Rogers County was created in 1907 and named after Clem Vann Rogers, a popular Cherokee figure. The county has an estimated population of 95,240 people and a land area of 675.7 square miles. Its seat of government is Claremore City.

Courts in Rogers County

Courts in Rogers County include the Rogers County District Court and the Municipal Courts. The Rogers County District Court is the county’s main trial court with jurisdiction over most cases. The court hears civil cases like contract disputes, personal injury cases, and claims to property. It also handles small claims involving $10,000 or less. Likewise, the court’s criminal jurisdiction covers all felonies and serious offenses. Juvenile, family, and probate cases also fall within the jurisdiction of the District Court.

Furthermore, several municipalities in Rogers County have Municipal Courts. These courts have authority over misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and traffic cases. The jurisdiction of a Municipal Court is limited to the city or town it operates in.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Rogers County

The Roger County District Court and Municipal Courts maintain records of their respective proceedings. To request records of the District Court, contact the Court Clerk or use the statewide court records search portal. For records of the Municipal Courts, contact the court that heard the case. Note that researchers have to pay the relevant fees for the copies of the court records they request.

Types of Public Court Records in Rogers County

Rogers County court records refer to documents, filings, pleadings, exhibits, and other materials relating to a court’s proceedings. Although certain court records are confidential, most are open to the public, including:

• Civil case records
• Felony records
• Misdemeanor records
• Probate case records
• Small claims records

Confidential Court Records in Rogers County

Confidential court records include all case records that are exempt from public disclosure either by law or by court order. Some examples of such records in Rogers County are:

• Juvenile court records
• Mental health records
• Records of adoption cases
• Records protected by attorney-client privilege.

Juvenile Delinquency in Rogers, OK

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Rogers 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 219 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Rogers County. Of that total, 83% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 182 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Rogers County, OK

https://www.ok.gov/

County Seat:	Claremore
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1907
Total Square Miles:	711
2019 Population:	91,444
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01

Rogers County, OK Courts