McCurtain County
McCurtain County is located in southeastern Oklahoma. It was created in 1907 from parts of the former Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory. With a land area of 1,850 square miles, it is one of the largest counties in the state. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the county had a total population of 30,821.
The judicial system of McCurtain County consists of its District Court and Municipal Courts. The District Court has the jurisdiction to hear all civil and criminal cases. However, it typically handles cases that are beyond the jurisdiction of municipal courts. It has a Small Claims Division that handles most general civil claims valued at $10,000 or less. It also has specialized programs for certain types of cases, including a Business Court, Drug Court, and Mental Health Court. The Municipal Court hears most criminal and traffic cases based on violations of municipal ordinances. The court has locations in Broken Bow, Idabel, Valliant, and Wright City.
Public court records refer to a range of legal documents that outline the procedural history of cases heard in McCurtain County. They include information such as case filings, rulings, orders, dockets, transcripts, and evidence tendered by the parties. Per provisions of the Oklahoma Public Records Act, interested members of the public have the right to inspect and view these records. The McCurtain County Clerk of Courts has the responsibility of managing, maintaining, and providing public access to these court records. Examples of the records include:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Probate records
- Property records
To obtain physical copies of these records, interested persons may send a mail or visit the Clerk's office at:
108 N. Central Avenue
P.O. Box 1378
Idabel, OK 74745
Phone: (580) 286-3693
Alternatively, interested persons may visit On Demand Court Records (ODCR), a state-managed online database of all court records documented within Oklahoma. To access copies of McCurtain County court records through this website, follow these steps:
- Visit the ODCR website
- Locate the "court" dropdown menu on the search page
- Scroll through the list and select "McCurtain" to focus the search on McCurtain County
- Input the relevant search details, including party name, case type, and case number
- Click the "search" button to display matching court records
- Browse through the list of cases that match the search criteria until the desired record is located
The Clerk's Office charges requesters seeking to obtain physical copies of court records $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for additional pages. When submitting requests by mail, it is advisable to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with detailed information to help facilitate the search and delivery of the records.
