Texas County Criminal Court Records Lookup
Texas County criminal court records are filed and kept at the District Court in Guymon, Oklahoma. Located in the Oklahoma Panhandle, this county is part of the 1st Judicial District, which also includes Beaver, Cimarron, and Harper counties. You can search these criminal records for free through the OSCN state portal or visit the Court Clerk at the courthouse on North Main Street. Because of the large geographic size of Texas County and the distance from major cities, the online search tools are especially useful here. Felony and misdemeanor case filings are both handled by the district court in Guymon.
Texas County Court Records at a Glance
Texas County Criminal Records Online
The best way to look up Texas County criminal court records is the OSCN Texas County search page. This free tool lets you find cases by name, case number, or date range. It covers felony cases, misdemeanors, traffic violations, civil suits, and probate matters. Results show the case title, filing date, charges, and the full docket sheet. You can view scanned documents when they have been uploaded. No fee and no login needed.
Texas County felony cases use the format CF-YYYY-##### and misdemeanors use CM-YYYY-#####. If you have the case number, type it right in and the record loads. For name searches, put the last name first. You can add date ranges to narrow down results. The system covers cases from Guymon, Hooker, and all rural parts of Texas County. Many legal practitioners in the Panhandle rely on OSCN since the courthouse in Guymon is far from the major metro areas. Most filings appear within 24 to 72 hours of being processed by the Court Clerk.
On Demand Court Records is another option that pulls from the same data. Basic ODCR searches are free. The paid plan at $5 per month adds date of birth filtering and extra search tools. Both systems show the same case data for Texas County criminal court records.
Note: OSCN does not include federal cases, tribal court records, or municipal court matters for Texas County.
Texas County Court Clerk Office
The Texas County Court Clerk manages all criminal court records for the 1st Judicial District. M. Renee Ellis serves as Court Clerk. The physical office is at 319 N Main St, Guymon, OK 73942. The mailing address is PO Box 1081, Guymon, OK 73942. Call (580) 338-3003 for questions about case files or record requests. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Copy fees follow 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 page after that is $0.50. Certified copies add $5.00 to $10.00 per document. Payment methods include cash, check, and money order. Texas County criminal records go back to 1907. Older records are on microfilm archives. The clerk can pull any case from the physical file if it is not yet online. The office also handles notarization and document certification for the Panhandle region.
For land records and property filings, the County Clerk is a separate office. Call (580) 338-3233 or email wjohnson@texascountyok.org. That office is also in Guymon and keeps hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
1st Judicial District Criminal Cases
Texas County is part of the 1st Judicial District, which covers the Oklahoma Panhandle. The district includes Beaver, Cimarron, Harper, and Texas counties. District judges rotate between the county seats to hear cases. All Texas County criminal matters are heard at the courthouse in Guymon. This includes felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, plea hearings, and jury trials.
The district shares judicial resources across four counties. This means court schedules are coordinated so that judges can serve all four seats. Regular court sessions are scheduled in Guymon, and emergency matters are handled as they come up. Video conferencing is increasingly used for hearings in this district due to the long distances between courthouses. If you need to appear for a Texas County case, check the docket on OSCN or call the Court Clerk at (580) 338-3003 to confirm.
Specialty court programs may be coordinated with other districts since the Panhandle counties have smaller populations. Check with the clerk for current options available to Texas County defendants.
Texas County Arrest Records
The Texas County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and warrant information. Sheriff Matt Boley runs the office in Guymon. The sheriff covers all of Texas County, including Guymon, Hooker, and the rural areas throughout the Panhandle. The office manages booking records, arrest reports, incident reports, and jail inmate rosters.
To get copies of arrest records, submit an Open Records Request to the Texas County Sheriff's Office. Include specific details like names, dates, and locations. Allow processing time and pay copy fees as assessed. For a statewide criminal history check, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation runs background searches through its CHIRP portal. A name-based search costs $15. Fingerprint-based checks cost $19 and give more complete results. OSBI reports cover Oklahoma arrests, charges, and court outcomes from law enforcement across the state.
The Oklahoma Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service at 405-416-7000 if you need to find a criminal defense attorney in the Panhandle area.
Criminal Record Expungement in Texas County
Oklahoma law allows people with criminal records to pursue expungement in certain cases. Under Title 22 O.S. Section 18, those acquitted, who had charges dismissed, or who received a pardon can file to have records sealed. Misdemeanor convictions with fines under $501 have no wait. Other misdemeanors need a 5-year wait. A single non-violent felony requires 5 years after the sentence ends.
To start the process, file a petition in the Texas County District Court in Guymon. Filing fees range from $150 to $250. You will need an OSBI criminal history report at $15, and OSBI charges $150 to process the order once the court grants it. The petition must be served on the District Attorney, the arresting agency, and the OSBI. For deferred sentences, records are sealed under Title 22 O.S. Section 991(c) once the person completes all probation conditions and the court dismisses the charge.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma can help low-income residents in Texas County with expungement filings at no charge. Because of the distance from larger cities, the online resources from Legal Aid can be especially helpful for Panhandle residents.
Victim Notification and Offender Tracking
Crime victims in Texas 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 sign up online.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections offender lookup shows inmates in state custody. Search by name or DOC number. Results show the facility, sentence length, and earliest release date. This tool only covers state prison inmates. For Texas County jail info, contact the sheriff's office in Guymon.
Federal cases involving Texas County fall under the Western District of Oklahoma. Search those through PACER, the federal court records system. PACER charges a small per-page fee but covers all federal criminal filings.
Note: Juvenile records in Texas County are sealed by law and will not appear on OSCN or any public search tool.
Texas County Criminal Court Records Search Tools
The Texas County land records portal on OKCountyRecords.com provides access to land and property filings for Texas County in the Oklahoma Panhandle.
Land records and criminal court records are handled by separate offices in Texas County, but both are housed at the courthouse in Guymon.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network provides free access to Texas County criminal court records, case dockets, and hearing schedules filed in the 1st Judicial District.
Search results display defendant names, charges filed, case status, and links to the full docket sheet for each Texas County case.
Cities in Texas County
Guymon is the county seat and the largest city in Texas County. Criminal cases from Guymon, Hooker, Hardesty, and other Panhandle communities are all prosecuted in the Texas County District Court. None of the cities in Texas County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page, but all criminal matters are filed at the courthouse in Guymon.
Nearby Counties
Texas County borders two other Oklahoma Panhandle counties. If a case was filed in a neighboring county, you will need to search that county's records separately on OSCN.