Search Murray County Public Records

Murray County public records are held at the courthouse in Sulphur and through the Oklahoma State Courts Network online. Court filings, land documents, and other official records are open under Oklahoma law. You can search many of them for free from home or request copies from the county clerk in person. This page covers the main sources for Murray County records and how to use each one.

Murray County Court Records

The Oklahoma State Courts Network, known as OSCN, provides free public access to Murray County court records. You can search by name or case number. The system covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in the Murray County District Court. You do not need an account or a fee to view docket information. Most active and recent cases are available online.

Case types in Murray County follow Oklahoma's standard prefix system. CF is for felony cases. CM covers misdemeanors. CJ is for civil filings. FD handles family law matters such as divorce and custody. PB covers probate. TR applies to traffic cases. These codes help when a name search returns several results and you need to sort out which case is the one you want.

The screenshot below shows the OSCN court search portal for Murray County.

Murray County's land records on OKCountyRecords.com are among the oldest in the state, with data starting in 1946.

The Murray County court docket search on OSCN gives free access to all district court cases. Type in a last name or case number and the results come up fast. Each result shows the party name, case type, filing date, and docket entries. Full document text is not always visible online, but the case number lets you order copies from the clerk. As an alternative, On Demand Court Records (ODCR) lets you purchase document images directly for many Oklahoma counties.

To get physical copies of case documents, contact the Murray County Clerk's office. The current county clerk is Jill Hall. The mailing address is P.O. Box 442, Sulphur, OK 73086. The phone number is (580) 622-3920. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. Copy fees in Oklahoma run $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per additional page. Certified copies carry a higher rate. Older or sealed cases may not be in OSCN, so call the clerk if a case does not appear.

Murray County Land Records

Murray County land records are available through the county clerk in Sulphur and through OKCountyRecords.com. The online portal holds records from September 1946, making this one of the oldest online land record collections in Oklahoma. The database contains over 693,666 document images and more than 250,737 recorded instruments. That is a deep archive for a county this size.

The collection includes warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgage documents, mortgage releases, oil and gas leases, mineral rights transfers, tax liens, easements, and plat maps. If you are tracing a chain of title, checking for liens, or researching property ownership in Murray County going back decades, this online database gives you a strong starting point. Searches are free, though some image downloads may require a fee.

For instruments that fall outside the online index, contact the Murray County Clerk's office directly. The office is at P.O. Box 442, Sulphur, OK 73086. The number is (580) 622-3920. Staff can search older records and provide copies on request. Call first to confirm fees and hours before making a trip.

Criminal History Records in Murray County

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation handles statewide criminal history records through CHIRP, the Criminal History Internet Research Portal. Find it at chirp.osbi.ok.gov. A name-based search costs $15.00 and covers records from all Oklahoma counties, including Murray County. Results come back quickly and show statewide criminal history data from the OSBI repository.

CHIRP is a good tool when you want to see an overall picture rather than just one county's court docket. Keep in mind that expunged records will not show up. Cases that were sealed or dismissed and expunged by court order are not included. For current case status in Murray County specifically, the OSCN docket search is the most direct resource.

Oklahoma Open Records Act

Oklahoma's Open Records Act is at Title 51 O.S. sections 24A.1 through 24A.33. This law gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by government agencies across the state. Murray County courts, offices, and agencies are covered by this law. You do not need a reason to make a request. No special form is required and you do not need to show any particular interest or standing.

Agencies are required to respond promptly. For most requests, that means the same day or within a few business days. Copy fees are capped at $0.25 per page for standard documents. Some records are exempt, such as active law enforcement investigative files, certain personnel records, and materials protected by other Oklahoma statutes. But the default under the law is that public records are accessible.

To make a request in Murray County, visit the office in person, call ahead, or send a written request by mail. A written request creates a paper trail that can be helpful if a response is slow. You do not need a form or template. A straightforward letter describing the records you want is enough to start the process.

If a request is denied, you have the right under the Open Records Act to appeal and seek review in district court.

Other Murray County Public Record Sources

The Oklahoma Secretary of State has a free business entity search at sos.ok.gov. Use it to look up companies registered in Murray County. Search by business name or registered agent. Results show entity status, filing date, and the registered address on file with the state.

Workers' compensation claims involving Murray County employers or claimants are searchable through the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission case portal. Driving records are available through the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety at pay.apps.ok.gov. A fee applies for motor vehicle record requests. Court fines for Murray County cases can be paid online through pay.oscn.net.

Cities in Murray County

Murray County's main city is Sulphur, the county seat. Other communities in the county include Davis and Dougherty. None of these cities currently exceed the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All public records requests and court filings for Murray County residents are handled at the Murray County Courthouse in Sulphur.

Nearby Counties

Murray County sits in south-central Oklahoma and shares borders with several neighboring counties. If your records search crosses county lines, check these counties as well.