Washington County Criminal History

Washington County criminal history records are maintained by the court clerk and sheriff's office in Bartlesville. The county is the smallest in Oklahoma by total area but has a population of over 52,000. Free online tools let you search Washington County criminal case dockets through OSCN and ODCR without paying anything. OSBI offers statewide criminal history checks through CHIRP. This page explains how to search Washington County criminal history records, lists the offices that hold files, breaks down fees, and covers the online tools available to you.

Washington County Court Clerk Records

The Washington County Court Clerk is Jill Spitzer. The office is at 420 S. Johnstone Ave., Bartlesville, OK 74003. The phone number is (918) 337-2870. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The court clerk keeps records on all criminal cases, civil suits, traffic cases, family court matters, and probate. Washington County court records date back to 1907.

Copy fees at the clerk's office follow state guidelines. The first page is $1.00 and each extra page costs $0.50. Under Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.5, standard copies cap at 25 cents per page and certified copies at one dollar. Felony cases use the code CF and misdemeanors use CM. You can pay with cash, money orders, certified checks, or cards at the clerk's window. Municipal courts in Washington County handle traffic tickets and city ordinance violations on their own.

Search Washington County Criminal History Online

The Oklahoma State Courts Network gives free access to Washington County criminal court records. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. OSCN is run by the Oklahoma Supreme Court and covers records from the early 1990s forward. Each criminal case type uses a code: CF for felony, CM for misdemeanor. Docket entries, hearing dates, party names, and case outcomes all appear on the results page.

On Demand Court Records also covers Washington County. ODCR updates close to real time and has both free basic results and paid full-access options. Some Washington County criminal history records show up on ODCR but not OSCN. Searching both systems gives you the most complete picture.

County Clerk Annette Smith's office maintains land records online. The OKCountyRecords portal has Washington County land records with indexed data and images from January 1953, all updated in real time.

E-recording in Washington County is available through Simplifile, CSC, and ePN.

State Criminal History Check for Washington County

The OSBI CHIRP portal runs statewide criminal history searches that include Washington County arrests. A name-based search costs $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 records with data entry differences. You can add a sex offender registry search for $2.00 and a violent offender search for $2.00. A $1.00 online fee applies per transaction.

OSBI only covers Oklahoma arrests. Federal courts and other states are not in the database. Arrests where no fingerprints were taken will not appear. For a better match, submit fingerprints to OSBI at 6600 North Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. That costs $19.00. Call (405) 848-6724 with questions about Washington County criminal history searches or to schedule fingerprinting.

Washington County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is at 611 SW Adams Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74003. The office maintains arrest records, booking logs, and jail operations. The Records Division handles open records requests and has a records request form available online. For emergencies, dial 911.

The Bartlesville Police Department handles arrests within city limits and keeps its own records. If the arrest happened in Bartlesville, start with the police department. Written requests to the sheriff should include the person's full name, date of birth, date range, and the incident or charge you need. Arrest report copies run $5 to $25 and incident reports cost $0.25 to $1.00 per page under the Open Records Act.

Washington County Criminal History Fees

Fees vary by office. Here are the common costs for Washington County criminal history records:

• Court clerk copies: $1.00 first page, $0.50 each after
• Certified copies: up to $1.00 per page
• OSBI name-based search: $15.00
• OSBI fingerprint search: $19.00
• Sheriff arrest reports: $5 to $25
• Incident reports: $0.25 to $1.00 per page

OSBI accepts credit cards and electronic funds transfers through CHIRP. The court clerk takes cash, money orders, and cards.

Clearing Washington County Criminal History

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 erased after probation, but the arrest record stays with OSBI. Filing fees in Washington 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. The process takes months and sometimes over a year from filing to final order.

Other Washington County Criminal History Resources

The Oklahoma DOC Offender Lookup is free and shows custody status, charges, and release dates for anyone from Washington County under state supervision. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name, address, or county at no charge.

Washington County is the smallest county in Oklahoma by area, but its population of over 52,000 means the courts process a steady flow of cases. For criminal history questions beyond what online searches can show, call the court clerk at (918) 337-2870 or visit the sheriff's office at 611 SW Adams Blvd. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and federal court records will not appear in state databases.

Nearby Counties

Washington County borders several other Oklahoma counties in the northeast part of the state.