Craig County Court Records Lookup
Craig County court records are held at the District Court in Vinita, the county seat. The court clerk's office manages all case filings for civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters across Craig County. You can search these court records online through OSCN or visit the courthouse on West Canadian Avenue. Craig County sits in the northeastern part of Oklahoma, and the clerk's office handles a moderate number of cases each year. Whether you need a copy of a judgment, a docket sheet, or any other court filing, the staff in Vinita can help you find it.
Craig County Overview
Craig County District Court
The Craig County court clerk is Cathi Murphy. The office sits at 301 W Canadian Ave, Suite 101, Vinita, OK 74301. You can reach the clerk by phone at (918) 256-2443, by fax at (918) 256-4883, or by email at murphyc@oscn.net. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff can search Craig County court records by name or case number and print copies while you wait.
As required by Title 20, Section 91.1a of the Oklahoma Statutes, the court clerk keeps all district court records for Craig County. This covers criminal cases, civil suits, family law filings, probate matters, small claims, and traffic cases. The courthouse in Vinita is the only location where these records are filed and stored. Craig County also has some overlap with tribal court jurisdiction in parts of the county where the Cherokee Nation has authority.
| Court Clerk | Cathi Murphy |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 W Canadian Ave, Suite 101 Vinita, OK 74301 |
| Phone | (918) 256-2443 |
| Fax | (918) 256-4883 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| murphyc@oscn.net |
Search Craig County Court Records
The OSCN docket search for Craig County is the fastest free way to find court records. Select "Craig" from the county list and type in a name or case number. OSCN shows party names, docket entries, attorneys, and case status. It updates within 24 to 48 hours of new filings. Some documents are available in PDF format when they have been scanned by the clerk.
On Demand Court Records is another search tool that covers Craig County. Basic searches cost nothing. Paid plans start at $5 a month for features like alerts and document access. For regular users who need to track Craig County cases, it can save time.
The OSCN portal lets you search Craig County court records by party name or case number.
Pick "Craig" from the county dropdown to find case records filed in Craig County.
Request Craig County Court Records
To get copies at the courthouse, bring your ID and give the clerk a name or case number. Copies are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per page after that. Certification is $0.50. These fees follow 28 O.S. Section 31. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted.
Mail requests should go to Craig County Court Clerk, 301 W Canadian Ave, Suite 101, Vinita, OK 74301. Include your case details, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Court fines and costs can be paid online at pay.oscn.net. Online payments can take 24 to 72 hours to post to the docket.
Craig County Record Types
Craig County court records include felonies (CF), misdemeanors (CM), civil suits (CJ/CS), family law (FD), probate (PB), traffic (TR), and small claims (SC). The case prefix shows the type. All are filed with the court clerk in Vinita.
Some records are sealed. Juvenile and adoption records need a court order. Mental health and guardianship files are confidential. Under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, certain criminal records can be expunged if you qualify. All other Craig County court records are public.
The Oklahoma Open Records Act, codified at 51 O.S. Section 24A, gives every person the right to request and receive copies of public court records held by the Craig County court clerk. The law requires a prompt response. If the clerk denies your request, they must cite a specific exemption. There is no form you have to fill out to make a request. Just tell the clerk what you need. You can do it at the window, by phone, or in a letter. For mail requests, send your letter to Craig County Court Clerk, 301 W Canadian Ave, Suite 101, Vinita, OK 74301. Include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
If you need to search for a case and only have a name, the OSCN docket search for Craig County lets you enter partial names. Try the last name first. If you get too many results, add a first name or middle initial. Each result shows the case number, type, and filing date. You can also use ODCR to filter by date of birth, which helps when a name is common.
Craig County Land Records
Land records for Craig County are kept by county clerk April McDaniel at 301 W Canadian Ave, Vinita, OK 74301. Phone is (918) 256-2444. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and property filings.
You can search Craig County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com. Records are indexed from 1974 forward. Search by name or legal description to find property documents.
Criminal Background Checks
For a statewide criminal history check, use the OSBI CHIRP portal. Name-based searches cost $15. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests go through CHIRP. Craig County criminal filings also appear on OSCN, but CHIRP covers the whole state and includes records beyond just court filings.
Cities in Craig County
Craig County includes Vinita, Big Cabin, Ketchum, Bluejacket, and Welch. All district court cases go through the Craig County District Court in Vinita. Municipal courts in each town handle local code and traffic violations separately.
Nearby Counties
Counties that border Craig County include the following. Verify your case location before visiting.