Comanche County Criminal History Records

Comanche County criminal history records are kept by the court clerk and sheriff's office in Lawton, the county seat and the largest city in southwestern Oklahoma. The county courthouse at 315 SW 5th St. houses three separate clerk offices that handle different types of cases. Comanche County is part of District 5 in the state court system and has seven judges on its judicial staff. You can search criminal cases online through OSCN or ODCR for free, or run a statewide check through the OSBI CHIRP portal. This page covers how to find criminal records in Comanche County, what fees to expect, and where to go for help.

Comanche County Court Clerk Criminal Records

The Comanche County Court Clerk is Robert Morales. His main office is at 315 SW 5th St., Suite 504, Lawton, OK 73501. What makes Comanche County different from most smaller counties is that the court clerk office is split into three divisions. The Criminal Office handles felonies, misdemeanors, warrants, traffic violations, and wildlife violations. Call them at (580) 355-4017. The Civil Office is at (580) 581-4565. The Small Claims Office handles cases under $10,000, marriage licenses, and process server licenses at (580) 250-5093. There are 21 deputies working across all three offices.

For criminal history records, contact the Criminal Office directly. They keep all felony and misdemeanor case files. A criminal record search costs $10.00. The first page of copies is $1.50 and each additional page is $0.50. You must include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail requests. Requests can be made in person or by mail at 315 SW 5th Street, Suite 504, Lawton, OK 73501. Walk-in requests during business hours get handled the same day in most cases.

Cost Administrators can be reached at (580) 581-4552 or (580) 581-4553 for questions about court fees, fines, and payment plans. Under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.1, you have the right to inspect court records during business hours. The courthouse is at 315 Southwest 5th Street, Lawton, Oklahoma 73501.

How to Search Comanche County Criminal History

The Oklahoma State Courts Network gives free access to Comanche County court dockets. Select Comanche County from the list and enter a name in Last, First format. Filter by case type: CF for Criminal Felony, CM for Criminal Misdemeanor, TR for Traffic. OSCN shows docket entries, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Records go back to the early 1990s. The system is free and needs no account.

On Demand Court Records also covers Comanche County. The court code is 016. ODCR provides basic free search results and lets you pay fines online for some case types. Detailed documents may cost extra. ODCR updates close to real time, so recent filings are usually there within a day or two. You can search by name, case number, or filing date range.

The OSBI CHIRP portal covers the whole state including Comanche County. A name-based criminal history search is $15.00. You need the person's first name, last name, and date of birth. CHIRP checks the OSBI fingerprint-based criminal history database. It covers serious misdemeanors and felonies where fingerprints were collected. The Sex Offender Registry search is $2.00 extra. The Violent Offender Registry is $2.00. A $1.00 online convenience fee applies to each transaction. Most results come back right away. Some need OSBI staff review during business hours.

The OSCN portal lets you search Comanche County criminal, civil, and traffic cases for free from any device.

Not all case documents are visible online. Contact the Criminal Office at (580) 355-4017 for full case file copies.

Comanche County Sheriff and Jail

The Comanche County Sheriff's Office is at 105 SW 4th St., Lawton, OK 73501. Call (580) 355-5129. The sheriff maintains arrest records, booking information, and warrant data. The jail is run by the sheriff's office. Inmate information can be found through the sheriff's website or by calling directly. If someone was arrested in Comanche County, the sheriff's office has the booking record.

Arrest report copies from the sheriff typically cost $5 to $25 depending on the type and length of the report. Incident reports run $0.25 to $1.00 per page. You can request records in person or by mail. Under the Open Records Act, the sheriff must give you access to booking logs and police blotters. Active investigation records may be held back, but arrest records are public once a booking is complete.

Comanche County Public Records

County Clerk Carrie Tubbs handles land records and administrative functions at the courthouse. Her office is at 315 SW 5th St., Room 304, Lawton, OK 73501. Phone is (580) 355-5214. Hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The OKCountyRecords system has Comanche County land records online with indexed data and images from March 1987 forward. New records go up in real time.

Land records go through the county clerk. Criminal case files go through the court clerk. They are different offices in the same building.

Comanche County is home to Fort Sill, a major military installation. Federal criminal cases involving military personnel or that happen on federal land do not go through the county court. Those go through the federal court system. Check PACER for federal case records. The county district court handles all state-level criminal matters for the area.

Offender Records for Comanche County

The Oklahoma DOC offender lookup shows people under state supervision including prison inmates and those on probation or parole. It is free and available all day. Anyone sentenced from Comanche County to state prison will show up in this system. The DOC main office is at 3400 N. Martin Luther King Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73111. Their phone is (405) 425-2500.

The Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Comanche County by name, address, or county. Registration is required under Title 57 O.S. Sections 581-590.2. Offenders must register within three days of entering a jurisdiction. The Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registry tracks violent offenders under Title 57 O.S. Sections 591-599. Both registries are free to search online.

Comanche County Criminal History Legal Resources

Oklahoma expungement is available under Title 22 O.S. Section 18 for eligible records. A full expungement seals both the court record and the OSBI arrest record. Section 991c covers deferred sentences where the charge gets dismissed after probation, but the OSBI arrest record remains. Filing fees range from $100 to $300. OSBI charges a $150 processing fee. Violent felonies defined under Title 57 O.S. Section 571 cannot be expunged. The process takes several months to over a year depending on the court schedule and whether anyone objects.

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma offers free legal help for qualified individuals. Call (888) 534-5243 for intake. They handle expungement cases and other civil matters for people at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. You can apply online at oklaw.org. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board at (405) 602-5863 handles clemency applications for those who have completed their sentence.

Cities in Comanche County

Lawton is the major city in Comanche County and the county seat. Criminal records for Lawton residents go through the Comanche County Court Clerk.

Nearby Counties

Comanche County is in southwestern Oklahoma. These are the surrounding counties: