Delaware County Court Records
Delaware County court records are kept at the District Court in Jay. The court clerk's office sits at the Delaware County Courthouse on South 5th Street and handles all district court filings for the county. You can search Delaware County court records online for free through OSCN or visit the courthouse in person. The clerk manages civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic, and small claims cases. Records date back to 1893. If you need a copy of a court filing, the office can pull it up by case number or party name while you wait. Mail requests are also taken for people who live far from Jay or cannot visit during business hours.
Delaware County Overview
Delaware County District Court
The Delaware County Court Clerk is Caroline Weaver. Her office is at the courthouse at 327 South 5th Street in Jay. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk in and ask for a case by name or number. Staff can pull the file and make copies while you wait. The mailing address is P.O. Box 407, Jay, OK 74346. Call (918) 253-4420 if you have questions about a pending case or need to check on a filing.
Delaware County is part of the 13th Judicial District. The court handles all case types that go through the state district court system. That includes civil suits, criminal cases, traffic tickets, family law, probate, and small claims. Under Oklahoma law (Title 20, Section 91.1), the district court has general jurisdiction over all matters not assigned to another court. Municipal courts in the county handle city ordinance cases for Jay, Colcord, Grove, Kansas, Oaks, and West Siloam Springs.
| Court Clerk | Caroline Weaver |
|---|---|
| Address |
Delaware County Courthouse 327 South 5th St Jay, OK 74346 |
| Phone | (918) 253-4420 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 407, Jay, OK 74346 |
Search Delaware County Court Records
The best way to look up court records in Delaware County is through the OSCN docket search. Pick "Delaware" from the county list and type in a name or case number. OSCN shows party names, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Some scanned documents are viewable in PDF form. The system is free. Updates show up within 24 to 48 hours of new filings. Most electronic records in Delaware County go back to the mid-1990s.
You can also use On Demand Court Records for more search options. ODCR pulls from the same data but adds tools like date of birth filters and case alerts. The basic search is free. Plans with document images run from $25 to $55 a month. For a quick name search, the free tier works fine.
The OSCN portal for Delaware County lets you search case filings by name, case number, or date range.
Select Delaware from the dropdown to view docket entries and case details filed at the courthouse in Jay.
In-person searches are simple. Go to the courthouse during business hours. Bring your ID. Give the clerk a name or case number at the window. Computer terminals are also set up for public use in the office. You can browse case information yourself and then ask the clerk for copies of what you need.
Request Delaware County Court Records
To get copies by mail, send a written request to the court clerk at P.O. Box 407, Jay, OK 74346. Include the case number or the names of the parties and as much detail as you can. The clerk will let you know the cost. Send a check or money order to cover fees. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for faster return. Under Oklahoma statute (28 O.S. Section 152), copy fees for court records are set at $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certification costs $0.50 per document.
You can pay court costs and fines online through pay.oscn.net. The site takes Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Online payments can take 24 to 72 hours to show up on the docket. If you want to pay in person, bring cash or a check to the clerk's office.
Note: Authentication of Delaware County court records costs $5.00 per document under the standard fee schedule.
Delaware County Land Records
Land records in Delaware County are kept by the county clerk, not the court clerk. The county clerk is Barbara Barnes. Her office is at 327 South 5th Street in Jay, the same building as the courthouse. Phone is (918) 253-4520. She handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property filings. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
You can search Delaware County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com. The site has indexed data from 1957. Search by grantor or grantee name, legal description, or instrument number. Land records in this county go all the way back to 1892.
The OKCountyRecords portal gives online access to Delaware County land and property filings.
Look up deed and mortgage records by name or legal description for properties in Delaware County.
Court Record Types in Delaware County
Delaware County handles a full range of case types. Criminal felony cases use the CF prefix. Misdemeanors use CM. Civil cases use CJ or CS depending on the dollar amount. Family law cases fall under FD. Probate is PB. Traffic is TR. Small claims and protective orders each have their own codes too. Marriage records have been filed here since 1893. Divorce records go back to 1894.
Some records are sealed by law. Juvenile cases are not open to the public. Adoption files need a court order to view. Mental health records stay confidential. Under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, certain criminal records can be sealed through the expungement process if the person meets the right conditions. The court clerk can tell you if a record is available or sealed when you ask.
Criminal History Checks
For background checks in Delaware County, the OSBI CHIRP portal is the main tool. A name-based search costs $15. Results show statewide criminal history from OSBI records. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests go through CHIRP. You can also check court records on OSCN for free, but that only shows cases filed in the state court system.
The Delaware County website has links to county offices and other local resources. If you need help finding a specific record or do not know which office to call, start there.
Cities in Delaware County
Delaware County has several communities. All district court cases file at the Delaware County District Court in Jay. Each city has its own municipal court for local ordinance cases.
Cities and towns in Delaware County include Jay, Grove, Colcord, Kansas, Oaks, and West Siloam Springs. All district court matters go through the courthouse in Jay.
Nearby Counties
These counties share a border with Delaware County. Make sure your case belongs in the right county before you file.