Creek County Court Records Search
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Creek County is located in northeastern Oklahoma with its county seat in Sapulpa. The county’s trial court system centers on the Creek County District Court, which exercises general jurisdiction over all civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic, and small claims matters. Nine municipal courts handle misdemeanor offenses, traffic violations, and city ordinance infractions within their respective municipalities. Court records generated through these proceedings — including pleadings, summonses, orders, judgments, dockets, transcripts, and exhibits — are filed and maintained by the Creek County Court Clerk and are generally available for public inspection under Oklahoma law.
Oklahoma residents and researchers looking for court case information can take advantage of statewide electronic databases alongside local clerk resources. The Oklahoma court system, accessible through OklahomaCourts.us, can help users identify where to direct record inquiries. Two free statewide platforms — the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) and On Demand Court Records (ODCR) — allow the public to search district court dockets electronically. Records may also be obtained in person at the Court Clerk’s offices in Sapulpa and Bristow, by email, or through written mail requests directed to the clerk.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Creek County?
Creek County provides several ways to locate case information, from statewide online tools to direct contact with the Court Clerk’s office.
Online Case Search — OSCN
The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) is a free public database that indexes district court dockets across Oklahoma. Users can search Creek County cases by selecting “Creek” from the county dropdown, then entering a party name, case number, citation number, or filing date range. Results display docket entries, charges, hearing dates, parties, and case status. OSCN is updated regularly and provides access to many document images for participating counties.
Online Case Search — ODCR
On Demand Court Records (ODCR) is another publicly accessible platform that indexes cases from participating Oklahoma district courts. It allows searches by name, case number, or date range and also supports online payments for fines and costs in eligible cases.
In-Person and Email Requests
The Creek County Court Clerk maintains two office locations where the public can inspect files and request copies:
Sapulpa Office (Main)
Creek County Courthouse
222 East Dewey Avenue, Suite 201
Sapulpa, OK 74066
Phone: (918) 227-2525
Email: amanda.vanorsdol@oscn.net
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bristow Office
110 West 7th Street
P.O. Box 1055
Bristow, OK 74010
Phone: (918) 367-5537
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Both offices direct the public to ODCR as the court records website for electronic lookups.
Copy and Certification Fees
Document reproduction fees are set by the Oklahoma Uniform Fee Schedule (28 O.S. § 31):
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| First page of any instrument of record or on file | $1.00 |
| Each subsequent page | $0.50 |
| Certification of each instrument | $0.50 |
| Authentication of court record | $5.00 |
Creek County Court Directory
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| District Court – Sapulpa | 222 E. Dewey Ave., Suite 201, Sapulpa, OK 74067 | (918) 227-2525 |
| District Court – Bristow | 110 W. 7th Street, Bristow, OK 74010 | (918) 367-5537 |
| Bristow Municipal Court | 110 W. 7th Avenue, Bristow, OK 74010 | (918) 367-2237 |
| Depew Municipal Court | 407 E. Main Street, Depew, OK 74028 | (918) 324-5251 |
| Drumright Municipal Court | 122 W. Broadway, Drumright, OK 74030 | (918) 352-2631 |
| Kellyville Municipal Court | 410 E. Buffalo Street, Kellyville, OK 74039 | (918) 247-6160 |
| Kiefer Municipal Court | 401 E. Indiana Avenue, Kiefer, OK 74041 | (918) 321-5925 |
| Mannford Municipal Court | 300 Coonrod Avenue, Mannford, OK 74044 | (918) 865-4314 |
| Mounds Municipal Court | 1317 Commercial Avenue, Mounds, OK 74047 | (918) 827-6711 |
| Oilton Municipal Court | 101 W. Main Street, Oilton, OK 74052 | (918) 862-3202 |
| Sapulpa Municipal Court | 425 E. Dewey Avenue, Sapulpa, OK 74066 | (918) 227-5155 |
Are Court Records Public in Creek County?
Oklahoma law establishes a strong presumption that government records, including court records, are open to the public. The Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. § 24A.1 et seq.) mandates that public bodies make records available for inspection and copying without requiring the requester to state a purpose. Record custodians — in this case, the Creek County Court Clerk — must provide reasonable means of access, which can include in-person inspection, mail fulfillment, and electronic access through databases like OSCN and ODCR.
Despite the broad openness mandate, certain categories of records are restricted from public disclosure by law or court order:
- Sealed or expunged records
- Juvenile offender records and deprived-child proceedings
- Adoption and dependency records
- Mental health commitment records
- Records containing sensitive medical or financial information
- Documents with personal identifiers that must be redacted
- Grand jury proceedings
- Information identifying confidential informants or witnesses in criminal cases
- Records restricted by specific court order
When access to a particular record is denied, the requesting party may seek a court order compelling disclosure, depending on the nature of the restriction. The Open Records Act also authorizes the filing of complaints with the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office or the district court if a public body improperly withholds records.
