Murray County Criminal Court Records Lookup
Murray County criminal court records are managed by the District Court in Sulphur, Oklahoma. This south-central Oklahoma county is part of the 20th Judicial District and has a population of about 14,000 people. Criminal case files include felony and misdemeanor charges, bond documents, plea records, and sentencing orders. You can search Murray County criminal court records for free online through the state portal. The Court Clerk in Sulphur also handles in-person requests for copies of court documents. Whether you need to look up a case number or find someone by name, records are available through multiple methods.
Murray County Court Records at a Glance
Murray County Criminal Records Online Search
The OSCN Murray County search page is the primary tool for looking up criminal court records. This free database lets you search by name, case number, or citation. Results include charges, docket entries, hearing schedules, and case outcomes. No sign-up is required and there is no charge to use the system.
Felony cases use the format CF-YYYY-##### and misdemeanors follow CM-YYYY-#####. Type in a case number and the record comes up right away. For name searches, enter the last name first. Add date ranges for common names. Murray County records on OSCN go back to about 1995. Older records are kept at the courthouse in Sulphur. Under Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5, these records are public and open for anyone to review during business hours.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network hosts free access to Murray County criminal case records and docket information filed in the 20th Judicial District.
Select Murray County from the database dropdown to search criminal cases by party name or case number.
The On Demand Court Records system also covers Murray County. Basic searches are free and paid features run $5 per month.
Note: Murray County is home to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, and some offenses on federal land may go through the federal court system instead of the state district court.
Murray County Court Clerk
Jodi Jennings is the Murray County Court Clerk. The office is at 1001 W Wyandotte Avenue, Sulphur, OK 73086. The phone number is (580) 622-3223 and the fax is (580) 622-2979. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The office closes for lunch.
Copies of criminal court records cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. The Murray County Court Clerk also handles marriage licenses and other court services. For land records, contact County Clerk Jill Hall at (580) 622-3920. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 578, Sulphur, OK 73086. Include the full name on the case, the approximate date, and the type of record you need. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or money order.
Arrest Records in Murray County
The Murray County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, booking data, and warrant checks. Call the sheriff's office in Sulphur for inquiries. They can tell you about recent bookings and active warrants during regular hours.
For a broader criminal history, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation runs statewide checks. Name-based searches cost $15 through the CHIRP portal. Fingerprint-based checks are $19 and cover more ground. These show Oklahoma arrests, charges, and court outcomes from across the state. Federal cases are not included. Search PACER for any federal criminal matters in the Western District of Oklahoma.
Note: The Chickasaw Nation has tribal courts that handle certain cases separately from the Murray County District Court system.
Criminal Record Expungement in Murray County
Oklahoma law allows expungement of some criminal records. Under Title 22 O.S. Section 18, dismissed charges and acquittals can be sealed immediately. Misdemeanor convictions under $501 in fines have no wait. Other misdemeanors need 5 years. A single non-violent felony requires 5 years after the sentence is done.
File a petition at the Murray County District Court in Sulphur. Expect filing fees from $150 to $250. You need an OSBI criminal history report ($15) and the OSBI charges $150 once the expungement is granted. Serve the petition on the District Attorney, the arresting agency, and OSBI. Deferred sentences are sealed when probation ends under Title 22 O.S. Section 991(c). Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma helps low-income residents with expungement at no cost.
Murray County Case Tracking
The VINE system lets crime victims track offender status for free. Get alerts by phone, text, or email when custody changes. Register online or call 1-877-654-8463. The Oklahoma DOC offender lookup shows state prison inmates. For Murray County jail info, contact the sheriff's office directly.
If you need a criminal defense lawyer in Murray County, call the Oklahoma Bar Association at 405-416-7000. They run a referral service that connects you with attorneys who practice in the Sulphur area. The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System provides public defenders for people who cannot afford counsel in criminal cases.
Nearby Counties
Murray County sits in south-central Oklahoma. If a criminal case was filed in a neighboring county, you will need to search that county separately on OSCN.