Jefferson County Court Records
Jefferson County court records are housed at the District Court in Waurika. This is one of Oklahoma's least populated counties, so the courthouse sees a low volume of cases each year. You can search Jefferson County court records through OSCN online or visit the courthouse on North Main Street. The court clerk files and keeps records for civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters. Jefferson County is part of District 5 in the Oklahoma court system. If you need copies of any court document from this county, the staff can usually pull files quickly.
Jefferson County Overview
Jefferson County District Court
The Jefferson County court clerk is Kimberly Berry. The office is at 220 N Main St, Room 302, Waurika, OK 73573. Phone is (580) 228-2961. Fax numbers are (580) 228-2185 and (580) 228-3242. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
As the custodian of all district court records under Title 20, Section 91.1a of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Jefferson County court clerk files cases, keeps docket records, and provides copies to the public. The low population means shorter lines and faster service at the window. Jefferson County handles criminal, civil, family law, probate, and traffic cases. The associate district judge for Jefferson County is Dennis Gay, reachable through the courthouse at (580) 228-2961.
| Court Clerk | Kimberly Berry |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 N Main St, Room 302 Waurika, OK 73573 |
| Phone | (580) 228-2961 |
| Fax | (580) 228-2185 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Find Jefferson County Court Records
Search Jefferson County court records for free on the OSCN website. Use the docket search to look up cases by party name or case number. OSCN shows party details, attorneys, docket entries, and case status. It updates within a day or two of new filings.
On Demand Court Records is another option for Jefferson County. Basic searches are free. Paid plans add features. The OKLaw.org page for Jefferson County also provides court contact information and links to legal aid resources.
OKCountyRecords has online access to Jefferson County land and property records.
Search OKCountyRecords for Jefferson County property documents. Indexed data goes back to July 1982.
Get Jefferson County Court Records
Copy fees follow the standard Oklahoma schedule. The first page costs $1.00. Extra pages are $0.50 each. Certification is $0.50 per document, per 28 O.S. Section 31. You can pay at the courthouse with cash, check, or money order.
Mail requests go to Jefferson County Court Clerk, 220 N Main St, 3rd Floor, Waurika, OK 73573. Include case details, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Court costs and fines can be paid at pay.oscn.net.
Jefferson County Record Types
Jefferson County court records cover criminal felonies (CF), misdemeanors (CM), civil cases (CJ/CS), family law (FD), probate (PB), traffic (TR), and small claims (SC). All case types are filed at the courthouse in Waurika.
Sealed records include juvenile, adoption, mental health, and guardianship files. Under Title 22, Section 18, some criminal records can be expunged. All other Jefferson County court records are open to the public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
If you want to search Jefferson County court records on OSCN, start by going to the docket search page and picking "Jefferson" from the county list. You can type in a last name, a first name, or a case number. The system will show you matching results with party names, case type, filing date, and docket entries. Click on any case to see the full history. OSCN is free. There is no login and no account needed. Most cases filed in Jefferson County show up within a day or two. Older cases may have less detail, but newer filings tend to include full docket sheets and sometimes scanned documents.
Requesting records by mail from Jefferson County is straightforward. Send a letter to the court clerk at 220 N Main St, 3rd Floor, Waurika, OK 73573. In your letter, give the case number or the names of the people on the case. If you do not have a case number, the clerk may charge a $5.00 search fee for each seven-year block they have to check. Make your check out to the Jefferson County Court Clerk. Put in a self-addressed stamped envelope so they can mail the copies back to you. Most mail requests from this small office get turned around in about a week.
The Oklahoma Open Records Act, found at 51 O.S. Section 24A, gives any person the right to ask for and get copies of public court records in Jefferson County. The law says agencies must respond in a prompt and reasonable time. The clerk cannot deny access to public records unless they fall under a specific exception like sealed juvenile or adoption files. If a request is denied, the person can appeal through the district attorney or file a case in court.
Jefferson County Land Records
County clerk Traci Smith handles land records at 220 N Main, Room 103, Waurika, OK 73573. Phone is (580) 228-2029. Email is jeffersonclerk2@yahoo.com. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This office files deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps.
Search Jefferson County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com. Records are indexed from July 1982 with images added in real time as new documents get filed.
Criminal History Checks
Use the OSBI CHIRP portal for statewide background checks. A name-based search costs $15. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online requests go through CHIRP. Jefferson County criminal cases also show up on OSCN.
Cities in Jefferson County
Jefferson County includes Waurika, Ryan, and Ringling. All district court cases go through the courthouse in Waurika. None of these cities are large enough for a dedicated page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Counties that border Jefferson County. Confirm your case location before visiting.