Search Tulsa Criminal Court Records
Tulsa criminal court records are available through the municipal court system and the Tulsa County District Court. The Municipal Court at 600 Civic Center handles misdemeanor violations of city ordinances, traffic tickets, and DUI cases. Felonies go to the Tulsa County District Court at 500 S. Denver Avenue. You can search and pay citations online, look up district court cases on OSCN, or visit either court in person. Most online searches are free and do not need an account to get started.
Tulsa Court Records at a Glance
Tulsa Municipal Criminal Court Records
The Tulsa Municipal Court is a court not of record created by state law and city ordinance. It handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases including DUI/DWI, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, traffic violations, shoplifting under $500, and simple assault and battery. Court Administration is at 600 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103. Call (918) 596-1625 for court records questions. Jail booking info is at (918) 596-9253. Probation can be reached at (918) 596-7750. Early Settlement mediation is at (918) 596-7786. Public Defenders are at (918) 596-9393.
The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Traffic tickets can also be paid at City Hall, 175 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103, during the same hours.
The Tulsa Municipal Court main page provides contact info and links to all court divisions for Tulsa criminal court records.
The site lists phone numbers for records, jail booking, probation, mediation, and public defenders all in one place.
Understanding Tulsa Criminal Court Tickets
A traffic ticket in Tulsa is a legal document charging you with a violation of Municipal Ordinances. If the ticket has a dollar amount on the front, you have several ways to pay. If it does not list a dollar amount, you must appear at the arraignment on the date printed on the ticket, even if you plan to pay in full that day. The Tulsa ticket information page explains what to do after getting a citation.
The arraignment is your first court appearance. You will plead guilty, no contest, or not guilty. The date, time, and location are on the ticket. Show up 30 minutes early to find your assigned Division of the Court. If you fail to appear by the arraignment date, a Bench Warrant will be issued for your arrest. The fine may go up to the maximum allowed by law and extra court costs may be added.
The Tulsa ticket information page details what happens when you receive a citation and how to respond.
This resource explains the arraignment process, consequences of failing to appear, and when you must go to court in person.
Tulsa Court Records Payment Methods
You can pay Tulsa criminal court citations in several ways. The court accepts cash, check, money order, Visa, and MasterCard. A valid driver's license must be shown for in-person payments.
Online payments go through the Municipal Online Payments portal. You can search by citation number, driver's license number, name, or vehicle info. Cases with active warrants cannot be paid online. Tickets must be paid in full unless a prior payment plan was set up with the judge. Once you pay a citation in full, you can no longer change your plea or appear in court on that charge. Juvenile records are not accessible online due to privacy protections.
The Tulsa online payment portal lets you search and pay eligible Tulsa criminal court citations electronically.
The system shows charges, fines, and court costs before you submit payment.
You can also pay by mail. Send payment to Tulsa Municipal Court, 600 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103. Put a copy of the ticket in the envelope and write the ticket number on the check. Do not mail cash. In person, go to Tulsa Municipal Court at 600 Civic Center or City Hall at 175 E. 2nd St. Both are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unpaid parking tickets can be paid with cash or credit card at either location.
When online payment is not available, the Court EPayment page explains why. Late payments that say "Court" where the fine should be, tickets with warrants, and cases needing a mandatory court appearance all block online payment.
Note: If your license was suspended due to unpaid Tulsa citations, pick up the release form at City Hall after paying in full and take it to the Department of Public Safety.
Jury Duty at Tulsa Municipal Court
Tulsa Municipal Court holds jury trials once per quarter during the last full week of January, April, July, and October. Jurors get paid $50 per day plus mileage at the current IRS rate of $0.70 per mile. Parking reimbursement is available with a receipt. To serve, you must be between 18 and 69, live within Tulsa city limits, and have no felony convictions without restored civil rights.
Tulsa County District Court Criminal Records
Felony cases in Tulsa go to the Tulsa County District Court at 500 S. Denver Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74103. The phone number is (918) 596-5000. The Criminal and Traffic division receives cases relating to Criminal Felony, Misdemeanor, and Wildlife offenses from more than 25 law enforcement agencies across Tulsa County. Records are on OSCN. The On Demand Court Records system is another free option for basic searches.
Bonds can be posted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the David L. Moss Correctional Center, 300 North Denver, Tulsa. Cash only is accepted for cash bonds. For bond and jail info, call (918) 596-8892. Traffic tickets from Tulsa Municipal Police cannot be paid at the courthouse. They must go through Municipal Court or the online payment system.
Tulsa Criminal Court Legal Resources
Crime victims can track offender status through VINE at 1-877-654-8463. The Oklahoma DOC offender lookup shows state inmates by name or DOC number. For federal cases, search PACER for the Northern District of Oklahoma. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma can help with expungements and other criminal court matters. The Oklahoma Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service at 405-416-7000.
Under Title 22 O.S. Section 18, certain Tulsa criminal records can be expunged. Acquittals, dismissed charges, and pardons qualify. Misdemeanor convictions with fines under $501 have no waiting period. Filing fees run $150 to $250, plus an OSBI report at $15 and a $150 OSBI processing fee.
Tulsa County Criminal Court Records
Tulsa sits in Tulsa County. All felony and state-level criminal cases from the city are filed in Tulsa County District Court. Visit our dedicated county page for the full guide.
View Tulsa County Court RecordsNearby Cities
These cities near Tulsa each run their own municipal court for misdemeanor and traffic cases. If a case was filed in another city, check that court separately.