Latimer County Background Check
Latimer County background check records are held at the courthouse in Wilburton, the county seat. The Court Clerk keeps criminal, civil, and family case files that go back to 1907. You can search Latimer County court records online through the Oklahoma State Courts Network at no cost. Land records are also on file with the County Clerk and can be searched through the OKCountyRecords portal. For a full background check in Latimer County, you may need to pull records from more than one office. This page walks you through each source and how to get the records you need from this small but well-documented county in southeast Oklahoma.
Latimer County Overview
Latimer County Court Clerk Records
The Latimer County Court Clerk is the main source for background check records in the county. Court Clerk Melinda Brinlee and Tina Oaks run the office at the Latimer County Courthouse in Wilburton, OK 74578. The phone number is (918) 465-2011 and the fax is 918-465-3328. Court records dating back to 1907 are on file here. That includes criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, civil filings, small claims, probate, family court, and guardianship matters. Marriage licenses are also issued at this office.
Copy fees in Latimer County follow state guidelines. The first page costs $1.00. Each page after that is $0.50. Certification runs $0.50 per document. If you need an authenticated copy, that costs more. Payment can be made by check or money order for mail requests. In-person visits accept cash and cards at most county offices. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with any mail request. Most searches take about 10 business days to process once the fee clears. Under the Oklahoma Open Records Act found in Title 51 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Sections 24A.1 through 24A.29, court records are open to the public unless a judge has sealed or expunged them.
The Latimer County District Attorney can be reached at (918) 465-3451. The county jail phone number is (918) 465-4012. These offices work with the Court Clerk on criminal case processing.
| Office | Latimer County Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Latimer County Courthouse Wilburton, OK 74578 |
| Phone | (918) 465-2011 |
| Fax | (918) 465-3328 |
Search Latimer County Background Check Records
The Oklahoma State Courts Network is the best free tool for searching Latimer County background check records online. Pick Latimer County from the dropdown menu and type in the person's name. OSCN shows case details, charges, docket entries, and some full documents. You do not need an account. Results come up right away. Criminal, civil, family, and probate cases are all included.
On Demand Court Records is worth checking too. ODCR pulls from the same data as OSCN but displays it in a different format. The basic search is free. A paid plan at $5 per month adds date of birth filters and warrant search tools. For a thorough Latimer County background check, it helps to run searches on both OSCN and ODCR since each shows records in its own way.
In-person searches are an option at the courthouse. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff will look up cases by name or case number. You can view files on site and order copies. Older records may be stored off-site and could take a day or two to pull.
The screenshot below shows the City of Wilburton government contacts page which lists Latimer County office phone numbers.
This page lists contact details for the Court Clerk, jail, District Attorney, and other Latimer County offices.
Latimer County Land and Property Records
The Latimer County Clerk keeps land records at 109 N. Central, Room 103, Wilburton, OK 74578. County Clerk Erin Adams runs this office. The phone number is (918) 465-4002. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. Land records are available from 1907 to the present. Indexed data and scanned images go back to September 1967. New records are added in real time as they come in.
Property records matter in a background check because they show ownership history, liens, and judgments tied to a person. Tax liens filed by the state or federal government show up here. So do judgment liens from court cases. You can search Latimer County land records online through the OKCountyRecords portal for free. The search tool lets you look up records by name, instrument type, or date range.
The image below shows the Latimer County land records search portal on OKCountyRecords.
Use this portal to search deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property filings in Latimer County.
Statewide Background Check Through OSBI
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history system. A name-based search costs $15 and covers all 77 Oklahoma counties, including Latimer County. Results show arrests, charges, and case dispositions from across the state. OSBI records go back decades in many cases. This is a good option when you need a broader check beyond just Latimer County records.
Under Title 74, Section 150.9 of the Oklahoma Statutes, criminal history information obtained through OSBI that is not already a public court record must be kept confidential by the person who requested it. You cannot share OSBI results freely. Court records found on OSCN are public and can be shared, but OSBI reports carry different rules.
The Latimer County Treasurer can be reached at (918) 465-3450. The Election Board number is (918) 465-3703. These offices do not handle background checks directly but may have records relevant to a thorough search of a person's ties to the county.
Note: Latimer County has records dating back to 1907, but online records through OSCN generally start from the mid-1990s forward.
Latimer County Records Access Rules
Most court records in Latimer County are open to the public. You do not need to be a party to the case. You do not need to state a reason for your search. The Oklahoma Open Records Act makes this clear. Criminal case files show charges, pleas, and sentences. Civil cases show filings, motions, and outcomes. Family court records are mostly open, though some parts may be restricted.
Some records are sealed. Juvenile cases are closed to the public by law. Adoption records are private. Any case a judge orders sealed will not appear in a search. Expunged records are erased from public view entirely. They will not show up on OSCN or in an OSBI background check. If you believe a record has been expunged in error, contact the Court Clerk's office directly at (918) 465-2011.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Latimer County. If you need records from a nearby area, check the county where the case was filed.