McClain County
Established in 1907 and located in central Oklahoma, McClain County encompasses about 580 square miles. It is believed to be the 5th fastest-growing economy in the state. The county was named after Charles McClain, a member of the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention at the time. McClain County has an estimated population of 45,000.
The District Court in McClain County has general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil matters and comprises a few divisions. The Criminal Division is where the state charges people for criminal violations. Conversely, the Civil Division handles civil cases involving disputes between two or more persons/parties over their rights, injuries, or obligations. It also handles small claims. Non-criminal cases other than juvenile, family, and probate matters are heard by this division of the McClain County District Court.
McClain County District Court's Family Division primarily handles law actions involving legal separation, marriage dissolution, child support, paternity, custody, and spousal support. The Probate Division presides over matters involving decedents' estates (handling and distribution), disputes about wills, conservatorships for incapacitated adults, and guardianships for children. Cases involving minors under 18 years are handled by the Juvenile Division of the District Court. The division hears cases involving violations of criminal law by minors (juvenile delinquency matters) and matters relating to neglect and/or abuse of minors (juvenile deprived cases).
Records generated from legal proceedings in McClain County's District Court, including documents, transcripts, information, and judgment, are public records. Generally, records of the following case types are available and can be accessed at the courthouse through the Clerk of Court:
- Family law cases
- Civil cases
- Criminal cases
- Probate cases
The McClain County Clerk of Court encourages the public to search/view the county's public court record online through the On Demand Court Records System.
