Wagoner County
Nestled in Oklahoma's northeastern region, Wagoner County was established in 1907. It does have some historical significance, though, as it was once the home of the Creek before they were removed during the 1820s. During the Civil War, the county was also the point for the Battle of Flat Rock. It has a present population of 86,644, covering an area of 561.9 square miles.
Wagoner County District Courts are a part of the 15th Judicial District, which also covers Sequoyah, Muskogee, Adair, and Cherokee Counties. The county also has four municipal courts. While district court judges hear both civil and criminal matters, the municipal which are the lower level courts, focus on specific fields such as small claims, traffic violations, and misdemeanor offenses.
Court records are official documentation that is submitted to or generated during proceedings in a case. They include pleas, opening statements, witness testimonies, jury statements, case minutes, evidence, and decisions made. Court records are available to most parties in accordance with the Oklahoma Public Records Act. That is provided they are not restricted by court order or deemed confidential. The Wagoner County Court Clerk is responsible for court records. Parties may contact their office in person, online, or via mail for record requests. Mail requests must have case numbers, the name of the person on file, and a self-addressed envelope to the Clerk's office. Fees are $1 for the first pages and 50 cents for additional ones.
The Wagoner County clerk can provide access to the following types of court records:
- Criminal cases
- Civil cases
- Traffic cases
- Small claims cases
- Probate cases
The Wagoner County clerk has an online platform where record seekers may access desired court records. Parties will be directed to an offsite link where they can input the parameters. These are according to the county, type of case, case numbers, party names, and activity dates. Requesters may also access online court records by using the statewide docket search.
