Washington County Court Records Search
Washington County court records are maintained at the District Court in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The court clerk handles civil, criminal, family law, probate, and small claims filings for the county. You can search Washington County court records online through OSCN or On Demand Court Records at no cost for basic lookups. The courthouse on Johnstone Avenue also takes in-person requests during business hours. This page covers the search process, copy fees, record types, and contact details for pulling court records in Washington County.
Washington County Overview
Washington County District Court
The court clerk for Washington County is Jill Spitzer. Her office is at 420 S. Johnstone Ave. in Bartlesville, OK 74003. The phone number is (918) 337-2870 and the fax is (918) 337-2897. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Staff can look up court records by name or case number and make copies on the spot.
Washington County sits in the northeast corner of Oklahoma, bordering Kansas. Bartlesville is the largest city and serves as both the county seat and the main hub for court services. The district court handles all state-level cases filed within the county. Civil suits, criminal prosecutions, family matters, probate petitions, and small claims all go through this office. The courthouse on Johnstone Avenue has been the center of the county's court system for decades.
You can also reach the clerk by email at the courthouse email address. Written requests for records can be sent by mail or email. Include the case name or number, what documents you need, and your contact information.
| Court Clerk | Jill Spitzer |
|---|---|
| Address |
420 S. Johnstone Ave. Bartlesville, OK 74003 |
| Phone | (918) 337-2870 |
| Fax | (918) 337-2897 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, regular business hours |
Search Washington County Court Records
The OSCN docket search for Washington County is the quickest way to find court records. Select "Washington" from the county list and type in a name or case number. OSCN displays party names, attorneys, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. The system is free and stays current within 24 hours of new filings at the clerk's office.
On Demand Court Records provides a second option. The basic search is free. Paid plans run from $5 to $55 a month and add tools like case alerts and document image access. Both systems pull from the same database, so the records will match. ODCR can be helpful when you need to track a case over time or search by date of birth.
Walk-in searches at the Bartlesville courthouse cost nothing. Copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after, under 28 O.S. Section 31. Certified copies add $0.50. Under Oklahoma's Open Records Act at Title 51, Section 24A.5, public records must be available for inspection during regular business hours. The clerk cannot charge for just looking at a file. Fees only apply when you want printed copies.
The OSCN portal lets you search Washington County court records by name, case number, or date of birth.
Select Washington from the dropdown to pull up docket entries and case details for this county.
Court Record Types in Washington County
Washington County court records span the full range of state district court case types. Civil cases include family law, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, property matters, personal injury suits, and contract breach claims. Criminal cases cover both felonies and misdemeanors. Probate matters include guardianships, conservatorships, estates, trusts, and wills. Marriage licenses are issued through the court clerk. Divorce decrees are part of the family court filing system.
Some records have restrictions. Juvenile cases are sealed by Oklahoma law. Adoption files require a court order to access. Mental health records are confidential under Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes. Birth records in Oklahoma are confidential for 125 years after the date of birth. Death records become public after 50 years. For vital records, contact the Oklahoma State Department of Health at P.O. Box 248964, Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964, or call (405) 426-8880.
Washington County Property and Land Records
The county clerk maintains land records in Washington County as the Register of Deeds. That office is at 400 S Johnstone, Room 100, Bartlesville, OK 74003. Phone is (918) 337-2840. The land records department line is (918) 337-2834. Records include deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, maps, tax assessments, and zoning information. You can reach the office by email at asmith@countycourthouse.org.
The OKCountyRecords portal for Washington County provides online access to land and property records.
Use the search fields to look up deeds, mortgages, and property filings in Washington County.
Criminal Court Records
Criminal case filings in Washington County are searchable on OSCN. For a formal background check, the OSBI CHIRP portal offers name-based searches for $15 and fingerprint-based checks for $19. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all criminal history requests go through CHIRP. The DOC sex and violent offender registry costs $2 to search.
The OklahomaCourtRecords.us page for Washington County offers an overview of the types of court records available and how to request them. Expunged records are sealed and will not show up in any search under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Note: Eligible persons with court orders can access death certificates from the Oklahoma State Department of Health for $15 per copy.
Municipal Courts in Washington County
Washington County has four municipal courts for city-level violations. These courts handle traffic tickets, code enforcement, and minor offenses within their city limits. Records from municipal courts are separate from the district court system.
- Bartlesville Municipal Court: (918) 338-4225, 401 S. Johnstone Ave.
- Copan Municipal Court: (918) 532-4114
- Dewey Municipal Court: (918) 534-2223
- Ramona Municipal Court: (918) 536-2245
If your case was filed in a municipal court, contact that office directly. The Washington County District Court clerk does not hold those records.
Cities in Washington County
Washington County includes Bartlesville and several smaller communities. All district court cases file through the Washington County District Court in Bartlesville.
Other communities in Washington County include Dewey, Copan, Ramona, and Ochelata. All district court cases go through the courthouse on Johnstone Avenue in Bartlesville.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Washington County. Check your address to make sure you are filing in the right jurisdiction.