Garfield County Traffic Court Records
Garfield County traffic court records are on file at the District Court Clerk's office in Enid. The clerk maintains records for all traffic cases filed in the county, including those from OHP stops and sheriff citations on state and county roads. You can search cases free online through OSCN or ODCR, submit records requests by mail or email, or visit the courthouse in person. This page covers the specific contacts, hours, fees, and search tools you need for Garfield County.
Garfield County Overview
Garfield County District Court Clerk
The Garfield County Court Clerk's office is on the second floor of the Garfield County Courthouse at 114 West Broadway Ave. in Enid. The mailing address is the same. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office stays open during the lunch hour, but is closed on state holidays. You can reach the clerk by phone at (580) 237-0232. For email records requests, send your inquiry to garfieldrequests@oscn.net. The office handles in-person visits, mail requests, and email inquiries for traffic court records.
Garfield County is one of the larger counties in northwestern Oklahoma with Enid as its population center. US-412, US-64, and US-81 all pass through the county and are regularly patrolled by OHP. Traffic stops on those routes result in District Court filings in Enid. All those cases are entered into OSCN and ODCR under Court Code 024 and are searchable through the free state systems. The clerk's office also has access to older records that may not appear in online databases. For records over 10 years old, note that they are stored off-site and will take longer to retrieve.
The official Garfield County Court Clerk website at courtclerk.garfieldok.com has contact information, office details, and information on how to submit records requests.
| Court | Garfield County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 West Broadway Ave., 2nd Floor, Enid, OK 73701 |
| Phone | (580) 237-0232 |
| garfieldrequests@oscn.net | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (open during lunch) |
| ODCR Court Code | 024 |
Searching Traffic Court Records in Garfield County
The free OSCN docket search at oscn.net is the primary tool for finding Garfield County traffic court records online. Enter the name on the citation or use your case number. Filter by Garfield County to narrow results. OSCN shows party names, case type, docket entries, hearing dates, and current case status. Most District Court traffic cases appear in the system within a few days of being filed.
The ODCR system is another free option using Court Code 024 for Garfield County. ODCR and OSCN cover similar data. Using both is a good idea when you are not finding a case right away. For fine payments, go to the OSCN E-Payments portal and enter your case number to pay online. Garfield County cases are eligible for online payment through this system.
The Garfield County Court Clerk website is shown below. This image is sourced from courtclerk.garfieldok.com.
The clerk's official site at courtclerk.garfieldok.com provides contact details, hours, and information on how to request copies of traffic court records in Garfield County.
An additional records index for Garfield County is shown below, sourced from okcountyrecords.com.
The county records portal at okcountyrecords.com provides a broader public record index for Garfield County and can help cross-check traffic case information.
Copy Fees for Garfield County Records
The Garfield County Court Clerk charges a specific fee schedule for copies of court records. The first page of any document costs $1.00. Each page after the first costs $0.50. Certification of a document adds another $0.50. These fees apply to traffic court records as well as other case types. If you are ordering multiple documents or a full case file, the costs can add up depending on the length of the file.
Records stored off-site take longer to retrieve. Garfield County keeps older documents at an off-site location, and requests for those records may take additional time to process. If you need records older than 10 years, contact the clerk by phone or email to ask about the timeline. Send email requests to garfieldrequests@oscn.net with your case details, name, and what specific documents you need. The clerk's office will let you know the cost and expected turnaround.
Note: Online searches through OSCN and ODCR are free. Copy fees only apply when you request physical documents from the clerk's office.
Traffic Violations and Oklahoma Point System
Garfield County traffic court records reflect convictions that feed into Oklahoma's statewide point system. Speeding 11 to 25 mph over the limit earns 2 points. Going 26 to 40 mph over adds 3. Exceeding the limit by 41 or more mph or being convicted of reckless driving adds 4 points. Accumulate 10 points within five years and the state can suspend your license. Convictions in Garfield County count the same as any other county in the state.
US-412 is a high-speed route through Garfield County and sees consistent OHP enforcement. Stops on this highway and other state routes result in District Court cases. Construction zone violations on these roads carry doubled fines under 47 O.S. Section 11-806. The Enid area also has school zones where enhanced fines apply during school hours. These cases all go through the Garfield County District Court in Enid.
Cities in Garfield County
Enid is the largest city in Garfield County and the county seat. Traffic citations within Enid city limits may go through the Enid Municipal Court rather than the District Court. Check your citation to see which court is named.
Other communities in Garfield County include Waukomis, Drummond, Covington, and Breckinridge. All state and county road traffic cases in those areas go through the District Court in Enid.
Nearby Counties
Garfield County borders several northcentral Oklahoma counties. Check your citation for the correct county if you are unsure where to file or search.