary depending on where you request records. At the Court Clerk, copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per extra page. Certified copies add $5.00. At the Tulsa Police Records Section, a police report of ten pages or less is $3.00 with $1.00 for each page over ten. Video and body camera footage costs $55.00 per hour for processing and redaction.
A criminal history check through the OSBI CHIRP system costs $15.00 per name search under 74 O.S. § 150.9. Sex offender and violent offender registry checks are $2.00 each. OSCN and basic ODCR searches are always free.
State Criminal Record Resources
Oklahoma maintains several statewide databases that include Tulsa County records. The OSBI CHIRP portal provides official criminal history reports showing arrest and conviction data across the state. You need an account and a credit card. Results come back fast for online searches. Fingerprint-based checks cost $19.00 and provide more thorough results than name-based searches.
The DOC Offender Lookup tracks people in state prison or under supervision. Given Tulsa County's population, a significant number of DOC inmates come from this area. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name, address, or zip code and updates daily. The Sheriff Alerts offender search provides another way to find registered offenders in the Tulsa area.
VINELink provides free custody tracking for Tulsa County and all of Oklahoma. You can sign up for alerts by email, text, or phone when an inmate is released or moved. The Oklahoma VINE number is 1-877-654-8463.
Tulsa County Expungement
Oklahoma law allows certain criminal records to be sealed through expungement under 22 O.S. § 18. People arrested but never charged, those with dismissed cases, and those who completed deferred sentences may qualify. The statute has sixteen categories defining who can file. Old misdemeanor convictions, pardoned offenses, and certain low-level felonies after waiting periods are also covered.
To file in Tulsa County, submit a petition to the District Court at the Tulsa County Courthouse. OSBI charges $150 to process the expungement order. Court filing fees range from $50 to $200. The process takes about 30 to 45 days. Tulsa County has many attorneys who handle expungement cases, and legal aid organizations can help people who cannot afford a lawyer. Once a record is sealed, it no longer appears in standard background checks.
Tulsa County Land Records
Land records for Tulsa County are available through OKCountyRecords.com. You can search by party name, instrument type, recording date, or legal description. The database includes deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments.
The online system covers a wide range of filing dates. For very old records, visit the County Clerk's office at the courthouse. Land records can be relevant in criminal cases involving fraud, property crimes, or lien enforcement.
Cities in Tulsa County
Tulsa County has several major cities, many of which have their own police departments and municipal courts. Criminal cases from anywhere in the county are processed through the Tulsa County District Court.
- Tulsa - County seat and largest city
- Broken Arrow - Second largest city in the county
- Owasso - Growing suburb north of Tulsa
- Bixby - South Tulsa suburb
- Jenks - Southwest suburb of Tulsa
Each city has its own law enforcement, but all felony and serious misdemeanor cases go through the county court system. City police departments handle arrests within their limits. The Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas and provides jail services for the entire county.
Nearby County Criminal Records
Counties that border Tulsa County:
Each county has its own Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office. Court dockets for all Oklahoma counties are on OSCN.