Ottawa County Courthouse

Ottawa County Courthouse Court cases in Ottawa County, Miami, OK

Ottawa County District Court in Miami, Oklahoma, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Ottawa County. It is the primary forum for state-law matters at the local level, handling felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil disputes (including contract, tort, and small claims); family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); probate and guardianship; juvenile cases; protective orders; and traffic violations within its jurisdiction. The court conducts arraignments, preliminary hearings, jury and bench trials, and post-judgment proceedings, and manages case filings and dockets for the county.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Ottawa County Courthouse

Ottawa County District Court - Public Services and Case Types

- Case filings and records: accepts filings for criminal, traffic, and civil matters; provides records access and certified copies; processes fines/fees.
- Criminal: misdemeanors, traffic/ordinance violations, felony arraignments and preliminary examinations; probation compliance and review.
- Civil: small claims, general civil disputes, landlord-tenant (evictions), garnishments, and judgment enforcement.
- Protective orders: processes petitions for restraining/protective orders, as authorized by state law, and provides related forms and instructions.
- Hearings and trials: schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrials, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencings; issues warrants, summonses, and subpoenas.
- Jury services: manages juror qualification, summons, orientation, scheduling, attendance certification, and reimbursement.
- Public assistance: provides forms, self-help resources, interpreters, and ADA accommodations; offers calendars and case status updates to support timely participation.