Washita County Court Records
Washita County court records are filed and kept at the District Court in Cordell, Oklahoma. The court clerk's office manages civil, criminal, probate, and family law cases for this western Oklahoma county. You can search Washita County court records for free on the OSCN website. The courthouse at 111 E Main St also takes walk-in requests during business hours. Whether you need a divorce decree, a probate filing, or details on a criminal case, this page explains how to find and get copies of court records in Washita County.
Washita County Overview
Washita County District Court
The court clerk for Washita County is Lynda Vermillion. Her office is at 111 E Main St in New Cordell, OK 73632. The phone number is (580) 832-3836. The mailing address is P.O. Box 397, Cordell, OK 73632. Staff can search court records by name or case number and make copies while you wait. The office handles all case types filed in the Washita County District Court.
Washita County is a rural county in western Oklahoma. The case load is lighter than in metro areas, which means faster turnaround on record requests. Most walk-in requests get handled the same day. If you call ahead, the clerk can have a file ready by the time you arrive. The county shares its judicial district with nearby counties in the western part of the state, and cases are heard by judges who rotate through the circuit.
| Court Clerk | Lynda Vermillion |
|---|---|
| Address |
111 E Main St New Cordell, OK 73632 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 397, Cordell, OK 73632 |
| Phone | (580) 832-3836 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, regular business hours |
Find Washita County Court Records Online
The OSCN docket search for Washita County is the primary free tool for looking up court records. Select "Washita" from the county dropdown and search by case number or party name. OSCN shows party names, case status, docket entries, hearing dates, and attorneys of record. The site updates within a day of new filings and costs nothing to use.
On Demand Court Records gives you another way to search. The basic lookup is free. Paid plans run from $5 to $55 per month and add document images and case alerts. Both OSCN and ODCR pull from the same court clerk database. They just present the data in different formats. ODCR can be useful if you want to set up monitoring on a case so you get notified when something new is filed.
For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 111 E Main St in Cordell. The clerk will pull up any public case file at no charge. Copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, as set by 28 O.S. Section 31. Certified copies add $0.50 per document. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 397, Cordell, OK 73632. Include a check and the case name or number.
Under Oklahoma's Open Records Act at Title 51, Section 24A.5, you have the right to inspect public records during business hours. The clerk cannot deny access to court records that are not sealed or exempt by law.
Court Record Types in Washita County
The Washita County District Court handles civil, criminal, probate, and family law cases. Civil filings cover contract disputes, property matters, personal injury suits, and small claims up to $10,000. Criminal cases include both felonies and misdemeanors. Probate matters involve wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. Family court covers divorce, custody, child support, and protective orders.
Marriage licenses are also issued through the court clerk's office. Divorce decrees stay on file as part of the family court records. Under Oklahoma law, court records are generally public unless sealed by the judge or made confidential by statute. Juvenile records, adoption files, and mental health commitment records are not open to the public. Under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, some criminal records may be sealed through the expungement process.
Note: Washita County court records can also be searched through the FamilySearch genealogy portal for older historical filings.
Washita County Land Records
Land records in Washita County are kept by the county clerk, not the court clerk. The county clerk's office is at 111 E Main St, New Cordell, OK 73632. Phone numbers are (580) 832-2284 and (580) 832-3548. The mailing address is P.O. Box 380, Cordell, OK 73632. This office handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property filings.
The OKCountyRecords portal for Washita County provides access to land and property records online.
Use the search fields to look up property records and deed filings for Washita County.
The FamilySearch page for Washita County can help with historical records. It covers genealogy resources, older land records, and vital records that may not be available through the court clerk. This can be useful if you are searching for court records from the early 1900s or need to trace property ownership back several decades.
Criminal Court Records
Criminal case filings in Washita County appear on OSCN under the CF and CM prefixes. For a statewide background check, the OSBI CHIRP portal runs name-based searches for $15. Fingerprint-based checks cost $19. The DOC sex and violent offender database search is $2. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all formal criminal history requests must go through CHIRP.
The court clerk can provide copies of specific criminal case files from the Washita County District Court. That includes charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and any motions filed during the case. Walk-in requests at the Cordell courthouse get processed faster than mail requests. Expunged records are sealed and will not show up in any search under Title 22, Section 18.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Washita County. Check your address to confirm you are filing in the right place.