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Cleveland County Court Information

There are multiple courts in Cleveland County, although the main one is the Cleveland County Courthouse, where cases are heard for the Cleveland County District Court.

The first county courthouse was located at the intersection of Ponca Avenue and Gray Street, and the county rented it in 1893. It burned down in 1904, and a second courthouse was completed in 1906. The third and current courthouse was built in 1939, but the old courthouse was not demolished until the early 1940s.

The current courthouse was added onto in 1979-1980 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Locations

Cleveland County Courthouse
201 S. Jones Ave.
Norman, OK 73069
405-321-6402

United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
200 NW 4th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-609-5000

Norman Municipal Court
321 N. Webster Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-5325

Moore Municipal Court
Municipal Court
101 E. Main Street
Moore, OK 73160
405-793-5040

District Court Clerk

The District Court Clerk is also an elected official who has the responsibility of maintaining Cleveland County District Court records. The Court Clerk also manages court calendars for judges and collects all fines and fees that result from court decisions. In addition, the Court Clerk’s office provides passport services and marriage licenses.

Marilyn Williams
District Court Clerk
200 S. Peters Ave.
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 321-6402

County Clerk

The County Clerk is an elected position for the county. The County Clerk is the custodian of many county records, including all land and property records, in addition to managing the payroll for county employees. The County Clerk also functions as the Registrar of Deeds and as the Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners.

Pam Howlett
Cleveland County Clerk
201 S. Jones, Suite 210
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-0240

United States District Court

Cleveland County is part of the Western District of Oklahoma for the United States District Court. Cleveland County is part of the Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Chickasha, Pauls Valley, and Shawnee Division. Other counties served by this division include Canadian, Blaine, Garvin, Kingfisher, Grady, Lincoln, McClain, Logan, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie.

Timothy D. DeGiusti is the Chief United States District Judge of the Western District of Oklahoma. Joan Kane is the Clerk of Court for the Western District.

County District Court

The District Courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction for Oklahoma. There are 77 judicial districts in Oklahoma, with Cleveland County being the 21st District. District Court judges are usually elected and hear both criminal and civil cases.

Municipal Court

Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction within their own city limits.These courts can hear cases involving misdemeanor traffic and criminal violations. The maximum penalty in a municipal court is a $750 fine and/or 60 days in jail.

Civil Court

The Civil Division handles cases that involve a dispute between parties over obligations, rights, property, or injury. Non-criminal cases other than family, juvenile, and probate cases are heard in Civil Court. This court hears cases involving more than $10,000 in a civil action. Small Claims, also part of the Civil Divisions, handles cases that involve up to $10,000.

Criminal Court

Criminal Court hears cases involving criminal felonies, criminal misdemeanors, and wildlife offenses. This court also issues search warrants and hears cases involving traffic offenses issued by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Cleveland County Sheriff.

Family Court

The Family Court hears cases involving dissolution of marriage, annulments, paternity, marital property, child support, and custody and visitation. Family Court also handles matters that relate to domestic violence’s, such as protective orders.

Probate Court

Probate Court handles cases involving wills, probate of estates, adoptions, guardianship, and mental health. This includes conservatorships for incapacitated adults. Disputes about powers of attorney, wills, and trusts are also heard in Probate Court.

Juvenile Court

Juvenile Court handles the two types of cases that involve minor children. Cases involving the neglect or abuse of a minor are heard in Juvenile Court, as are Juvenile Delinquency cases that involve criminal offenses committed by minors.

Veterans Court

The Veterans Treatment Court is designed to help veterans who have been charged with criminal offenses and struggle with substance abuse and/or mental health issues. This court is modeled after specialty drug courts, offering resources to help veterans restore their lives.

Special Judges

Special Judges in Oklahoma are appointed by district judges. Ideally, they are licensed, practicing lawyers, but non-lawyers may be appointed to the positions. These judges can only handle civil cases up to $10,000, and the only felony cases they can hear are DUIs.