Search Johnston County Criminal History

Johnston County criminal history records are held by the court clerk in Tishomingo and can be searched through free state databases. The county has a population of about 10,272 and is part of Judicial District 20 in south-central Oklahoma. You can look up criminal cases filed in the Johnston County District Court using OSCN or ODCR at no charge. The OSBI also runs statewide criminal history checks through its CHIRP portal for a $15 fee. This page explains how to find Johnston County criminal history records, what fees to expect, and which online search tools are available.

Johnston County Court Clerk Records

The Johnston County Court Clerk is Dee Ann Davis. The office is at 403 West Main Street, Tishomingo, Oklahoma 73460. The mailing address is P.O. Box 248, Tishomingo, OK 73460. Call (580) 371-3281 or fax (580) 371-3029. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The clerk maintains files on all criminal cases, civil suits, traffic violations, family court matters, and probate proceedings. You can pay with cash, money orders, certified checks, or credit and debit cards.

Johnston County falls in Judicial District 20 with Carter, Love, and Marshall counties. District Judge Dennis Morris presides over felony criminal cases and complex civil matters. Associate District Judge Charles G. Husbands takes misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and small claims. For a certified copy of a criminal judgment, contact the court clerk during regular hours. Copy fees are $1.00 per page for standard copies. Under Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5, certified copies cannot exceed one dollar per page through the Open Records Act.

Johnston County Criminal History Online Search

You can search Johnston County criminal history court records through two free online systems. The Oklahoma State Courts Network lets you search by party name, case number, or filing date. It is run by the Oklahoma Supreme Court and is free. Criminal case types use CF for felony and CM for misdemeanor. Records on OSCN go back to the early 1990s for most courts.

The OSCN docket search shows all Johnston County court records filed in the district court, including criminal case status and docket entries.

Not every document image is available online. Some require a visit to the courthouse.

On Demand Court Records is a separate system that covers Johnston County too. ODCR updates close to real time. You can search by court, name, or case number. It offers both free basic results and paid detailed access. ODCR is not a government site, but it pulls data from the court. Some cases show up on ODCR but not OSCN. Check both if you want the full picture of someone's Johnston County criminal history.

State Criminal History Search in Johnston County

The OSBI CHIRP portal runs statewide criminal history searches covering Johnston County arrests. A name-based search is $15.00. You need the first name, last name, and date of birth. CHIRP checks three years before and after the date of birth to catch records with minor data entry errors. You can add a sex offender registry check for $2.00 and a violent offender check for $2.00. Each transaction has a $1.00 online fee. Results come back fast for most searches, but some need staff review during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

OSBI only covers Oklahoma records. It does not include arrests from other states or federal courts. If fingerprints were never taken at arrest, the record may not show. For a more exact match, you can submit fingerprints to OSBI at 6600 North Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Fingerprint searches cost $19.00 and are better for identification than name-based lookups. Call (405) 848-6724 with questions about the process.

Criminal History Fees in Johnston County

Fees change based on what you need and where you go. The court clerk charges $1.00 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost extra. The Oklahoma Open Records Act sets a cap of 25 cents per page for standard copies and one dollar for certified. Some requests that take a lot of staff time may cost $10 to $25 per hour for the search.

At the sheriff's office, arrest report copies run $5 to $25. Incident reports are $0.25 to $1.00 per page. OSBI name-based searches cost $15.00 through CHIRP. Fingerprint searches are $19.00. Credit cards and electronic transfers work for online payments. The Tishomingo Police Department charges about $0.25 per page for report copies.

Johnston County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is at 403 West Main Street, Tishomingo, OK 73460. The phone number is (580) 371-3841 and the fax is (580) 371-3842. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The sheriff maintains arrest records, booking logs, and inmate data. You can call the jail any time to check on someone in custody.

The Johnston County Jail holds about 35 inmates. Written requests for jail records go to the Sheriff's Office at the address above. Include the person's full name, aliases, date of birth, date range, and the charge you need. Booking records show the person's name, physical traits, booking number, charges, bond amount, and court date. All visitors must bring valid government-issued photo ID. Visitation times are set by housing unit, so call ahead.

Johnston County Public Records

County Clerk Tamara Vinyard maintains land and property records. The office is at 403 West Main Street, Tishomingo, OK 73460. Call (580) 371-3281 or email johnstoncoclerk@pldi.net. The OKCountyRecords portal provides online access to Johnston County land records and scanned images dating back to March 1908.

Printing copies through the online system generates revenue for Johnston County directly.

Land records are not the same as criminal history records, but the county clerk's office can help with related searches. Property liens from criminal restitution and judgment records can appear in the land system. Under the Open Records Act, you do not have to give a reason for your request. Recording fees are $13.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page, plus a $5.00 preservation fee. Tishomingo was the former capital of the Chickasaw Nation, and some records may also exist in tribal court systems.

Sealing Johnston County Criminal Records

Oklahoma allows certain criminal records to be sealed through expungement. Under Title 22 O.S. Section 18, a full expungement seals both court records and the OSBI arrest record. Section 991c covers deferred sentences where the plea gets removed after probation, but the arrest stays with OSBI. Filing fees in Johnston County range from $100 to $300. OSBI adds a $150 processing fee. Violent felonies cannot be expunged under Title 57 O.S. Section 571.

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma helps with expungement for people who meet income guidelines. The intake line is (888) 534-5243. You can also apply online. Legal Aid does not handle criminal defense but can help clear old records. Expect the process to take several months to well over a year.

Other Johnston County Criminal History Resources

The Oklahoma DOC Offender Lookup is free and shows anyone under state supervision from Johnston County. It lists custody status, charges, and release dates. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name, address, or county. The Tishomingo Police Department at 101 North Capitol Avenue can be reached at (580) 371-2265 for local reports.

Johnston County sits in the Chickasaw Nation area. Some criminal matters involving tribal citizens may be handled through the Chickasaw tribal court system rather than the state court. Those records would not show up in OSCN, ODCR, or the OSBI database. Contact the court clerk or sheriff directly for questions that go beyond what online tools can answer.

Nearby Counties

Johnston County shares borders with several other Oklahoma counties. Each has its own court clerk and separate criminal history records.