Access Pushmataha County Court Records
Pushmataha County court records are maintained at the District Court in Antlers. This small, rural county in southeast Oklahoma keeps civil, criminal, probate, and family case files going back to 1905. You can look up Pushmataha County court records through the OSCN online system at no cost, or go to the courthouse on SW 3rd Street to request copies directly. The clerk handles a modest caseload compared to larger counties, but the same rules and fees apply. Court records here also include marriage licenses dating to 1907, though some records from 1924 to 1933 were lost in a courthouse fire.
Pushmataha County Overview
Pushmataha County District Court
The Pushmataha County Court Clerk is Tina Freeman. Her office is at 203 S.W. 3rd Street in the Pushmataha County Courthouse in Antlers. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (580) 298-2274 for case lookups or to ask about fees. Staff will search by name or case number. Walk-in searches are free.
Pushmataha County is a small county with about 11,000 residents. The caseload is lighter than in urban areas, but the clerk's office still follows all the same state rules for record access. Court records here go back to 1905. Probate records date from 1904. Under Oklahoma's Open Records Act, found in 51 O.S. Section 24A.5, the public has a right to inspect and copy most court documents. The clerk cannot charge more than what state law allows for copies and certification.
One thing to know about Pushmataha County records: a courthouse fire on July 5, 1933, destroyed Marriage Record Books 6, 7, and 8. Those books covered October 1924 through July 1933. If you need a marriage record from that period, it may not exist. All other court records survived the fire.
| Court Clerk | Tina Freeman |
|---|---|
| Address |
Pushmataha County Courthouse 203 S.W. 3rd Street Antlers, OK 74523 |
| Mailing Address | 203 SW B Street, Antlers, OK 74523-3899 |
| Phone | (580) 298-2274 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Pushmataha County Court Records
The OSCN docket search is the main free tool for looking up court records in Pushmataha County. Pick "Pushmataha" from the county dropdown and enter a party name or case number. OSCN shows party names, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. The system is updated within a day of new filings. Some scanned documents are available as PDFs.
For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 203 S.W. 3rd Street in Antlers. Give the clerk a name or case number at the window. They can pull up a file and make copies while you wait. The first page costs $1.00. Each extra page is $0.50. Certification adds $0.50 per document. These fees are set by Title 28 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Mail requests work too. Send your request to the courthouse address with the case number or party names, a description of what you need, your photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment. Marriage record copies cost $2.00 and also need a stamped return envelope. Processing takes a few business days.
Note: Marriage records from October 1924 to July 1933 were destroyed in a courthouse fire and cannot be retrieved.
Court Record Types in Pushmataha County
Pushmataha County handles the standard range of district court cases. Criminal felonies (CF), misdemeanors (CM), civil cases (CJ and CS), family law (FD), probate (PB), small claims (SC), and traffic (TR) are all filed and stored here. The court clerk also issues marriage licenses.
Some records are not open to the public. Juvenile cases 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 criminal records can be sealed through the expungement process. If a case has been expunged, it will not show up on OSCN or at the clerk's window.
The FamilySearch page for Pushmataha County can be useful for genealogists searching older court records, including probate files from 1904 and early marriage records. It provides context on what records exist and where gaps may be.
Pushmataha County Land Records
Land records in Pushmataha County are kept by the county clerk, Cheryl Low. Her office is at 302 SW B Street in Antlers. The phone number is (580) 298-3626. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The county clerk handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and property filings. Land records here go back to 1907.
You can search Pushmataha County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com. Indexed data starts from March 1956, and scanned images are available from January 1957. New records get added in real time.
The OKCountyRecords portal provides online access to land and property filings for Pushmataha County.
Search by grantor, grantee, or legal description to find property records in this county.
Criminal Court Records
Criminal case records in Pushmataha County are searchable on OSCN. Felony and misdemeanor dockets show charges, hearing dates, plea entries, and sentencing details. For a broader criminal history check that covers all of Oklahoma, use the OSBI CHIRP portal. A name-based search costs $15 and may show arrest data that did not lead to a court filing.
For Pushmataha County court records specifically, OSCN is the right tool. It shows what was actually filed in court, including case outcomes and docket entries. If you need a certified copy of a criminal judgment or sentencing order, contact the court clerk's office in Antlers directly.
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