Custer County Court Records
Custer County court records are filed at the District Court in Arapaho, though the actual courthouse sits in Weatherford where most county offices are located. The court clerk handles all civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic filings for Custer County. You can search court records for free online through OSCN or go to the clerk's office on West 7th Street. Weatherford is home to Southwestern Oklahoma State University, which adds to the local population and case volume. Whether you need a copy of a judgment, a docket entry, or a case file, the Custer County clerk can help.
Custer County Overview
Custer County District Court
The Custer County court clerk is Brenda Beason. Her office is at 300 W 7th St, Weatherford, OK 73096. The phone number is (580) 323-1558 and the fax is (580) 772-5751. Email is brendab@custercoclerk.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Under Title 20, Section 91.1a of the Oklahoma Statutes, the court clerk serves as custodian of all district court records in Custer County. The office files new cases, keeps docket records up to date, and provides copies to anyone who asks. Custer County sees a mix of cases from Weatherford's college town population and the surrounding rural areas. The clerk handles criminal, civil, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic cases. Walk-in service is typically fast since the office isn't as crowded as metro courts.
| Court Clerk | Brenda Beason |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 W 7th St Weatherford, OK 73096 |
| Phone | (580) 323-1558 |
| Fax | (580) 772-5751 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| brendab@custercoclerk.org |
Search Custer County Court Records
Use the OSCN docket search for Custer County to look up cases online for free. Select "Custer" from the county list and enter a name or case number. OSCN shows docket entries, party names, attorneys, and case status. Updates happen within 24 to 48 hours of new filings.
On Demand Court Records also covers Custer County cases. Free basic search is available. Paid plans at $5 per month add features like alerts and document downloads. For a quick one-time search, OSCN is the best free tool for Custer County court records.
The OSCN search portal provides free access to Custer County court records online.
Select "Custer" from the dropdown to pull up court records filed in this county.
Get Copies of Custer County Records
Copies are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after. Certification is $0.50 per document. These follow 28 O.S. Section 31. Visit the clerk at 300 W 7th St in Weatherford during business hours. Bring ID. Cash, check, and money order accepted.
Mail requests should go to Custer County Court Clerk, 300 W 7th St, Weatherford, OK 73096. Include case details, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Fines and court costs can be paid online at pay.oscn.net. Online payments may take up to 72 hours to reflect on the docket.
Note: All new civil filings in Custer County include a $10 preservation fee under HB1091.
Court Record Types in Custer County
Custer County court records include criminal felonies (CF), misdemeanors (CM), civil cases (CJ/CS), family law (FD), probate (PB), traffic (TR), and small claims (SC). All are filed with the court clerk in Weatherford.
Sealed records include juvenile cases, adoption files, mental health proceedings, and guardianship files. These require a court order to access. Under Title 22, Section 18, qualified individuals can seek expungement of certain criminal records. All other Custer County court records are open to the public.
The Oklahoma Open Records Act at 51 O.S. Section 24A makes clear that court records in Custer County are public unless a specific law says otherwise. Any person can ask the clerk for copies. The clerk must provide them in a prompt and reasonable way. If the records you need are older, the clerk may need extra time to pull them from storage. For newer Custer County cases, most of the information is already in the OSCN system and can be pulled up at the counter or online.
Custer County has several municipal courts that handle local matters. Weatherford Municipal Court, Arapaho Municipal Court, Thomas Municipal Court, and part of Clinton Municipal Court all operate within the county. Those courts deal with city code violations and local traffic tickets. Their records are separate from the district court. If you need records from a municipal court, you will have to contact that city directly. District court records for all of Custer County still go through the clerk in Weatherford.
Custer County Land Records
Land records in Custer County are kept by county clerk Renee Beason at 300 W 7th St, Weatherford, OK 73096. Phone is (580) 323-1221. Hours match the court clerk at 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents.
You can search Custer County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com. The site covers Custer County property records and lets you search by name or legal description.
The Custer County government website has contact details for all county offices.
Visit the county site for phone numbers, addresses, and office hours.
Criminal History Checks
Run a statewide criminal history check through the OSBI CHIRP portal. Name-based searches are $15. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests must go through CHIRP. Custer County criminal filings also appear on OSCN, but CHIRP covers the whole state.
Cities in Custer County
Custer County includes Weatherford, Arapaho, Thomas, and part of Clinton. All district court cases are filed through the Custer County court clerk in Weatherford. Municipal courts in each city handle local violations separately.
Nearby Counties
Counties near Custer County. Check where your case was filed.