Access Garfield County Police Records

Garfield County police records are held by two main offices: the Garfield County Sheriff's Office in Enid and the Garfield County Court Clerk, also located in Enid. The sheriff's office patrols more than 1,060 square miles of unincorporated county land and handles civil process countywide. The court clerk maintains all criminal case filings, civil records, and court documents for District 4. This page covers how to reach each office, what records they hold, and where to search Garfield County police and court records online for free.

Garfield County Sheriff's Office

The Garfield County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for unincorporated parts of Garfield County and provides civil process and court security countywide. Sheriff Cory S. Rink leads the office. The address is 216 W. Oxford Ave, Enid, OK 73701. Non-emergency calls go to (580) 237-0244. The fax is 580-237-0256. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The office employs 22 deputies, 7 dispatchers, and 2 administrative assistants. They patrol 1,060 square miles, covering 2 cities and 13 rural municipalities for a total population of about 61,000. The Civil Process division serves warrants, subpoenas, civil lawsuits, evictions, and handles sheriff's sales. The office also coordinates and administers courthouse security for the Garfield County Courthouse. When needed, staff transport inmates to court, medical appointments, DOC facilities, mental health facilities, juvenile centers, and out-of-state extraditions.

Sheriff Rink created a weekly training program for deputies. All staff complete state-mandated continuing education on a weekly basis. The office also handles abandoned livestock, including collection, boarding, and disposition. These are all standard functions of a county sheriff's office in Oklahoma.

To request Garfield County police records from the sheriff's office, contact the office by phone or in person during business hours. Provide the name of the person involved, the date of the incident, and any report or case number you have. The Garfield County Sheriff's Office page has contact information and an overview of each division.

One thing worth knowing about Garfield County: as of January 1, 2021, the Garfield County Detention Center operates under the Garfield County Criminal Trust Authority, not the sheriff's office. The facility is at 1020 South 10th Street, Enid, OK 73701. Main line: (580) 548-2479. Booking line: (580) 548-2429. For inmate records or booking information, contact the detention center directly. The sheriff's office can direct you if you are unsure which agency to call.

The Garfield County Sheriff's Office website provides division contacts, office hours, and general information about law enforcement services in the county.

Visit garfieldok.com/sheriff for division contacts, civil process information, and an overview of sheriff's office services.

Garfield County Court Clerk and Criminal Records

The Garfield County Court Clerk's Office holds all court records for District 4. Court Clerk Janelle M. Sharp oversees the office. The address is Garfield County Courthouse, 114 West Broadway, 2nd Floor, Enid, OK 73701. Phone: (580) 237-0232. Email: garfieldrequests@oscn.net. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the office stays open during the lunch hour.

Garfield County court records date back to 1893. The clerk's office holds marriage records, divorce filings, probate cases, and all court case records from that time to the present. Marriage records from the last eight years can be searched online through OSCN. Older marriage records and other older documents require direct contact with the clerk. The office is in the process of scanning older probate and civil cases for future access through OSCN.

Copy fees are $1.00 for the first page, $0.50 for each additional page, and $0.50 for certification. If you submit a request by mail, processing usually takes one to two days. In-person requests with a known case number are often handled the same day. Records more than ten years old may be stored off-site, which can add time to the fulfillment process.

To request records by email, send your request to garfieldrequests@oscn.net. Include a description of the documents you need, the full name of the subject, and a contact phone number. The clerk's office will follow up if additional information is needed. The court clerk also handles marriage licenses, private process server licensing, and collects all fines, fees, and forfeitures ordered by the court. A portion of those funds goes to the courts' operating budget, with the balance sent to the State Judicial Fund.

The Garfield County Court Clerk website provides access to case search tools, email request information, and fee schedules.

Visit courtclerk.garfieldok.com for case search links, copy fee information, and the email records request address.

Garfield County Police Records and Court Search Online

The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) is the free public tool for searching Garfield County District 4 court records. You can search by name, case number, or a combination. Results show the parties in a case, the charges or claims filed, all hearing dates, and the current status of the case. Many documents can be viewed directly through the site. Cases from 1994 onward are in the system. Older cases require a direct request to the court clerk.

OSCN case type codes: CF for felony, CM for misdemeanor, TR for traffic, FD for family and domestic, SC for small claims, PB for probate, and CJ for civil. Knowing the code can help narrow a name search when multiple cases are returned. The system is updated regularly and does not require an account or login to use.

As a backup or alternative, ODCR.com also indexes Garfield County district court records and can be searched for free. ODCR is useful when OSCN is unavailable or when you want to search multiple Oklahoma counties in one place.

Background Checks and Offender Registry

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation provides official statewide criminal history records through the CHIRP portal. A name-based check costs $15.00. A fingerprint-based check costs $19.00. The OSBI is at 6600 N Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Phone: (405) 848-6724. OSBI results cover all 77 counties and are official for legal, licensing, and professional use.

For sex offender information, use the Oklahoma DOC Sex Offender Registry. The registry is public and free. You can search by name, zip code, or location on a map. Each listing shows address, offense information, and a photo where available.

VINE is a free victim notification service. Register through vinelink.com to get alerts when someone in custody is moved, transferred, or released. Alerts come by phone, text, or email, and no direct jail contact is needed.

Oklahoma Open Records Act and Garfield County

The Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.1 through Section 24A.22, gives the public the right to inspect and copy most records held by government agencies in Garfield County. Arrest records, booking data, incident reports, booking photos, and court filings are all generally public. You do not need to state a reason for your request, and agencies cannot require one as a condition of providing records.

Some categories of records are not public. Juvenile records are confidential under Title 10A. Active investigation files can be withheld while the case is open. Medical and mental health records are protected. Victim information in sexual assault and domestic violence cases is exempt. Sealed and expunged records are off limits. SSNs, banking information, tax records, and attorney-client communications in court files are redacted before release.

If a Garfield County agency denies your police records request, they must give you a written explanation citing the specific statutory exemption. A vague or verbal denial does not meet the legal standard. You can file a complaint with the Public Access Counselor in the Oklahoma Attorney General's office within 30 days of a written denial. The AG's office reviews denials and can direct agencies to release records when the exemption does not apply.

Submit requests in writing when you can. Keep a copy of your request and the date you sent it. Agencies must respond promptly. If you get no response after a reasonable time, or if the response is a denial without proper explanation, the complaint process through the AG's office is your next step.

Cities in Garfield County

Enid is the county seat and the only qualifying city in Garfield County with its own dedicated records page.

Nearby Counties

Garfield County is located in north-central Oklahoma and borders six other counties. Each has its own sheriff, court clerk, and district court system. Use the links below to find records from neighboring jurisdictions.