Pittsburg County Court Records
Pittsburg County court records are managed by the District Court in McAlester, the county seat. The court clerk's office stores civil, criminal, probate, family, and traffic case files that date back to 1890. You can search Pittsburg County court records online through OSCN or visit the courthouse on Carl Albert Parkway to request copies in person. The clerk handles about a dozen case types and also issues marriage licenses. McAlester is the hub for all court filings in this part of southeast Oklahoma, and the office stays open five days a week for walk-in requests and phone help.
Pittsburg County Overview
Pittsburg County District Court
The Pittsburg County Court Clerk office is led by Pam Smith. It sits in the Pittsburg County Courthouse at 115 East Carl Albert Parkway in McAlester. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Staff can search court records by name or case number and make copies while you wait. Walk-in searches are free. The office handles civil suits, criminal cases, domestic matters, probate filings, small claims, and traffic citations for the whole county.
Mail requests go to P.O. Box 460, McAlester, OK 74502. Include the case number or full names of the parties, a description of the documents you need, a copy of your photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for copies. Phone inquiries can be made at (918) 423-4859. The fax line is (918) 426-1886. Under Oklahoma's Open Records Act, found in 51 O.S. Section 24A.5, public records must be made available at a reasonable cost, and court records fall within this scope unless sealed by a judge.
| Court Clerk | Pam Smith |
|---|---|
| Address |
Pittsburg County Courthouse 115 East Carl Albert Parkway McAlester, OK 74501 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 460, McAlester, OK 74502 |
| Phone | (918) 423-4859 |
| Fax | (918) 426-1886 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| pittscountyclerk@yahoo.com |
Search Pittsburg County Court Records
The quickest way to find court records in Pittsburg County is through the OSCN docket search. Pick "Pittsburg" from the county dropdown and search by party name or case number. OSCN shows party names, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Some scanned documents are available as PDFs when the clerk has uploaded them. The system is free and gets updated within a day of new filings.
On Demand Court Records is another tool for Pittsburg County searches. ODCR pulls from the same data but adds features like date of birth filters and case alerts. The basic search is free. Paid plans run from $5 to $55 a month depending on what level of document access you need. This tool can be helpful if you are tracking a case over time or need to pull up older filings that OSCN may not display as quickly.
In person, the courthouse has free public access terminals. Just walk in and use them during business hours. Staff can also help you look up a case at the clerk's window. Copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certification adds $0.50 per document, which you will need if submitting records to another court or agency. Under Title 28, Section 153 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the court clerk must collect these fees for all certified copies of court documents filed in the district court.
The Pittsburg County Court Clerk's official page on the OKCounties portal has contact details and office info for record requests.
This page lists the clerk's hours, phone number, and mailing address for Pittsburg County court records.
Court Record Types in Pittsburg County
The Pittsburg County District Court maintains several categories of case records. Criminal felony cases use the CF prefix. Misdemeanors use CM. Civil cases over $10,000 use CJ, and those under that amount use CS. Family law cases, which cover divorce and custody, fall under the FD prefix. Probate uses PB. Small claims are SC. Traffic tickets use TR. Each type has its own filing fee and process, but all records are stored and managed by the same court clerk office in McAlester.
Not all records are public. Juvenile court files are sealed under Oklahoma law. Adoption records need a court order to view. Mental health commitment records are confidential. Under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, certain records can also be sealed through expungement if the person meets the legal requirements. If you are unsure whether a record is public, call the clerk's office before making the trip.
Note: Pittsburg County court records date back to 1890, with no known record losses from courthouse fires or disasters.
Pittsburg County Municipal Courts
Several towns in Pittsburg County have their own municipal courts. These courts handle local ordinance violations, code cases, and some traffic matters. Municipal court records are not on OSCN. You have to call the town directly to get copies or look up a case. District court records for the whole county still go through the clerk in McAlester.
- McAlester Municipal Court: (918) 421-4939
- Hartshorne Municipal Court: (918) 297-2544
- Haileyville Municipal Court: (918) 297-2402
- Krebs Municipal Court: (918) 423-2421
- Kiowa Municipal Court: (918) 432-6244
- Quinton Municipal Court: (918) 469-3777
Each of these courts keeps its own set of records. If you got a ticket or citation in one of these towns, start with that town's court. For anything that went to district court, such as a felony or a civil suit, the Pittsburg County Court Clerk in McAlester is the right office to contact.
Pittsburg County Land Records
Land records in Pittsburg County are kept by the county clerk, not the court clerk. The county clerk is Hope Trammell. Her office is at P.O. Box 3304, McAlester, OK 74502. The phone number is (918) 423-6865. She handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property filings for the county.
You can search Pittsburg County land records online through OKCountyRecords.com. The site has indexed data going back to May 1989 and scanned images from January 1993. New records are added in real time as they come in. This tool can help if you need to check on a property deed or lien before heading to the courthouse.
The OKCountyRecords portal provides online access to land and property records for Pittsburg County.
Search by grantor, grantee, or legal description to find deed and mortgage records in Pittsburg County.
Criminal Court Records in Pittsburg County
Criminal case records in Pittsburg County are available through OSCN and at the clerk's office. Felony cases (CF prefix) and misdemeanor cases (CM prefix) are both searchable. The docket will show charges, court dates, plea entries, and sentencing details. Some documents, like arrest warrants or affidavits, may be scanned and available as PDFs on the OSCN system.
For a broader criminal history check, the OSBI CHIRP portal is the statewide tool. A name-based search costs $15 and covers all Oklahoma counties. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests go through CHIRP. This is separate from the court records search on OSCN, which only shows cases filed in the court system. CHIRP can show arrest data that may not have resulted in a formal court case. For Pittsburg County court records specifically, though, OSCN or a visit to the clerk's office are the best options.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Pittsburg County. Make sure your case was filed in the right county before you search.