Seminole County Criminal Court Records
Seminole County criminal court records are filed at the District Court in Wewoka, Oklahoma. The county is part of the 22nd Judicial District, which also covers Hughes and Pontotoc counties. About 24,000 residents live in Seminole County. You can search criminal case records for free online or visit the Court Clerk in person. Case files include charging documents, bond details, plea entries, hearing dates, and sentencing orders. The county has ties to the Seminole Nation, and some criminal matters may involve tribal jurisdiction. Walk-in requests are accepted during normal courthouse hours.
Seminole County Court Records at a Glance
Seminole County Criminal Records Online
The OSCN Seminole County docket search is the primary tool for looking up criminal court records online. The system is free. Search by name or case number. Results show the case caption, charges, filing date, and full docket sheet. Many documents are viewable as PDFs. No registration is required.
Criminal felony cases use the CF-YYYY-##### format. Misdemeanors follow CM-YYYY-#####. Traffic cases use TR-YYYY-#####. If you know the case number, type it in and the record loads instantly. Name searches require a last name. You can use a first name, birth year, or date range to narrow results. The OSCN system supports wildcard searches by placing "%" after a partial name. New filings can take a day or two to appear after the clerk processes them.
Seminole County land records are available through a separate system at OKCountyRecords.com.
This portal handles land records for Seminole County. Court records are on OSCN.
On Demand Court Records provides an alternative search interface. Basic searches are free. Premium tools like date of birth filtering cost $5 per month. Both systems pull from the same case data.
Seminole County Court Clerk Office
Kimberly Davis is the Seminole County Court Clerk. The office is at 110 S Wewoka Ave, Wewoka, OK 74884. Mail goes to PO Box 130, Wewoka, OK 74884. Call (405) 257-6236. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Copy fees are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 to $10.00 certification fee. Under Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5, the public has the right to inspect and copy records during business hours. Authentication copies for out-of-state use run $5.00 per document. A search fee of $5.00 applies for each 7-year period when you do not have the case number. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or money order.
Seminole County records go back to 1907. Paper records cover the full history. Electronic records on OSCN start in the mid-1990s. Felony files are kept permanently. Misdemeanor files are retained for 10 years after final disposition. Traffic records stay on file for 5 years.
Note: The Seminole Nation has its own court system, and tribal cases are not included in the OSCN database.
22nd Judicial District Court Information
The 22nd Judicial District covers Seminole, Hughes, and Pontotoc counties. Judge Brett Butner currently serves as District Judge for the district. He was appointed in October 2024, succeeding Judge Timothy Olsen who retired after 18 years on the bench. The associate district judge position for Seminole County was recently vacant following Judge Butner's elevation.
The district participates in Oklahoma's specialty court programs. Drug court offers treatment for eligible non-violent offenders with substance abuse problems. Mental health court serves defendants with diagnosed conditions. Family treatment court addresses child welfare cases where a parent has a substance issue. Veterans court handles cases tied to military service. These programs focus on cutting repeat offenses through treatment rather than jail time.
Arrest Records in Seminole County
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail information in Wewoka. Contact Sheriff Shannon Smith's office for booking logs, warrant checks, and inmate status. You can also check the VINE system for custody updates. Submit a written Open Records Request for incident reports. Provide specific details like names, dates, and locations. Allow 3 to 5 business days. Copy fees run $1 to $5 per page.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation offers statewide criminal history checks. Name searches cost $15 online. Fingerprint-based checks cost $19. Federal cases in Seminole County fall under the Eastern District of Oklahoma and must be searched on PACER.
Seminole County Criminal Record Expungement
Under Title 22 O.S. Section 18, certain Seminole County criminal records can be sealed. People who were acquitted, had charges dismissed, or received a pardon may file for expungement. Misdemeanor fines under $501 need no waiting period. Other misdemeanors require 5 years. A single non-violent felony needs 5 years after the sentence is done.
Filing costs run $150 to $250 at the Seminole County District Court. You also need an OSBI report for $15 and must pay OSBI $150 to process the order. Deferred sentences get sealed under Title 22 O.S. Section 991(c) when all conditions are met. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma can help low-income residents file for free. The Oklahoma Bar Association can refer you to a local attorney at 405-416-7000.
Nearby Counties
Seminole County borders several counties in central Oklahoma. Search neighboring jurisdictions separately on OSCN if you need records from another county.