Access Tillman County Court Records

Tillman County court records are held at the District Court in Frederick. The court clerk's office files civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases for this southwestern Oklahoma county. You can search Tillman County court records online through OSCN for free, or visit the courthouse at 201 North Main Street in Frederick. The clerk can look up records by name or case number and provide copies on the spot. Whether you need a divorce decree, a judgment, or a criminal case record from Tillman County, this office is your starting point for finding those documents.

Tillman County District Court

The Tillman County Court Clerk is Kevin Stevens. The office sits at 201 N Main St in Frederick. It is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Tillman County is part of Oklahoma's 5th Judicial District. The court handles all state-level case filings for the county, including felonies, misdemeanors, civil lawsuits, and family law matters.

Tillman County is one of the smaller counties in Oklahoma. It sits along the Red River on the Texas border. Despite its small size, the district court operates a full docket. The clerk can search records by name or case number. Walk-in visitors can get copies the same day. If you are calling from out of town, phone (580) 335-3421 to check on a case or ask about what records are on file. The clerk's office also processes marriage licenses and issues certified copies of divorce decrees.

Search Tillman County Court Records

The OSCN docket search is the best way to find court records in Tillman County online. Select "Tillman" from the county dropdown and search by party name or case number. OSCN shows party names, attorneys, docket entries, case status, and hearing dates. The system is free and updates within a day of new filings.

On Demand Court Records also covers Tillman County cases. It pulls from the same state data but adds extra search features. The basic lookup is free. Paid plans run from $5 to $55 a month for document images and case monitoring. Both OSCN and ODCR work for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases.

In-person searches are available at the courthouse in Frederick. Walk in and ask the clerk to look up a case by name or number. Copies are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certification costs $0.50 per document. Under 28 O.S. Section 31, these fees are set by Oklahoma statute. Bring cash or a check when you visit. The OSCN e-payments system is available for paying fines and court costs online with a credit card.

The Tillman County website provides information about county offices and services.

Visit the county site for office hours and phone numbers before making a trip to Frederick.

Request Tillman County Court Records

You can request Tillman County court records by mail. Send your request to P.O. Box 116, Frederick, OK 73542. Put in the case number if you have it. If not, give the full names of the parties and the approximate date the case was filed. Include a check or money order made out to "Tillman County Court Clerk" for copy fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope so the clerk can mail the copies back to you.

Certified copies must be picked up or mailed. They cannot be sent by email. Under Title 51, Section 24A.5 of the Oklahoma Statutes, most court records in Tillman County are open to public inspection. However, some categories stay sealed. Juvenile cases, adoption files, and mental health records are all confidential by law. If you are not sure whether the record you need is public, call the clerk's office before sending a mail request.

Court Record Types in Tillman County

The Tillman County District Court files civil cases, criminal cases, family law matters, probate proceedings, and traffic violations. Criminal cases include felonies (CF prefix on OSCN) and misdemeanors (CM). Civil cases use CJ for amounts over $10,000 and CS for smaller claims. Family cases (FD) cover divorce, custody, paternity, and protective orders. Probate cases (PB) deal with wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships.

The county also keeps marriage license records and divorce decree files. Under Title 43, Section 5 of the Oklahoma Statutes, marriage licenses must be filed with the court clerk in the county where the license is issued. Traffic violations can be searched on OSCN by citation number. If you have a ticket from Tillman County, you can check the status and pay fines through the online system.

Certain records are sealed. Juvenile court files are confidential under Title 10A. Adoption records need a court order to open. Under Title 22, Section 18, eligible criminal records can be expunged after meeting statutory requirements.

Tillman County Land Records

Land records in Tillman County are handled by the county clerk at 201 N Main St, Frederick, OK 73542. The phone is (580) 335-3023. This office files deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. It is a separate office from the court clerk, but both are in the same courthouse.

You can search some Tillman County land records through the FamilySearch genealogy page for historical records. For current property filings, contact the county clerk directly or visit in person.

OKCountyRecords provides access to land and property records in Tillman County.

Search by name or legal description to find deed records on file in this county.

Criminal Court Records

For criminal history checks in Tillman County, use the OSBI CHIRP portal. Name-based checks cost $15. Fingerprint-based searches cost $19. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests must go through this system. The OSBI office at 6600 North Harvey Place in Oklahoma City handles walk-in background checks too.

Criminal cases filed in the Tillman County District Court are searchable on OSCN. Look up a defendant by name to see charges, case status, and disposition. Under Title 22, Section 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes, some arrest records that did not lead to conviction may qualify for expungement after certain waiting periods have passed.

Cities in Tillman County

Tillman County includes the town of Frederick and several smaller communities. All district court cases for the county go through the Tillman County District Court in Frederick. Frederick is the only significant population center in the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tillman County. Confirm your address is in the right jurisdiction before filing.