Tulsa County, Oklahoma, has an estimated population of 650,000 and is located in the northeastern part of the state. Its county seat is Tulsa City, and it is known for its oil and natural gas industry. Established in 1907 and home to the University of Tulsa, Tulsa County covers an area of 587 square miles.

Courts in Tulsa County

The trial court system of Tulsa County consists of District Courts and Municipal Courts. The Tulsa County District Courts have general jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases. The District Court has a Family Division that presides over cases such as marriage dissolution and annulment, child and spousal support, and domestic violence cases. The Juvenile Division focuses on cases involving children under 18, such as juvenile delinquencies and matters relating to the violation of criminal laws by minors.

The Probate Division presides over cases related to the distribution and handling of a decedent estate. The District Court also has a Small Claims Division that handles civil claims for monetary value of less than $10,000. The Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. They preside over cases within the municipality. They handle cases relating to violations of city ordinances, such as traffic offenses and municipal code violations.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Tulsa County

Public court records are documents from the Tulsa County legal process for which the public has access to all information contained in the document. Tulsa County public court records are available online through the Oklahoma State Court Network portal. Record seekers may also obtain copies of public court records at the courthouse or mail written requests for the documents.

Types of Public Court Records in Tulsa County

The following are the types of public court records open to Tulsa County residents:

• Civil Court Records: Including small claims, securities fraud, employment disputes, mergers and acquisition disputes, and contract disputes
• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors such as homicide, drug trafficking, vandalism, and simple assault
• Probate Court Records: Administration of a deceased estate, such as wills, guardianship of minors, trusts, and name change
• Traffic Court Records: Citation, including parking tickets and speeding violations
• Family Law Records: Dissolution of marriage records, annulments, spousal support, child custody records and child support proceedings

Confidential Court Records in Tulsa County

Confidential court records are documents and papers maintained by the courts and protected from unauthorized use or disclosure. Confidential court records are court papers sealed by a court order or federal or state law. The records are excluded from the public view to protect the person named in the court document. The following court records are unavailable to Tulsa County residents:

• Trade secrets
• Medical and mental health records
• Grand jury proceedings
• Juvenile court records
• Adoption records

Personal identities contained in public court records are confidential records. All information used to identify or locate an individual uniquely is deemed confidential and restricted from public court records. Consequently, the court redacts the following information from public court records:

• Federal tax information
• Bank account number and credit/debit card number
• Home addresses
• Date of birth
• Social Security numbers

Juvenile Delinquency in Tulsa, OK

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Tulsa 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 1016 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Tulsa County. Of that total, 80% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 811 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Tulsa County, OK

https://www.ok.gov/

County Seat:	Tulsa
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1907
Total Square Miles:	587
2019 Population:	646,266
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	500 S Denver Ave County Courthouse Tulsa , OK 74103-3838 https://www.tulsacounty.org/

Tulsa County, OK Courts