Johnston County Court Records
Johnston County court records are kept at the District Court in Tishomingo. The court clerk handles all civil, criminal, family, and probate case filings for this small south-central Oklahoma county. You can look up court records online through OSCN or go to the courthouse on West Main Street. If you need a copy of a judgment, order, or any other court document from Johnston County, the clerk can pull it by name or case number. The office also processes marriage licenses, protective orders, and small claims filings for Johnston County residents.
Johnston County Overview
Johnston County District Court
The Johnston County court clerk is Cassandra Slover. Her office sits in the courthouse at 403 West Main Street in Tishomingo. Staff can search court records by name or case number and make copies while you wait. The office handles civil lawsuits, criminal cases, family law matters, probate filings, and traffic citations for Johnston County. Under Oklahoma law, the court clerk must record, file, and keep all District Court proceedings as permanent records.
You can reach the Johnston County court clerk by phone at (580) 371-3281. Walk-in requests are handled during regular business hours. Bring a valid photo ID if you plan to pick up certified copies. The standard copy fee set by 28 O.S. Section 31 is $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certification adds $0.50 per document.
| Court Clerk | Cassandra Slover |
|---|---|
| Address |
Johnston County Courthouse 403 West Main, Suite 201 Tishomingo, OK 73460 |
| Phone | (580) 371-3281 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Johnston County Court Records
The fastest way to find court records in Johnston County is through the OSCN docket search. Select "Johnston" from the county list and search by party name or case number. OSCN shows party names, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Some filed documents are available as PDFs when the clerk has scanned them. The system is free and gets updates within 24 to 48 hours of new filings.
On Demand Court Records is another tool for searching Johnston County cases. It pulls from the same court data but adds features like date of birth filters. The basic search is free. Paid plans start at $5 a month for case alerts and monitoring. Document images cost extra depending on the plan you pick.
You can also visit the courthouse in Tishomingo to search court records in person. Give the clerk a name or case number at the window. They will pull the file and make copies on the spot. Cash, checks, and money orders are all accepted for payment. Under the Open Records Act (51 O.S. Section 24A.5), most court records in Johnston County are open to the public for inspection.
The Johnston County official website provides contact details and office information for the courthouse in Tishomingo.
Use this site to find hours, phone numbers, and directions to the Johnston County Courthouse.
Request Court Records in Johnston County
To get copies of Johnston County court records by mail, send a written request to the court clerk at 403 West Main, Suite 201, Tishomingo, OK 73460. Include the case number if you have it. If you don't know the case number, staff can search by name for a $5.00 fee per every seven years searched. Include a check or money order made out to the Johnston County Court Clerk. Staff will contact you to confirm fees before processing the request.
Certified copies cannot be sent by email. They must be mailed or picked up in person. Processing takes one to two weeks depending on where the records are stored. Older criminal records from the early 1900s may take longer since they could be in off-site storage. The $10.00 preservation fee required by HB1091 applies to all new civil filings as of November 2019.
Note: Johnston County court clerk staff cannot give legal advice or help fill out court forms per state policy.
Johnston County Court Record Types
Johnston County handles all standard case types in the state court system. Criminal felonies use the CF prefix. Misdemeanors use CM. Civil cases over $10,000 are filed as CJ, and those under $10,000 use CS for small claims. Family law cases like divorce and custody fall under FD. Probate uses PB. Protective orders use PO. Traffic cases use TR.
Some records are sealed by law. Juvenile court records are not open to the public. Adoption files need a court order to access. Mental health records are confidential under Oklahoma law. Guardianship records can only be viewed by the attorneys of record, the guardian, or the ward without a separate court order. Under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, certain criminal records may be sealed through the expungement process if the person meets specific legal requirements.
Johnston County Land Records
Land records in Johnston County are kept by the county clerk, not the court clerk. The county clerk handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property filings. You can search Johnston County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com. The site lets you look up names, document types, and legal descriptions for properties in this county.
OKCountyRecords provides online access to land and property records for Johnston County.
Search by name or legal description to find deed and mortgage records filed in Johnston County.
Criminal History Records
For criminal background checks in Johnston County, use the OSBI CHIRP portal. A name-based search costs $15. Fingerprint-based searches cost $19. You can also visit the OSBI office in person at 6600 North Harvey Place in Oklahoma City. Walk-in results take about 10 to 15 minutes. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests go through CHIRP. Online payments at pay.oscn.net can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Johnston County. Make sure you file in the right county before starting your case.