Find Bixby Court Records
Bixby court records are kept by two courts in Tulsa County. The Bixby Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and traffic offenses at Bixby City Hall on North Cabaniss Avenue. For felonies, civil suits, and family law matters, cases go through the Tulsa County District Court. The Bixby City Charter establishes the municipal court as the judicial branch of city government, with the city clerk serving as director of records. OSCN provides free access to district court cases online, while municipal court records need a request through the Bixby court clerk. About 28,000 people live in Bixby, a growing suburb south of Tulsa.
Bixby Overview
Bixby Municipal Court Records
The Bixby Municipal Court is the judicial branch of city government, created by state law and city ordinance. Per the Bixby City Charter Section 5.2, the city clerk or a designated individual keeps a record of all proceedings, dispositions of cases, and all fines and money collected. The municipal judge has original jurisdiction to hear and determine all cases involving offenses against the charter and city ordinances. This court is a Court Not of Record. If someone appeals a ruling, the case gets a brand new trial in Tulsa County District Court.
Per City Charter Section 5.3, the municipal judge must have at least five years of actual legal experience and be licensed to practice law in Oklahoma. The judge holds no other office or employment in city service while under appointment. Court is held twice per month on Thursdays, starting at 5:00 p.m. You can find more details at the Bixby Municipal Court page.
Court appearance is not mandatory for all offenses in Bixby. For select offenses, advance payment is accepted on or before the scheduled court date. If payment is made on the court date itself, it must be paid during regular business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For no insurance tickets, if you had valid insurance at the time, bring proof to the Court Clerk's Office for possible dismissal.
| Court | Bixby Municipal Court (Court Not of Record) |
|---|---|
| Address | Bixby City Hall 111 N. Cabaniss Ave. Bixby, OK 74008 |
| Phone | 918-366-0424 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Court Days | Twice monthly, Thursdays at 5:00 PM |
Search Court Records in Bixby
Searching for Bixby court records works differently depending on which court handled the case. District court cases from Tulsa County are on OSCN. Municipal court records from the City of Bixby require a separate lookup.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network is the free public search tool for district court cases statewide. Select Tulsa County from the dropdown and search by party name, case number, or traffic citation number. Results show docket entries, party names, case status, and hearing dates. Under 51 O.S. Section 24A.2, Oklahoma's public policy gives people the right to access government records, which includes most court filings.
For Bixby Municipal Court records, the online payment portal lets you search for citations by citation number and date of birth, or by driver's license number, state, and date of birth. It is mainly set up for paying fines, but it can help confirm whether a citation exists. You can also call the Court Clerk at 918-366-0424 during business hours or visit Bixby City Hall in person at 111 N. Cabaniss Ave.
The Bixby Records Division handles Police Records Requests, but Municipal Court Records are kept separately through the City Clerk's office. Open records requests can be submitted to the City of Bixby, Attn: City Clerk, PO Box 70, Bixby, OK 74008, or in person at Bixby City Hall, 116 W Needles Ave. You can also use the Bixby Open Records Request page for details. Under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, copy fees cannot exceed $0.25 per page for standard documents or $1.00 per page for certified copies, as stated in 51 O.S. Section 24A.5.
Note: Searches for commercial purposes or those disruptive of city operations are subject to a search fee representing direct costs.
Bixby Municipal Court Resource
The City of Bixby provides information about its municipal court online. You can view details about court schedules, payment options, and how the court operates at the Bixby Municipal Court page.
This resource covers the basics of how the Bixby court system works, including the city charter provisions that govern the court, what types of cases the municipal court handles, and where to go for help with a case.
Bixby Court Fees and Payments
Bixby Municipal Court accepts payments online, in person, and by mail. The online payment system takes credit and debit cards with a processing fee of $1.50. In person, visit the Court Clerk's Office at 111 N. Cabaniss Ave. between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The court accepts cash, checks, money orders, and cards for in-person payments.
All fees for open records requests are due when the request is fulfilled and are non-refundable. Under Oklahoma law, a public body cannot charge more than $0.25 per page for regular copies. Certified copies can cost up to $1.00 per page. The Bixby City Clerk oversees the Municipal Court Clerk office and can provide exact pricing for your specific request.
If you need records from the Tulsa County District Court, their fee structure is set separately. Contact the Tulsa County Court Clerk for current pricing on certified documents and case file copies.
Tulsa County Court Records
Serious cases from Bixby go to the Tulsa County District Court. This court handles felonies, civil cases, family law, probate, and small claims. All felonies and misdemeanors committed in Bixby that are not violations of the Bixby City Code are prosecuted in Tulsa County District Court. The county is part of the 14th Judicial District of Oklahoma.
The district court clerk keeps all case files. You can search them on OSCN by selecting Tulsa County from the dropdown menu. Case types include CJ for civil cases over $10,000, CF for criminal felonies, CM for criminal misdemeanors, FD for family and domestic cases, SC for small claims, and TR for traffic tickets. Each case number follows the format XX-YYYY-NNNN.
Appeals from Bixby Municipal Court go to this same district court. Under Oklahoma law, because the municipal court is a Court Not of Record, any appeal results in a trial de novo. That means the district court starts the case over from scratch. The defendant gets a completely new hearing with no reference to the prior outcome in municipal court.
Legal Help in Bixby
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma provides free legal help to people who qualify based on income. Reach them at oklaw.org or by calling their intake line. They handle civil legal matters and can help you understand your Bixby court records or work through the court system.
The Oklahoma Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for people who need an attorney. If you face a criminal case, the public defender's office handles cases in Tulsa County District Court for defendants who cannot afford counsel. Bixby Municipal Court does not provide court-appointed attorneys. You have the right to hire your own lawyer, but one will not be given to you in this court.
The OSBI CHIRP portal lets you run a background check to see what shows up on your criminal history. The OSBI charges $15 for a name-based search and $19 for a fingerprint search.
Clearing Bixby Court Records
Oklahoma allows expungement of certain court records under 22 O.S. Section 18. Full expungement removes your name from court records and seals your file with the OSBI. Eligibility depends on the outcome of the case and how much time has passed. Acquittals, dismissed charges after deferred sentences, and some nonviolent felonies may qualify.
The process starts with filing a petition in the district court where the case was heard. For Bixby cases that went through Tulsa County District Court, you file there. The OSBI charges a $150 processing fee for expungement, payable by money order or cashier's check. Only nonviolent felonies are eligible. Sex offenses and violent felonies cannot be expunged. Misdemeanor convictions may be eligible after at least 10 years with no other convictions on your record.
Tulsa County Court Records
Bixby is in Tulsa County. All felony, civil, family, and probate cases go through the Tulsa County District Court. The district court handles the bulk of serious legal matters for Bixby residents. For more on how the county court system works and what records are available, visit the Tulsa County court records page.
Nearby Cities
Bixby sits just south of Tulsa in the heart of the metro area. Other nearby cities with court records pages include: