Caddo County, located in west central Oklahoma, has a population of 26,945. According to the 2020 US Census Bureau, the county covers an area of 1277.8 square miles, making it the 10th largest in the state by land mass. Its county seat is Anadarko.
Courts in Caddo County
Caddo County, located within the 6th Judicial District, is served by a District Court and several Municipality Courts. The District Court comprises multiple divisions, including the Civil and Criminal Divisions and the Family and Juvenile Divisions. The Civil and Criminal Divisions have jurisdiction over cases such as evictions, small claims, felonies, and misdemeanors. The Family and Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over family and juvenile cases, including issues relating to guardianship, adoption, and probate.
The Anadarko Municipal Court is one of the 16 Municipal Courts in the County. It is created under state laws to preside over ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and certain misdemeanors.
Where to Find Public Court Records in Caddo County
The Office of the Clerk maintains all court records and makes them available online. Members of the public can also visit the Clerk's Office in person or mail a request for copies of these records. In addition to online access, anyone can visit the locations of the various courts in Caddo County to view and request copies of the records of cases heard in those courts.
Types of Public Court Records in Caddo County
Unless sealed by court orders, Caddo County makes the following types of court records available to the public:
- Criminal Court Records: Including court proceedings for misdemeanors and felonies
- Family Court Records: Including divorce, custody, and adoption cases
- Civil Court Records: Such as non-criminal disputes like breaches of contract and personal injury cases
- Probate Court Records: Such as wills, codicils, and documentations of estate assets and liabilities
Confidential Court Records
Confidential court records in Caddo County include those sealed under Oklahoma law or court orders. While most court documents are publicly available in Oklahoma, the following are usually excluded from public records:
- Juvenile records
- Identifying information about jurors
- Medical and mental health records
- Individual or corporate tax records
- Intellectual proprietary
- Adoptions and certain guardianship records
Juvenile Delinquency in Caddo, OK
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Caddo County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Oklahoma often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.
In 2017, a total of 69 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Caddo County. Of that total, 100% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 69 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.
A lot of counties, including, Caddo County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Caddo County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.
| Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Delinquency | 3,122 |
| Dependency | 0 |
| Status | 733 |
Government of Caddo County, OK
| County Seat: | Anadarko |
| Government Type: | County |
| Authority: | Dillon's Rule |
| Year Organized: | 1891 |
| Total Square Miles: | 1,290 |
| 2019 Population: | 29,173 |
| Persons/Square Mile: | 0.04 |
Caddo County, OK Courts
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Caddo County Courthouse
Address: P.O. Box 10, Anadarko, OK 73005
Phone: 405-247-3393