The uniform fee schedule established by 28 O.S. § 31 governs copying and certification charges across all Oklahoma district courts, ensuring consistent pricing statewide. Inspection of records at the courthouse is typically free; fees apply only when copies are produced.
Creek County Criminal Court Records
Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases in Creek County are prosecuted in the District Court, while municipal courts handle city ordinance violations and certain traffic matters. The Creek County Court Clerk maintains all district court criminal files, which include complaints, arrest warrants, informations, preliminary hearing transcripts, plea documents, sentencing orders, and judgments.
Searching Criminal Case Records
- Search the OSCN docket search — select Creek County, then search by defendant name, case number, or citation number. Criminal case types can be filtered using the case type limiter.
- Search ODCR for Creek County criminal dockets. ODCR also allows secure online payment of court-ordered fines and costs.
- Visit either Court Clerk office location in person during business hours to inspect criminal case files and request copies.
- Email the Court Clerk at amanda.vanorsdol@oscn.net with the case name, case number, and a description of the documents needed.
Criminal Background Checks Through OSBI
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) serves as the state’s criminal history repository. Interested parties can obtain statewide criminal history reports through the Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP). The process requires creating an account, entering the subject’s name and date of birth, and paying the applicable fee. Additional identifiers such as Social Security numbers can refine search results.
OSBI Background Check Fees (per Title 74 § 150.9)
| Request Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Name-based search (CHIRP) | $15.00 |
| Fingerprint-based search (Oklahoma only) | $19.00 |
OSBI can be reached at (405) 848-6724, and its office is located at 6600 North Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116.
Creek County Sheriff’s Office
For local arrest records, incident reports, and booking information, contact the Creek County Sheriff’s Office:
Creek County Sheriff’s Office
301 East Lee Avenue
Sapulpa, OK 74066
Admin Phone: (918) 227-6374
24-Hour Phone: (918) 224-4964
Records requests email: info@creekcountysheriff.gov
Records requests can be made in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by email. Crime victims are entitled to one free copy of their incident report upon presenting acceptable identification. Certain reports may require a subpoena for release.
Criminal Court Costs
Criminal court costs in Oklahoma are assessed upon conviction or pursuant to a deferred judgment. The uniform schedule (28 O.S. § 153) establishes the following base costs per conviction:
- Misdemeanor: $93.00
- Felony: $103.00
- Misdemeanor DUI: $433.00
- Felony DUI: $433.00
- Traffic (other than speeding 1–10 or DUI): $98.00
Additional statutory surcharges and assessments — including CLEET, AFIS, DNA database, forensic science, courthouse security, district attorney prosecution, and law library fees — are added to these base amounts depending on the offense.
Creek County Civil Court Records
Civil disputes in Creek County are heard in the District Court, with the Court Clerk responsible for filing, indexing, and preserving all civil records. Small claims cases are also handled within the District Court’s small claims division.
Civil Case Types and Filing Fees
The Uniform Oklahoma Fee Schedule (28 O.S. § 152) sets filing fees that apply across all Oklahoma district courts. In addition to the base filing fee for each case type, several mandatory surcharges are collected: a $7.00 mediation/ADR fee, a $10.00 lengthy trial fund fee, a $6.00 law library fund assessment, a $25.00 OCIS fee, a $5.00 CASA fee, a $1.55 Council on Judicial Complaints fee, a $0.45 court interpreters fee, a courthouse security fee (up to $10.00 if approved by the county commissioners), and a $10.00 records management/preservation fee.
| Filing Type | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil action ($10,000 or less) | $150.00 |
| Civil action ($10,001 or more) | $163.00 |
| All other civil actions | $85.00 |
| Forcible entry and detainer | $85.00 |
| Name change | $85.00 |
| Administrative appeal | $85.00 |
| Foreign judgment | $85.00 |
| Garnishment | $23.00 |
| Continuing garnishment | $63.00 |
| Post-judgment proceeding (other than garnishment) | $33.00 |
| Renewal of judgment notice | $23.00 |
| Summary judgment motion | $50.00 |
| Expungement (separate civil case) | $85.00 |
| Jury demand (civil) | $349.00 |
Small Claims Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Affidavit for recovery of money / replevin ($5,000 or less) | $45.00 |
| Affidavit for recovery of money / replevin ($5,001–$10,000) | $150.00 |
| Forcible entry and detainer ($5,000 or less) | $45.00 |
| Forcible entry and detainer ($5,001–$10,000) | $85.00 |
| Counterclaim or set-off | $20.00 |
Small claims suits may be brought for controversies up to $10,000. Sheriff’s service fees of $50.00 per person served apply in addition to filing fees.
