Named after Henry W. Grady, a prominent figure in the post-Civil War South, Grady County, formed in 1907, is located in central Oklahoma, southwest of Oklahoma City. The county has a population of about 54,000 residents and covers an area of 1,105 square miles. Its seat is Chickasha, and it is known for farming and cattle ranching.

Courts in Grady County

The court system in Grady County comprises District and Municipal Courts. The Grady County District Court adjudicates criminal and civil cases, including felonies and civil disputes. The District Court has Domestic Relations, Probate, and Juvenile Divisions.

The Domestic Relations Division deals with family-related disputes, including child custody and divorce cases. The Probate Division administers the decedent's estates and presides over trusts and guardianship of minor cases. The Juvenile Division focuses on cases involving minors, such as delinquency, child abuse, and adoption. The District Court has a Small Claims Division that presides over civil disputes for claims below $10,000.

The Municipal Courts in Grady County preside over civil and criminal cases relating to violations of municipal ordinances, traffic offenses, and other minor offenses.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Grady County

Public court records are documents open to the public for inspection and copying. The Clerk of the District Court maintains court records for the county and grants the public electronic access to public court records through the On Demand Court Records web tool. Record seekers may also visit the courthouse or mail requests to obtain public court records. Furthermore, public court records from the Municipal Courts are available at the courthouse where the case was filed and heard.

Types of Public Court Records in Grady County

Public access to court records has numerous societal benefits, including protecting the rights of individuals, promoting open governance, and creating public awareness in judicial proceedings. Publicly available court records in Grady County include:

• Civil Court RecordsL Foreclosures, business litigations, boundary disputes, small claims, and landlord/tenant disputes
• Criminal Court Records: Felonies such as aggravated assaults and arson records. Misdemeanors records, including vandalism and public intoxication
• Probate Records: Estate, trusts, wills, conservatorships, and guardianship records
• Family Court Records: Child custody, child and spousal support, divorce, annulment, and legal separation
• Traffic Records: Speeding tickets, parking violations, illegal U-turns, and driving under the influence

Confidential Court Records in Grady County

Confidential court records in Grady County refer to documents and information from court cases closed to the public. Confidential records are sealed to protect sensitive information that could jeopardize the safety of the person named on the court document. Examples of confidential court records in Grady County:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile records
• Medical and mental health records
• Substance abuse treatment records
• Trade secrets and business proprietary information

Personal identifiers in public court records are confidential and excluded from public view. Personal identifying information is redacted from public court documents to minimize the risk of fraudulent use of personal data. Personal data removed from public court records include:

• Social Security numbers
• Passport numbers
• Phone numbers, email addresses, and birthdates
• Financial account numbers
• Health insurance identification numbers

Juvenile Delinquency in Grady, OK

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Grady 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 96 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Grady County. Of that total, 100% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 96 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Grady County, OK

https://www.ok.gov/

County Seat:	Chickasha
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1907
Total Square Miles:	1,105
2019 Population:	54,943
Persons/Square Mile:	0.02
County Contact:	326 W Choctaw Ave County Courthouse Chickasha , OK 73018-2614 http://www.gradycountyok.com/

Grady County, OK Courts