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Oklahoma Court Records

Oklahoma Court Records

1844 - Present: U.S. District Courts. From 1844 to 1889, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas had jurisdiction over criminal and some civil matters in the Indian Territory. Beginning in 1889, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas assumed this jurisdiction.

1890 - Present: District courts of Oklahoma. Beginning in 1890 the Oklahoma Territory was divided into several court districts that serve one or more counties. A district court judge now serves in each county. These courts are often referred to as county courts. They have jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including probate records.

Supreme Court is a statewide appellate court, as are the Court of Appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals.

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