Muskogee County is situated in eastern Oklahoma and has a land area of 810.6 square miles. As of the 2020 census, the county has a population of 66,339 people with a median household income of $54,070. The county’s seat is Muskogee City.

Courts in Muskogee County

The Muskogee County District Court has general jurisdiction over cases in Muskogee County. As a result, it hears all cases that are not within the authority of other courts. The court’s civil division has the authority to adjudicate civil claims such as claims to property, torts, and contract disputes. The court also has a small claim department that adjudicates civil claims of $10,000 or less. 

The criminal division hears all felony cases, while the juvenile division handles matters involving minors, such as juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, and child protection cases. Furthermore, the court’s probate division has authority over wills, guardianships, and conservatorships. The family division is responsible for cases relating to domestic relations, such as marriage, divorce, and child support.

The Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction over cases in their respective cities. They handle traffic cases, city ordinance violations, and misdemeanors.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Muskogee County

The Muskogee District Clerk maintains the records for cases heard by the District Court. Researchers can either visit the clerk's office to get court records or send a request via mail. Furthermore, anyone can access Muskogee County court records through the Oklahoma State case search portal. However, records of the Municipal Courts are accessible at their respective courthouses.

Types of Public Court Records in Muskogee County

Court records are materials used or generated during a case, such as parties’ pleading, court orders, and filings. In Muskogee County, such records are open to everyone unless a law prohibits public access to them. Some examples of public court records in Muskogee County are:

• Civil case records
• Criminal case records
• Probate records
• Small claims records

Confidential Court Records in Muskogee County

Some Muskogee County court records are considered confidential according to federal or state laws. Such records are closed from public access. Some examples are:

• Juvenile case records
• Adoption records
• Mental health records
• Records sealed by court order.

Juvenile Delinquency in Muskogee, OK

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

In 2017, a total of 249 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Muskogee County. Of that total, 90% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 224 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Muskogee County, OK

https://www.ok.gov/

County Seat:	Muskogee
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1907
Total Square Miles:	840
2019 Population:	69,086
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01
County Contact:	PO BOX 2307 County Courthouse Muskogee , OK 74402-2307 http://www.cityofmuskogee.com/

Muskogee County, OK Courts