Departments

Small Claims – Nicky Lacy

Small claims suits may be brought for amounts in controversy not exceeding $6000.
Forms to initiate a small claims action are available in the court clerk's office or on line
Filing fees must be paid at the time of filing.
Small claims cases are set for hearing approximately 30 days after filing.

Civil – Donnetta Gibbs

Suits for the recovery of real or personal property and/or money and other civil action.
Filing fees must be paid at the time of filing.
There are limited forms available in the civil division.

Domestic Issues

Requirements for filing an uncontested (waiver) divorce: 3-Petitions, 3-Entry of Appearance and Waiver, 3-Decrees of Dissolution of Marriage.
There are no forms available in the family relations division. These forms may be obtained from an attorney or other public sources within Wagoner County.
Waivers must have been signed, acknowledged, and filed at least one (1) day after filing the Petition.
License to perform Marriage Ceremonies
By law, those performing marriage ceremonies in the State of Oklahoma must record their credentials with the Court Clerk's Office. Ministers who live outside Oklahoma who desire to perform a marriage ceremony in our State also must file their credentials with the Court Clerk prior to conducting the service.

Note for Filing

Filing fees must be paid at the time of filing.

Probate -

Probate of estate forms are filed in the court clerk's office.
Judicial determination of death forms are filed in the court clerk's office.
Guardianship of a person who is incompetent or for a minor child are considered confidential. Only the attorneys of record, the guardian, or the ward may review the file without a court order.
Adoptions are confidential and require a court order to access, except for adoption records that have not been finalized which may be reviewed by the attorney for the Petitioners. No Information is given over the telephone. Once a Final Decree has been filed, records may not be accessed without a court order.
All mental health records are confidential. A court order is required to access mental health records.

Criminal and Traffic – Kimberly Weese Department Head

Posting of bonds Court Clerk’s office, 307 E. Cherokee at the Wagoner County Courthouse.
Cash only is accepted for cash bonds.
For bond & Jail information, please call Wagoner County Sheriff’s Department at
918-485-3124.

Information Not Legal Advice.
This web site has been prepared for general information purposes only.
The information on this web site is not legal advice. Legal advice is dependent upon the specific circumstances of each situation

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