Access Wagoner County Court Records

Wagoner County court records are filed and stored at the District Court in the city of Wagoner, Oklahoma. The court clerk's office processes civil, criminal, probate, family law, and drug court cases for the entire county. You can search Wagoner County court records online through OSCN or ODCR at no cost. The courthouse at 307 East Cherokee Street also handles walk-in and mail requests. Whether you need a copy of a divorce decree, a criminal case docket, or a probate filing, this page explains the steps and fees for getting those court records in Wagoner County.

Wagoner County District Court

The Wagoner County Court Clerk is Jim Hight. The office is at the Wagoner County Courthouse, 307 East Cherokee Street, Wagoner, OK 74467. Phone is (918) 485-4508 and fax is (918) 485-7929. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The mailing address is P.O. Box 249, Wagoner, OK 74467.

Wagoner County was created in 1907 from Cherokee Lands. It sits just east of Tulsa County, making it part of the greater Tulsa metro area. The county has seen steady growth as families move east from Tulsa looking for more space. That growth means more court filings every year. The clerk's office handles civil lawsuits, criminal charges, family law cases, probate petitions, small claims, and drug court matters. Walk-in searches are free. You only pay when you need copies.

The county also runs a drug court program through the Wagoner/Cherokee Drug Court. That program can be reached at (918) 207-0949 for the Wagoner office or (918) 485-7774 for the Tahlequah location at 314 E Downing St C, Tahlequah, OK 74464.

Search Wagoner County Court Records Online

The OSCN docket search for Wagoner County is the main free tool for finding court records. Select "Wagoner County/Wagoner County District Court" from the dropdown. You can search by case number or party name. OSCN displays case names, parties, docket numbers, hearing dates, orders, and rulings. The system is free and updates within a day of new filings.

On Demand Court Records offers another search path. Select "Oklahoma District Courts" under Court Group and "Wagoner" under Court. You can then filter by party name, case type, case number, or filing date. The basic search is free. Paid plans cost between $5 and $55 per month and unlock document images and case alerts. Both OSCN and ODCR pull from the clerk's database.

In-person searches at the courthouse are free. You only pay for copies. Under 28 O.S. Section 31, the first page costs $1.00 and each page after that is $0.50. Certification adds $0.50 per document. For mail requests, send details to P.O. Box 249, Wagoner, OK 74467 with the names, date of marriage or divorce (if applicable), fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Court Record Types in Wagoner County

The Wagoner County District Court handles civil court records covering family law, contracts, property disputes, small claims, and personal injury cases. Criminal records include both felony and misdemeanor filings. Probate cases cover wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and adoptions. The court also issues marriage licenses and keeps divorce decrees on file.

Drug court records are a distinct category here. The Wagoner/Cherokee Drug Court operates as an alternative sentencing program. These records are maintained separately and may have different access rules than standard criminal case files. Contact the drug court office directly if you need information about those cases.

Some records are not open to the public. Juvenile cases, adoption files, and mental health commitment records are sealed or confidential under Oklahoma law. Expunged records will not appear in any search. Under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, eligible individuals can petition to have their criminal records sealed through the expungement process.

Wagoner County Land Records

Land records in Wagoner County are kept by County Clerk Lori Hendricks, not the court clerk. Her office is at 307 E Cherokee St, Wagoner, OK 74467. The recorder's line is (918) 485-2216. The general county clerk number is (918) 485-7700. Land record filings are accepted from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM daily. Copies cost $1.00 per page.

You can search Wagoner County land records online through the OKCountyRecords portal. The site covers deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property filings.

Use the search tool to look up property records and deed filings in Wagoner County.

Criminal Court Records

Criminal filings in Wagoner County show up on OSCN under the CF and CM prefixes. For a statewide background check, the OSBI CHIRP portal runs name-based searches for $15 and fingerprint-based checks for $19. The DOC sex and violent offender search costs $2. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all criminal history requests go through the CHIRP system.

The OklahomaCourtRecords.us page for Wagoner County provides a summary of available record types and how to access them. Vital records like birth and death certificates are handled through the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Birth certificates cost $15 for a standard copy. Death certificates are also $15. Mail requests go to Vital Records Service, P.O. Box 248964, Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964.

Municipal Courts in Wagoner County

Wagoner County has four municipal courts. These handle city-level violations like traffic tickets and code enforcement. Their records are separate from the district court system.

• Coweta Municipal Court: (918) 486-2189
• Okay Municipal Court: (918) 687-6585
• Porter Municipal Court: (918) 483-0176
• Wagoner Municipal Court: (918) 485-2554

If your case was filed in a municipal court, contact that court directly. The district court clerk in Wagoner does not keep those records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wagoner County. Confirm your address falls within Wagoner County before filing here.