Tulsa County Traffic Court Records
Tulsa County traffic court records are maintained at the Court Clerk's office at 500 South Denver Avenue in downtown Tulsa. Court Clerk Don Newberry oversees all traffic and criminal case records for the county. Tulsa County does not participate in the ODCR system, so online searches go exclusively through OSCN. You can search cases, check docket entries, and pay eligible fines through the OSCN network. For city citations issued by the Tulsa Police Department, those go to the Tulsa Municipal Court at 600 Civic Center, which is a separate system from the District Court.
Tulsa County Overview
Tulsa County Court Clerk - Criminal and Traffic
The Tulsa County Court Clerk's Criminal and Traffic Department handles all traffic case records filed in the county. Court Clerk Don Newberry oversees the department at 500 South Denver Ave., Room 200, Tulsa, OK 74103. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can reach the general line at 918-596-5420. For traffic-specific questions, that same number covers the criminal and traffic department. For divorce and family records call 918-596-5454, and for marriage records call 918-596-5478.
Tulsa County is the second most populated county in Oklahoma and covers the city of Tulsa along with Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Sand Springs, Owasso (partly), and other communities. The OHP, county sheriff, and Tulsa Police Department all generate traffic cases in this county. OHP and county sheriff citations go to District Court. Tulsa Police citations typically go to the Tulsa Municipal Court at 600 Civic Center, 2nd Floor. Knowing which agency wrote your ticket tells you which court has your case.
Tulsa County does not participate in ODCR. Online access to District Court traffic cases is exclusively through OSCN. This is different from most Oklahoma counties, so do not waste time searching ODCR for a Tulsa County case. The Tulsa County Court Clerk criminal and traffic page has detailed information about payment methods, bond posting, and case procedures.
The screenshot below is from courtclerk.tulsacounty.org, the official Tulsa County Court Clerk criminal and traffic page.
The Tulsa County Court Clerk criminal and traffic page covers payment options, bond posting, and procedures for traffic cases filed in Tulsa County District Court.
| Court Clerk | Don Newberry |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 South Denver Ave., Room 200, Tulsa, OK 74103 |
| Phone | 918-596-5420 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Online Search | oscn.net (ODCR not available) |
| Fine Payment | OSCN E-Payments (need ticket number) |
| Copy Fees | $1.00 first page, $0.50 each additional; $0.50 certification |
Search Tulsa County Traffic Court Records Online
OSCN at oscn.net is the only free online system for Tulsa County District Court traffic records. Search by party name or case number to find traffic filings. OSCN returns docket entries, hearing dates, and case status. Since Tulsa County does not use ODCR, skip that system entirely for this county. All online searches for Tulsa County District Court traffic cases go through OSCN.
To pay a traffic fine online for a Tulsa County District Court case, use the OSCN E-Payments portal. You need your ticket number to locate the case. The system accepts credit and debit cards. Tickets without a predetermined fine amount require you to appear in person before the Assistant District Attorney in Room 172 at 8:45 AM to 11:00 AM on the date listed on your ticket. Do not try to pay online for those cases since the system will not have a preset fine amount to process.
Payment plans are available through the Cost Administration Counter on the second floor of the courthouse. If you cannot pay the full amount, ask the clerk about this option. Bond posting for those in custody is available 24 hours a day at David L. Moss Correctional Center, 300 N. Denver, Tulsa. That facility accepts cash bonds only.
The screenshot below is from tulsacountycourt.org/public-records, which provides an overview of Tulsa County public records access.
Tulsa County public records include traffic, criminal, civil, and family cases. Online access is through OSCN only for this county.
Paying Tulsa County Traffic Fines
Tulsa County gives you three ways to pay a traffic fine at the District Court level. In person at the Court Clerk's office at 500 S. Denver Ave., Room 200, Tulsa, OK 74103. The office accepts cash, personal checks, cashier's checks, money orders, and credit cards. By mail, send a cashier's check made payable to Don Newberry Court Clerk to the same address. By phone or online through the OSCN E-Payments system at pay.oscn.net/epayments/find using your ticket number.
Copy fees are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Document certification is $0.50 per document. These fees apply to traffic case records at the District Court. If you need copies of records from the Tulsa Municipal Court, that office at 600 Civic Center charges differently: legal size pages are $0.25 each, and certified copies are $1.00 per page. CD or DVD copies from the municipal court are $1.00 each.
Note: If your ticket was written by a Tulsa Police Department officer for a violation within the city, you need the Tulsa Municipal Court, not the District Court. Municipal court records are separate and not in OSCN.
Traffic Violations and Points in Tulsa County
Tulsa County traffic court records track the Oklahoma point system. Speeding 11 to 25 mph over is 2 points. Going 26 to 40 mph over adds 3 points. Exceeding the limit by more than 41 mph or reckless driving carries 4 points. Reaching 10 or more points in five years can lead to suspension. Every Tulsa County conviction counts toward that total on your driving record.
Under 47 O.S. Section 11-806, construction zone fines are doubled. School zone violations carry enhanced penalties as well. Tulsa County has several active construction corridors, particularly on I-44, I-244, and US-169. Citations from those zones can carry significantly higher fines than a standard speeding ticket. The Court Clerk in Tulsa can confirm how a fine was assessed if you have questions about the amount on your case.
County Clerk Michael Willis maintains separate county records at 218 W. 6th St., 7th Floor, Tulsa, OK 74119, phone 918-596-5801. This is a different office from the Court Clerk and handles land and property records rather than court cases.
Cities in Tulsa County
Tulsa County includes several major cities. OHP and sheriff citations from state and county roads go to the Tulsa County District Court. City police citations for violations within each city's limits go to that city's municipal court.
Other communities in Tulsa County include Sand Springs, Owasso, Catoosa, Collinsville, and Glenpool. State and county road traffic cases from all of these areas go through the Tulsa County District Court in downtown Tulsa.
Nearby Counties
Tulsa County is surrounded by several northeastern Oklahoma counties. Check your citation to confirm which court has your case before you start searching through OSCN.