Moore Criminal History Records
Moore criminal history records are held by the Moore Police Department and the Cleveland County Court Clerk. If you need to look up an arrest, check a case file, or get a copy of a police report in Moore, there are several ways to search. The Moore Police Department keeps local incident and arrest records at their main office on East Main Street. For court cases like felonies and serious misdemeanors, those records go through the Cleveland County District Court in Norman. You can also run a state-level criminal history search through the OSBI CHIRP portal or look up court dockets for free on OSCN.
Moore Criminal History at a Glance
Cleveland County Criminal History for Moore
Moore sits in Cleveland County. All felony cases and most misdemeanor charges that come out of Moore are filed at the Cleveland County District Court in Norman. The court clerk's office is the place to go for certified copies of case files, judgments, and sentencing records. Their office is at 200 S. Peters Ave., Norman, OK 73069. You can call them at (405) 321-6402 or email MARILYN.WILLIAMS@OSCN.NET. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Copy fees at the Cleveland County Court Clerk are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certification costs $0.50 per document. Authentication runs $7.00 per certificate. If you need a record search done by staff, there may be a per-hour fee. You can pay in person with cash, check, or money order. Written requests should include the full name and date of birth of the person you are searching for, plus any case numbers if you have them.
The Cleveland County Records Request page has details on how to submit formal open records requests for court documents and other county records.
This page covers both court records and general county record requests for Moore and other Cleveland County cities.
You can also search Cleveland County court cases for free online. The Oklahoma State Courts Network lets you look up cases by party name or case number. Select Cleveland County from the court list, then type in a last name and first name. Criminal case types use codes like CF for felony and CM for misdemeanor. On Demand Court Records is another option that covers Cleveland County and lets you search by name, case number, or filing date. ODCR also handles online fine payments for some case types.
Moore Police Department Records
The Moore Police Department Records Division handles local police reports, accident reports, and incident records. Their office is at 117 E. Main St., Moore, OK 73160. You can reach the records phone at 405-793-5134. The records office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, though some sources list extended hours up to 9:00 PM on weekdays. City Hall can be reached at 405-793-5000.
To get a copy of a Moore police report, you can visit the records office in person, send a request by mail, or call for basic information. You will need to know the date of the incident and the names of the people involved. The department keeps records of arrests, traffic accidents, and other calls for service. Fees follow the Oklahoma Open Records Act, which caps standard copies at 25 cents per page. Certified copies may cost more.
The Moore Police Department Reports page on the city website explains what types of records are available and how to request them.
For law enforcement open records, there is a separate request form from the general city open records form.
The City Clerk, Vanessa Kemp, handles non-police open records requests. Her office is at 301 N Broadway Ave, Moore, OK 73160. Phone is 405-793-5020 and email is cityclerk@cityofmoore.com. Police records go through a different form. The Moore City Open Records Request page has both forms listed.
Moore Criminal History Online Search
Several online tools let you search for criminal history records tied to Moore. The fastest way to check for a statewide criminal history is the OSBI CHIRP portal. A name-based search costs $15 and checks the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation database. You can add a sex offender check for $2 and a violent offender check for $2. There is also a $1 online fee per transaction. CHIRP needs a first name, last name, and date of birth to run the search.
For court records specifically, OSCN is free and covers Cleveland County District Court cases going back to the early 1990s. It does not include municipal court cases from Moore. ODCR is another free search tool that covers Cleveland County and updates close to real time. Both systems let you look up criminal cases by party name and see charges, dispositions, and hearing dates. If you need actual document copies rather than just docket info, you will have to go through the court clerk.
The Oklahoma DOC Offender Lookup is a free tool that shows anyone currently or previously under state prison or probation supervision. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name or address for registered offenders in or near Moore. Both tools are free and available around the clock.
Moore Criminal History Laws and Fees
Criminal history records in Moore fall under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.1. This law gives the public the right to access government records, including police reports and court files. Copying costs cannot go over 25 cents per page for standard documents under Section 24A.5. Certified copies are capped at one dollar per page. No one has to say why they want the records.
Moore Municipal Court handles traffic tickets, city ordinance violations, and minor misdemeanors. These cases stay at the municipal level unless they get appealed to the Cleveland County District Court. For more serious charges, cases go straight to district court. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 111 N. Peters Ave., Suite 600, Norman, OK 73069 also keeps arrest records and booking logs. Their records phone is (405) 701-8800.
Expungement of criminal records in Moore follows state law under Title 22 O.S. Section 18. A full expungement seals both the court record and the OSBI arrest record. Filing fees run $100 to $300 depending on the case, and OSBI charges a $150 processing fee. The process takes months. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma at (888) 534-5243 offers free help with expungement for people who qualify based on income.
Note: Moore cases filed in Cleveland County District Court can be searched for free on OSCN by selecting Cleveland County and entering a party name.
Nearby Oklahoma Cities
Several other cities near Moore also have criminal history records available through their local police and county courts.