Cimarron County Criminal Records
Cimarron County criminal court records are managed by the District Court in Boise City, Oklahoma. This is Oklahoma's least populous county with about 2,300 residents, located in the far western Panhandle. It sits in the 1st Judicial District. Despite the small population, criminal court records follow the same standards as every other county in the state. You can search case files online at no cost or visit the Court Clerk at the courthouse. Felony and misdemeanor records, along with civil and traffic cases, are all available through the state database. Cimarron County keeps records dating back to 1908.
Cimarron County Court Records at a Glance
Search Cimarron County Criminal Court Records
The OSCN Cimarron County search portal provides free online access to criminal court records. Search by name or case number. The case volume is smaller than most Oklahoma counties, so searches tend to return fewer results. Criminal felonies use the CF prefix and misdemeanors use CM. Traffic cases start with TR. Results show the case caption, filing date, case status, and full docket sheet.
Because Cimarron County is small, you may find what you need with just a last name search. Date range filters are still available if needed. The OSCN system covers criminal cases, civil matters, family court, probate, and traffic violations for the 1st Judicial District.
The OSCN search page for Cimarron County lets you look up criminal court records from the Panhandle's 1st Judicial District.
The search is free and open to everyone with no registration required.
The On Demand Court Records system also covers Cimarron County. Basic searches are free. ODCR pulls from the same court data and some users find its layout easier for quick lookups.
Note: Cimarron County is the only county in the United States that borders four states: Kansas, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. Cases near the border may involve other jurisdictions.
Cimarron County Court Clerk and Courthouse
Court Clerk Debbie Kincannon runs the Cimarron County court records office. The courthouse is at Courthouse Square on Main Street in Boise City. The mailing address is P.O. Box 788, Boise City, OK 73933. Phone is (580) 544-2221. Fax is (580) 544-2006. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The office closes for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
County Clerk Paula Rodman handles land records and other county documents at (580) 544-2251. Her email is countyclerk@cimarroncounty.net and the mailing address is P.O. Box 145, Boise City, OK 73933. Associate District Judge Ronald L. Kincannon presides over cases in the 1st Judicial District and can be reached at (580) 544-2471.
Cimarron County keeps criminal court records from 1908 to present. Marriage licenses and probate records also go back to 1908. Land records are available through the County Clerk. Online land record searches are at okcountyrecords.com/cimarron with indexed data from April 1985. Copy fees follow Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5 of the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
Cimarron County Arrest Records and Sheriff
The Cimarron County Sheriff's Office is at 210 S. 4th Street, Boise City, OK 73933. Phone is (580) 544-2020. The sheriff handles arrest records, warrant information, and jail inquiries. The Cimarron County Jail is small given the county's population. Contact the sheriff's office for inmate information since there is no online roster.
For a statewide criminal history, the OSBI offers name-based checks at $15 through the CHIRP portal. Fingerprint checks cost $19. Reports include Oklahoma arrests and dispositions. Federal cases in the Panhandle fall under the Western District of Oklahoma and can be searched through PACER.
Expungement and Legal Help in Cimarron County
Under Title 22 O.S. Section 18, qualifying criminal records can be sealed. Dismissed cases and acquittals can be expunged right away. Misdemeanor convictions with fines under $501 have no wait. Other misdemeanors need 5 years. A single non-violent felony needs 5 years after the sentence ends. File the petition in the Cimarron County District Court. Costs include the filing fee ($150 to $250), OSBI report ($15), and OSBI processing ($150).
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma provides free legal help for eligible low-income residents. They can assist with expungement petitions and other civil legal matters. The statewide intake line is 1-888-534-5243. The Oklahoma Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service at 405-416-7000 for those who need a private attorney.
Victims of crime can track offender status through VINE at 1-877-654-8463. The Oklahoma DOC offender lookup shows inmates in state prison custody.
Note: Because of its remote location, Cimarron County residents may find it more practical to use online court record searches rather than traveling to the courthouse in Boise City.
Nearby Counties
Cimarron County sits at the western tip of the Oklahoma Panhandle. These neighboring Oklahoma counties can be searched separately on OSCN.