Craig County
Craig County was organized in 1907, just before Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th U.S. state. It is named after a prominent Cherokee farmer, Granville Craig. As of the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,107. Craig County has a total land area measuring 761 square miles and an additional 1.4 square miles of water. Vinita is its seat of government and the largest city in the county by land area.
The court system in Craig County comprises district and municipal courts. Municipal courts try municipal ordinance violations including traffic, parking, environmental, and criminal ordinance violations. There are currently four municipal courts in the county:
- Big Cabin Municipal Court
- Ketchum Municipal Court
- Vinita Municipal Court
- Welch Municipal Court
The Craig County District Court is the court of general jurisdiction for civil and criminal cases. It hears criminal, civil, juvenile, probate, and family cases. It also hears appeals from municipal courts that are not of record.
Craig County public court records include court filings, warrants, writs, transcripts, orders, and judgments. The Craig County District Court Clerk maintains these records in compliance with state laws and regulations. The Oklahoma State Courts Network provides access to all Craig County public court records.
Publicly accessible court records in Craig County include:
- Criminal Records
- Traffic Records
- Probate Records
- Civil Records
- Juvenile Records
- Family Law Records
The Oklahoma State Courts Network's portal allows users to search for Creek County public court records. Select Craig County from the list of counties on the portal and then search for records by party name, date, case type, or case number. Court records from municipal courts can also be accessed on the portal. Members of the public can also visit courthouses to view and request copies of the records of cases heard there.
