Sequoyah County
Sequoyah County was established in 1907 and named after Sequoyah, the Cherokee polymath who created the Cherokee syllabary. It is located in eastern Oklahoma, spanning approximately 673.6 square miles, including parts of the Ozark Mountains and the Arkansas River. It has a population of around 39,538 residents. The county seat is Sallisaw, known for its historical sites and ties to Cherokee heritage.
The judicial system in Sequoyah County is composed of a District Court and Municipal Courts in towns and cities across the county. The District Court manages a variety of case types through specialized divisions, including Criminal, Civil, Juvenile, and Probate Division. The Criminal Division handles felony cases, misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings. At the same time, the Civil Division addresses disputes such as monetary damages from contracts or torts and general claims under $10,000, excluding interest and costs. The Family Division oversees domestic matters, including divorce, child custody, protective orders, and spousal support. Meanwhile, the Juvenile Division manages cases involving minors, including delinquency, neglect, and dependency. The Probate Division resolves estate management, wills, trusts, and guardianships. On the other hand, the Municipal Courts in cities like Sallisaw address city ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and municipal code enforcement.
Sequoyah County public court records, maintained by the Court Clerk, provide information on case filings, dockets, dispositions, judicial rulings, minutes, and orders. Common records include:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Juvenile Records
- Probate Records
- Family Records
Sensitive records such as juvenile, adoption, and mental health cases are restricted under the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
Sequoyah County records are accessible online via the Oklahoma Courts Docket Search, which allows users to search by case number or party names. Court records can be obtained at the Court Clerk's office at:
120 E Chickasaw Ave
Sallisaw, OK 74955
Phone: (918) 775-4411
Physical copies cost $1 for the first page and $0.50 for additional pages, with optional certification available.
