Marshall County Criminal Court Records Search
Marshall County criminal court records are filed at the District Court in Madill, Oklahoma. The county is part of the 20th Judicial District and covers a population of about 17,000 in southern Oklahoma near Lake Texoma. You can search criminal records for free on the OSCN state portal or go to the Court Clerk at the courthouse in Madill. Felony and misdemeanor case filings are both handled through the district court. The clerk takes walk-in requests for copies during business hours. Online searches by name or case number cost nothing, and records go back to roughly 1995 on the state system.
Marshall County Court Records at a Glance
Search Marshall County Criminal Records Online
The quickest way to look up Marshall County criminal court records is through the OSCN Marshall County search page. This free tool lets you find cases by party name, case number, or citation number. It covers felonies (CF), misdemeanors (CM), traffic violations (TR), civil matters, and probate filings. Results show the case title, filing date, charges, and the full docket sheet. Scanned documents can be viewed when they have been uploaded to the system.
Marshall County felony cases use the format CF-YYYY-##### and misdemeanors use CM-YYYY-#####. Type in the case number and the record loads fast. For name searches, enter the last name first. Add date ranges to narrow things down if the name is common. Historical records go back to about 1995 on OSCN. The system covers cases from Madill, Kingston, and all other parts of Marshall County. New filings may take one to three days to show up online.
On Demand Court Records is another way to search. Basic searches are free on ODCR. A paid plan at $5 per month gives you date of birth filtering and more tools. Both pull the same data for Marshall County criminal court records.
Marshall County Court Clerk Office
The Marshall County Court Clerk handles all criminal court records for the 20th Judicial District. Wanda Pearce serves as Court Clerk. The office is at 100 Plaza, Madill, OK 73446. The mailing address is P.O. Box 58, Madill, OK 73446. Call (580) 795-3278 for case file questions. Fax is (580) 795-2133. Email is marshallcntyclrk@sbcglobal.net. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Copy fees are set by state law. Under Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5 of the Oklahoma Open Records Act, the public has a right to inspect and copy government records during business hours. The first page costs $1.00 and each additional page is $0.50. Certified copies cost an extra $5.00 per document. Payment methods include cash, check, and money order. Marshall County has criminal records going back to 1907. The clerk can pull any case from the physical file if it is not yet in the online system. Public access terminals are also available at the courthouse for in-person searches.
The office also provides marriage licenses, passport processing, and beverage licenses. For land records or property filings, the County Clerk handles those in a separate office at the same building.
Criminal Cases in Marshall County Courts
Marshall County sits in the 20th Judicial District along with Carter, Murray, Love, and Johnston counties. The district court in Madill handles all Marshall County criminal matters. This includes felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, plea deals, and jury trials. Misdemeanor cases also go through the same court. Criminal dockets are held on a regular schedule.
If you need to appear for a Marshall County case, check the docket on OSCN or call the Court Clerk at (580) 795-3278 to confirm your hearing date and time. Drug court and mental health court may be available through the district for qualifying defendants. These specialty programs aim to help people get treatment instead of just jail time.
Marshall County Arrest and Criminal Records
The Marshall County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and warrant information. Sheriff Donald Yoe runs the office at 207 N. 1st Street, Madill, OK 73446. Call (580) 795-2221 for questions. The office is open 24/7 for operations. The Marshall County Jail holds inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Inmate information is available by phone or in person.
Incident reports can be requested in writing or in person at the sheriff's office. For a statewide criminal history check, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation runs background searches through its CHIRP system. A name-based search costs $15. Fingerprint-based checks cost $19 and produce more complete results. OSBI reports cover Oklahoma arrests, charges, and court outcomes from law enforcement and courts statewide. Remember that OSBI only covers Oklahoma records.
The Oklahoma Bar Association has a lawyer referral service at 405-416-7000. This can connect you with a criminal defense attorney serving the Madill area. The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System provides public defenders for those who cannot afford to hire a lawyer on their own.
Expungement of Criminal Records in Marshall County
Oklahoma law lets people with criminal records seek expungement in some situations. Under Title 22 O.S. Section 18, people who were acquitted, had charges dismissed, or got a pardon can file to have their records sealed. Misdemeanor convictions with fines under $501 have no wait period. Other misdemeanors require a 5-year wait. One non-violent felony needs 5 years after the sentence ends.
File a petition in the Marshall County District Court in Madill to get started. Filing fees range from $150 to $250. You will also need an OSBI criminal history report at $15. OSBI charges $150 to process the expungement order once the court grants it. The petition must be served on the District Attorney, the arresting agency, and the OSBI. Deferred sentences work differently. Under Title 22 O.S. Section 991(c), records from a deferred sentence are sealed once the person finishes all probation conditions. The court then dismisses the charge and seals the record.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma can help low-income residents in Marshall County with expungement filings at no charge.
Note: Expungement does not erase federal records or cases filed in tribal courts within Marshall County.
Victim Services and Offender Tracking
Crime victims in Marshall County can track offender status through VINE, the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system. VINE sends alerts by phone, text, or email when an offender's custody status changes. This covers release, transfer, or escape. The service is free and anonymous. Call 1-877-654-8463 to register or use the website.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections offender lookup shows inmates serving time in state facilities. Search by name or DOC number. Results show the facility, sentence length, and earliest release date. This tool only covers state prison inmates. For Marshall County jail info, contact the sheriff's office at (580) 795-2221.
Federal cases that involve Marshall County fall under the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Search those records through PACER, the federal court records system. PACER charges a small per-page fee but is the only way to pull up federal case data.
Marshall County Criminal Court Records Search Tools
The Marshall County Court Clerk page provides contact details and office hours for the Madill courthouse where all criminal court records are filed.
The clerk office serves as the primary point of contact for in-person record requests and certified copy orders in Marshall County.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network provides free access to Marshall County criminal court records, case dockets, and hearing schedules filed in the 20th Judicial District.
Search results display defendant names, charges filed, case status, and links to the full docket sheet for each Marshall County case.
Cities in Marshall County
Madill is the county seat and largest town in Marshall County. Criminal cases from Madill, Kingston, and other communities in the county are all prosecuted in the Marshall County District Court. None of the cities in Marshall County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page, but every case is filed at the courthouse in Madill.
Nearby Counties
Marshall County borders several counties in southern Oklahoma. If a case was filed in a neighboring county, search that county's records separately on OSCN.