Oklahoma Public Criminal Records

By Ben Kingsley


The Oklahoma Criminal Records are made readily available to the public, upon request, because of the state's Open Records Act. It is the duty of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to maintain and provide the records to whoever wants to obtain them. The bureau maintains criminal records that it receives from local police departments and sheriff's offices.

There are two types of search method you can choose from at the bureau: you can do a name-based search for $15, or a fingerprint-based search for $19. Payment for the fees should be done only by money order or a check. The bureau determines what requirements should be included in submitting requests. If the requirements are not provided accordingly, a request will be rejected. In addition, there is no money-back policy even if the requested files are not located.

Criminal records are composed of sex offender records, driving records, arrest records, police reports, and others. Each record contains the name of the offender, the nature of the offenses, date and place where they were committed, physical attributes, and other vital pieces of information. Although the records are open to the public, the right to privacy of the offenders are still protected. The records can be used as a reference or as a legal document in a court hearing. However, it is prohibited to use them to defame, embarrass, blackmail, or damage the reputation of another person. There are corresponding penalties for whoever commits a violation against this rule.

Teens are in the stage of their lives where they are very curious about a lot of things. There are instances where they get too curious that they find themselves in some sort of trouble. Parents, of course, want to know if their children are safe or not. They can refer to criminal files to get an idea about the backgrounds of people that their children are connected with.

Criminal records are used often by employers and landlords to screen applicants. Employers want to hire people that do not have any encounters with the law so that they can preserve the safety and security of their business. Meanwhile, landlords want to spare themselves and their tenants the trouble that criminals may cause them. Applicants with criminal records will find it quite difficult to get a job or find an apartment. Fortunately, you may place a request to seal away the records from the public. The possibility of that from happening will depend greatly on the weight of the crime you are charged with.

To start a search, one must know at least the full name of the offender. Providing additional details is also helpful especially if the name of the offender is too common. Also, make sure that the details you are providing are accurate so that you will be given the correct records. There are various service providers that provide Free Public Criminal Records. With just computer and an Internet connection, results of your search will be displayed on your computer screen in just a matter of seconds.




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