Established the same year Oklahoma became a state, Creek County, located in the northeastern part of Oklahoma, was founded in 1907. The county covers an area of about 970 square miles and is home to over 70,000 Oklahomans. Its county seat in Sapulpa City is known for its historic downtown cultural sites, such as the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum and the Sapulpa Historical Society Museum.

Courts in Creek County

The Creek County District Courts have general jurisdiction over criminal and civil matters. The District Court presides over felonies such as murder and arson cases and civil disputes, such as business litigation and property disputes. The court handles family law cases such as divorce, child support, and child custody cases and probate matters, including wills, estates, and guardianships. The District Court hears appeals from the Municipal Courts in Creek County.

Creek County Municipal Courts are responsible for cases involving violations of city ordinances, including traffic offenses, minor infractions, and misdemeanors punishable by fines.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Creek County

Public court records are documents from judicial proceedings open to the public for viewing and copying. The County Clerk is the record custodian for public court records and permits record seekers to view and obtain public court records at the courthouse. The office also accepts mail requests for public court records. Additionally, the County Clerk’s office provides electronic access to public court records. Interested persons may utilize the On Demand Court Records web tool to view public court records. Public court records from the Municipal Courts are available at the various courthouses in the county.

Types of Public Court Records in Creek County

The availability of public court records supports openness and promotes trust in the county’s legal process. Court records publicly accessible in Creek County include:

• Civil Court Records: Foreclosures, evictions, employment disputes, small claims, and property disputes
• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors
• Family Court Records: Annulments, legal separation, divorce, child support, and child custody
• Probate Records: Wills, estate, guardianships, and conservatorships
• Traffic Records: Speeding tickets, illegal parking, driving under the influence, driving with an expired license, and running a red light

Confidential Court Records in Creek County

Confidential court records are sensitive and personal documents from the courts that are unavailable to the public. Confidential court records are sealed to protect the privacy of the persons named on the court document. Some confidential court records in Creek County include:

• Juvenile court records
• Adoption records
• Mental health records
• Drug and alcohol treatment records
• Trade secrets

Likewise, public court records contain personally identifying information inaccessible to the public. Personal identifiers contain information used to identify an individual. Personal identifying information is redacted from public court records due to privacy and security concerns. Personal data excluded from the public include:

• Social Security numbers
• Financial account information
• Medical records
• Driver’s license numbers
• Passport numbers

Juvenile Delinquency in Creek, OK

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Creek County, juvenile delinquency offenses are on the rise. There are many reasons for the inflation in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Oklahoma often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of charges, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 162 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Creek County. Of that total, 95% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 154 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Creek County, are focusing on family counseling and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Creek County juvenile delinquency tallies will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Creek County, OK

https://www.ok.gov/

County Seat:	Sapulpa
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1907
Total Square Miles:	970
2019 Population:	71,704
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01
County Contact:	317 E Lee Ave Ste 103 County Courthouse Sapulpa , OK 74066-4338 http://www.creekcountyonline.com/

Creek County, OK Courts