Latimer County Court Records
Latimer County court records are filed at the District Court in Wilburton, a small town in southeastern Oklahoma. The court clerk manages civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic case records for the entire county. You can search Latimer County court records free online using OSCN or visit the courthouse on North Central Street. Staff can pull records by name or case number and provide copies on the same day during regular business hours.
Latimer County Overview
Latimer County District Court
Melinda Brinlee is the Latimer County court clerk. Her office is at 109 North Central Street in Wilburton. The court clerk records, files, and maintains all permanent District Court records for Latimer County. This includes civil lawsuits, criminal cases, divorce and custody matters, probate, small claims, and traffic violations.
Call (918) 465-3543 to reach the Latimer County court clerk. Copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after, as set by 28 O.S. Section 31. Certification is $0.50 per document. Bring a photo ID if you visit in person to get certified copies. The court clerk also issues marriage licenses and handles passport applications in Latimer County.
| Court Clerk | Melinda Brinlee |
|---|---|
| Address |
Latimer County Courthouse 109 N Central Street Wilburton, OK 74568 |
| Phone | (918) 465-3543 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Latimer County Records Online
The OSCN docket search for Latimer County is the best free tool. Select "Latimer" from the county list and search by party name or case number. OSCN shows party names, attorneys, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Some court documents are viewable as PDFs when they have been scanned. The system updates within 24 to 48 hours, though rural courts may sometimes take up to 72 hours.
On Demand Court Records also covers Latimer County cases. It offers date of birth filters and case alert features. Basic search is free. Paid plans start at $5 a month for more tools.
The Latimer County official website provides office hours and contact details for the courthouse in Wilburton.
Use this page to find phone numbers, directions, and hours for the Latimer County Courthouse.
Request Latimer County Court Records
To request court records by mail, write to the Latimer County Court Clerk at 109 N. Central Street, Wilburton, OK 74568. Include the case number if you know it. If not, a $5.00 search fee applies per seven years searched. Make checks payable to the Latimer County Court Clerk. Staff will contact you to confirm fees before processing.
Certified copies must be mailed or picked up. Email delivery is not an option. Processing typically takes one to two weeks. Older records may take longer if they are stored off-site. Under the Open Records Act (51 O.S. Section 24A.5), most Latimer County court records are open for public inspection. The $10.00 civil filing preservation fee from HB1091 applies to all new cases.
Note: Latimer County court clerk staff cannot give legal advice or assist with filling out court documents.
Latimer County Court Record Types
Latimer County uses Oklahoma standard case codes. CF for criminal felony. CM for misdemeanor. CJ for civil cases above $10,000. CS for small claims. FD for family and divorce. PB for probate. PO for protective orders. TR for traffic.
Not all records are public. Juvenile cases are sealed. Adoption records require 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, individuals who meet certain criteria can petition to have criminal records expunged and removed from public view. Once the court grants it, those records no longer show on OSCN or in the Latimer County courthouse files.
Latimer County Land Records
Land records are kept by the county clerk, not the court clerk. The county clerk manages deeds, mortgages, liens, and property filings for Latimer County. Search land records online at OKCountyRecords.com.
OKCountyRecords provides online access to land and property records for Latimer County.
Look up deed and mortgage records by name or legal description in Latimer County.
Latimer County Court Record Fees
Latimer County follows the standard Oklahoma court fee schedule. Copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Certification is $0.50 per document. Authentication costs $5.00. Marriage licenses are $50 without premarital counseling, or $5.00 with a counseling certificate. The $10.00 preservation fee from HB1091 applies to all new civil filings.
The court clerk in Latimer County collects court-ordered fines, fees, costs, and forfeitures in criminal cases. The money is distributed to various state and local agencies as required by Oklahoma law. Payment plans for criminal fines are available only when ordered by the sentencing judge. If you need to arrange a payment plan, visit the Latimer County courthouse during regular business hours.
If you don't have a case number, the clerk charges $5.00 for every seven years searched. Include that fee with your written request. Staff will contact you with the total cost before they process the order and send copies.
Criminal History Records
Criminal background checks for Latimer County go through the OSBI CHIRP portal. A name-based check is $15. Fingerprint-based is $19. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests must use CHIRP. Online payments for court costs and fines can be made at pay.oscn.net.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Latimer County. Check that you are filing in the right jurisdiction before submitting documents.