Search Cimarron County Criminal History

Cimarron County criminal history records are managed by the court clerk and sheriff's office in Boise City. This is the westernmost county in Oklahoma and also the least populated, with just 2,296 residents as of the 2020 census. Criminal cases filed in the Cimarron County District Court can be searched online through the OSCN and ODCR systems at no cost. The court clerk keeps files for felonies, misdemeanors, traffic cases, and other matters. For a statewide criminal history check, the OSBI offers name-based searches through their CHIRP portal. This page explains how to search Cimarron County criminal history records, who to call, what fees apply, and which tools are free.

Cimarron County Court Clerk Criminal History Records

The Cimarron County Court Clerk is Debbie Kincannon. Her office is the main source for criminal case records in the county. The courthouse is on Main Street in Boise City. Court records from as far back as 1908 are on file here. That includes marriage, probate, and criminal case records going back to shortly after statehood.

The court clerk handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. For criminal history records, you can ask for copies of case files, judgments, and disposition records. The office accepts cash, money orders, certified checks, and credit or debit cards. Copy fees run about $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certified copies cost more. Under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5, standard copy fees cannot go above 25 cents per page and certified copies are capped at one dollar. You do not need to explain why you want the records.

Search Cimarron County Criminal History Online

Two free online systems give public access to Cimarron County criminal history court records. The Oklahoma State Courts Network lets you search by party name, case number, or filing date. Criminal case types show up as CF for felonies and CM for misdemeanors. OSCN is run by the Oklahoma Supreme Court and is free to use. Not all documents in a case file appear online, but you can see docket entries, hearing dates, and case status.

You can also search through On Demand Court Records. ODCR covers 70 participating Oklahoma courts and updates close to real time. Basic searches are free. ODCR sometimes has records that do not show up on OSCN, so it helps to check both. You can search by party name, case type, or court code. Cimarron County's ODCR court code starts with 013.

The OSCN system provides free access to Cimarron County criminal case dockets and filings.

Search results show party names, charges, and case status for all public criminal cases.

State Criminal History Search for Cimarron County

The OSBI keeps a statewide database of fingerprint-based arrest and conviction records for serious misdemeanors and felonies. The CHIRP portal is the fastest way to run a search. You need a free account. Enter the person's first name, last name, and date of birth. A name-based search costs $15.00. You can add a Sex Offender Registry check for $2.00 and a Violent Offender Registry check for $2.00. There is a $1.00 online fee per transaction.

CHIRP only covers Oklahoma records. Arrests where fingerprints were not taken will not show up. Results stay in your account but expire after 60 days. For questions, contact the OSBI at (405) 848-6724 or email CHIRP@osbi.ok.gov. Their office is at 6600 North Harvey Place in Oklahoma City. In-person services are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Fingerprint-based searches cost $19.00 and give more accurate results. You must submit a fingerprint card by mail or in person. Cards cannot be faxed. The OSBI criminal history database is authorized under Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5 of the Oklahoma Open Records Act.

Cimarron County Criminal History Record Fees

Fees for criminal history records in Cimarron County depend on what you need and where you get it.

• Court clerk copies: $1.00 first page, $0.50 each added page
• Certified copies: additional certification fee
• OSBI name-based search: $15.00
• OSBI fingerprint search: $19.00
• Sex Offender Registry check: $2.00
• Sheriff arrest report: $5.00 to $25.00

The Oklahoma Open Records Act limits what public bodies can charge for copies. Standard pages cost no more than 25 cents. Certified copies max out at one dollar per page. Search fees can apply for requests that take a lot of time, but agencies cannot charge a search fee when the release is in the public interest.

Cimarron County Sheriff Criminal History Records

The Cimarron County Sheriff's Office is at 210 S. 4th Street in Boise City. Call (580) 544-2020 for questions about arrest records, booking logs, or incident reports. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The sheriff maintains peace, serves warrants, and processes papers ordered by the District Court. All fees collected are deposited daily with the County Treasurer.

The sheriff has the authority to apprehend people charged with felonies and serves as the chief law enforcement officer for the county. Written requests for old arrest records should include the person's full name, date of birth, and approximate dates of any arrests. You can send requests by mail to the Cimarron County Sheriff's Office at the courthouse address.

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections offender lookup is another free tool. It covers anyone currently or previously under DOC supervision, including people in state prisons, community corrections, probation, and parole. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name, address, or county. Both are free and available 24/7 online. The Sex Offender Registry operates under Title 57, Sections 581-590.2. Failure to register is a felony in Oklahoma.

Cimarron County land and property records are also available through the OKCountyRecords online portal, with indexed data going back to April 1985.

County Clerk Paula Rodman manages land records. Call (580) 544-2251 or email countyclerk@cimarroncounty.net.

Clearing Criminal History in Cimarron County

Oklahoma law allows some criminal records to be sealed through expungement. Under Title 22 O.S. Section 18, a full expungement seals both the court record and the OSBI arrest record. This applies to acquittals, reversed convictions, cases where no charges were filed, pardoned offenses, and certain misdemeanor and non-violent felony convictions after waiting periods. Section 991c covers deferred sentences. After successful probation, the plea gets expunged, but the OSBI arrest record stays on file.

Violent felony convictions cannot be expunged under Title 57 O.S. Section 571. Filing fees for expungement petitions run $100 to $300 in most counties. The OSBI charges a $150 processing fee after the court grants the order. The process takes several months to over a year depending on court schedules and whether any parties object.

For free legal help with expungement, contact Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma at (888) 534-5243 or visit oklaw.org. They handle expungement cases for people who qualify based on income. The Oklahoma Bar Association also runs a lawyer referral service.

Other Cimarron County Criminal History Resources

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board handles clemency applications and parole reviews at (405) 602-5863. Pardons are available after completing a sentence and showing rehabilitation. There is no fee to apply, but the process takes 12 to 18 months.

Cimarron County was created in 1907 from Beaver County. It sits in the Oklahoma Panhandle and shares borders with Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. The county seat is Boise City. Because of the small population, the court and sheriff's offices handle a lower volume of cases than most Oklahoma counties. Still, all the same state and federal record systems apply here.

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