Murray County Criminal History Search

Murray County criminal history records are maintained by the court clerk and sheriff's office in Sulphur, Oklahoma. The county belongs to Judicial District 20 in the south-central part of the state. You can search criminal dockets for free through the OSCN online portal. The OSBI also provides statewide criminal history checks through its CHIRP system for a small fee. This page explains how to find Murray County criminal history records, which offices to contact, what fees apply, and how to use the free online search tools available to the public.

Murray County Court Clerk Records

The Murray County Court Clerk is Christie Pittman. The office is located at 10th and Wyandotte Street, Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 578, Sulphur, OK 73086. Call (580) 622-3223 or fax (580) 622-2979. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The clerk keeps files on criminal cases, civil suits, traffic violations, family court matters, and probate proceedings heard in Murray County District Court.

Murray County is part of Judicial District 20. The court handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, along with civil and family matters. If you need a certified copy of a judgment or case disposition from Murray County, contact the court clerk during regular hours. Standard copies are $1.00 per page. Under Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5, certified copies cannot cost more than one dollar per page. Standard copies are capped at 25 cents per page. The office accepts cash, money orders, certified checks, and credit or debit cards.

Search Murray County Criminal History Online

The Oklahoma State Courts Network covers Murray County criminal history records. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. Use CF for felony cases and CM for misdemeanors. OSCN is run by the Oklahoma Supreme Court and is completely free. Records for most courts go back to the early 1990s. The system shows docket entries, hearing dates, and case status for each filing.

On Demand Court Records is a private service that also covers Murray County. ODCR pulls data from the court system and updates in near real time. Search by court, party name, or case number. Basic results are free, and paid access provides more detail. Some Murray County criminal history records may appear on ODCR but not on OSCN. Checking both gives you the best chance of finding what you need.

OSBI Background Check for Murray County

The OSBI CHIRP portal runs statewide criminal history checks that include Murray County arrests. Name-based searches cost $15.00. You need the person's first name, last name, and date of birth. CHIRP looks three years before and after the birth date to catch data entry mistakes. Optional add-ons include a sex offender registry search for $2.00 and a violent offender check for $2.00. A $1.00 online fee applies per transaction.

Most results come back quickly. Some need OSBI staff review during business hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The database only covers Oklahoma arrests. Federal and out-of-state cases are not included. Fingerprint-based searches cost $19.00 and provide more reliable results. Submit prints to OSBI at 6600 North Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Call (405) 848-6724 for help with Murray County criminal history checks.

Murray County Sheriff Criminal History Records

The Murray County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, booking logs, and inmate information. The jail is at 600 Paul Meade Road, Sulphur, OK 73086. Call the jail at (918) 696-2106 or fax (918) 696-3477. You can call 24 hours a day to ask about current inmates or submit a written request.

Written requests for jail records should include the inmate's name, any aliases, date of birth, date range of incarceration, and charges. Mail requests to: Murray County Sheriff, Att: Jail Records, 600 Paul Meade Road, Sulphur, OK 73086. Murray County law enforcement arrests roughly 6,960 people per year. The jail uses City TeleCoin (GTL) as its telephone carrier for inmate calls. Mugshot requests go to the same address with attention to "Media Relations." Include an email address for delivery.

Murray County Criminal Record Fees

What you pay depends on what you need. The court clerk charges $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after. Certified copies are capped at one dollar per page under the Open Records Act. Standard copies cannot go past 25 cents per page under Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5.

Arrest reports from the sheriff's office cost $5 to $25. Incident reports run $0.25 to $1.00 per page. OSBI name searches are $15.00 through CHIRP. Fingerprint checks cost $19.00. You can pay OSBI online with a credit card or electronic funds transfer. Staff-intensive research at the clerk's office may cost $10 to $25 per hour depending on how much time the request takes.

Murray County Public Records Access

County Clerk Jill Hall maintains land and property records for Murray County. The mailing address is P.O. Box 442, Sulphur, OK 73086. Phone is (580) 622-3920 and email is mcclerk@brightok.net. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Land records are indexed from August 1955. The OKCountyRecords portal gives online access to Murray County land records and scanned images.

Revenue from online copies goes straight to Murray County operations.

Land records are not criminal history records, but property liens from restitution orders and judgment records can show up in the land records system. Under the Open Records Act, you do not have to explain why you want records. Recording fees are $18 for the first page of deeds and mortgages, plus a $10 preservation fee per document.

Clearing Murray County Criminal History

Oklahoma allows some criminal records to be sealed through expungement. Under Title 22 O.S. Section 18, a full expungement seals the court record and the OSBI arrest file. Section 991c covers deferred sentences where the plea is removed after completing probation, but the arrest stays on file with OSBI. Filing fees in Murray County run $100 to $300. OSBI charges a $150 processing fee. Violent felony convictions cannot be expunged under Title 57 O.S. Section 571.

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma helps with expungement for people who qualify by income. Call (888) 534-5243 for intake, or apply online at oklaw.org. The process takes months and sometimes over a year from start to finish.

Other Murray County Criminal History Resources

The Oklahoma DOC Offender Lookup is free and shows anyone from Murray County under state supervision. It displays custody status, charges, and release dates. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name, address, or county for registered sex offenders in Murray County at no cost.

For Murray County criminal history questions that online tools cannot answer, contact the court clerk or sheriff's office in Sulphur directly. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and tribal court filings from the Chickasaw Nation will not appear in state databases. Judicial District 20 also covers Carter, Johnston, Love, and Marshall counties, so cases involving Murray County residents could be filed in those jurisdictions.

Nearby Counties

Murray County shares borders with several other Oklahoma counties, each with its own criminal history records.