Searching Civil Records
Civil case dockets can be searched through OSCN and ODCR using party names, case numbers, or date ranges. For physical copies, contact the Court Clerk’s office in Sapulpa at (918) 227-2525 or in Bristow at (918) 367-5537. Email requests may be directed to amanda.vanorsdol@oscn.net with the case number and specific document description.
Property Records
Real property records — deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and oil and gas leases — are filed with the Creek County Clerk (a separate office from the Court Clerk):
Creek County Clerk
317 East Lee Avenue
Sapulpa, OK 74066
Phone: (918) 224-0278
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (recording hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Recording fees for the first page of deeds, mortgages, and other instruments are $8.00, plus a $10.00 preservation fee per instrument and $2.00 for each additional page. Nonconforming documents carry a $25.00 first-page fee. The County Clerk accepts all major credit cards.
For tax and assessment records, the Creek County Treasurer maintains an online database searchable by property owner name through the OkTaxRolls portal.
Creek County Family Court Records
Family law matters — divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, and guardianship — are adjudicated in the Creek County District Court. The Court Clerk files and maintains all family case records.
Divorce Filing Fees and Procedures
A petition for divorce is filed with the Court Clerk at the Sapulpa courthouse. Oklahoma is a no-fault state permitting dissolution on grounds of incompatibility, among other statutory grounds (43 O.S. § 101). Filing fees under the uniform schedule are:
| Filing Type | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Divorce, alimony without divorce | $183.00 |
| Custody or support (including paternity with custody/support) | $183.00 |
| Separate maintenance | $183.00 |
| Paternity (no child support or custody) | $85.00 |
| Ancillary proceedings to modify divorce decree (custody/support) | $43.00 |
| Application for contempt citation | $33.00 |
| Post-decree income assignment application | $25.00 |
| Adoption | $105.00 |
| Artificial insemination | $85.00 |
| Gestational agreement (surrogacy) | $85.00 |
Mandatory surcharges (ADR, law library, OCIS, CASA, records preservation, and others) are added to each base filing fee. Divorce records are public under state law; interested parties may search for them on OSCN or ODCR, or contact the Court Clerk with the names of the parties and the case number.
Marriage Records
The Creek County Court Clerk issues marriage licenses and records all marriages performed in the county. The standard application fee is $50.00 (28 O.S. § 31). If both applicants present a certificate of completion of a qualifying premarital counseling program, the fee is reduced to $5.00. A marriage ceremony performed by a judge costs an additional $10.00. Copies of recorded marriage certificates can be obtained from the Court Clerk; the first page costs $1.00 and certification is $0.50.
Birth and Death Records
Birth and death certificates are administered by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. Birth certificates are sealed from public inspection and available only to qualified applicants (the registrant, a parent, legal guardian, or other party with a court order). Death records are restricted to parties with a direct relationship to the deceased; only death records 50 years or older are publicly available.
- Certified birth certificate: $40.00
- Certified death certificate: $20.00 first copy; $15.00 each additional copy
The Vital Records lobby is closed to walk-ins; requests must be submitted by mail or phone. Processing takes approximately two business days by phone and up to six weeks by mail.
Vital Records Service
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 248964
Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964
Phone: (405) 426-8880
Email: AskVR@health.ok.gov
Creek County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Creek County are heard in the District Court, with the Court Clerk serving as the custodian of all probate filings. Probate proceedings encompass estate administration, will contests, guardianships of minors and incapacitated adults, conservatorships, and trust administration. The Oklahoma probate code (58 O.S. § 1 et seq.) governs these proceedings.
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Probate (full or summary) | $135.00 |
| Guardianship | $135.00 |
| Application for relative guardianship | $50.00 |
| Petition for custody by abandonment | $50.00 |
| Guardianship annual report | $33.00 |
| Conservatorship | $85.00 |
| Judicial determination of death | $58.00 |
| Proceeding to revoke probate of will | $43.00 |
| Sale or lease of property in probate or guardianship | $43.00 |
Standard mandatory surcharges are added on top of these base fees. Mailing charges in probate cases are $10.00 per case for ordinary first-class mailing (or actual expense if greater).
Searching Probate Records
Probate case records can be located through OSCN by selecting Creek County and filtering by the probate case type. ODCR also indexes probate matters. For copies of specific documents — such as wills, letters testamentary, inventories, or final accountings — contact the Court Clerk at (918) 227-2525 or visit the Sapulpa courthouse. Provide the decedent’s name and case number to facilitate the search.
Confidentiality in Probate
Most probate records in Creek County are open to public inspection. However, certain proceedings carry access restrictions. Guardianship cases involving mental health determinations, adoption records folded into probate estates, and dependency proceedings are confidential. A court order is generally required to access sealed probate-related records unless the requesting party is a litigant or their attorney of record. The Court Clerk can advise whether a specific probate file contains restricted material before copies are produced.