The Comanche County Court Clerk's Office
Robert Morales serves as the Comanche County Court Clerk. The office records, files, and maintains District Court proceedings. It collects fines, fees, and forfeitures, provides staff to the District, Associate, and Special Judges, and keeps filing and disposition statistics. Under Oklahoma statutes, the Court Clerk guards the integrity of every District Court case on file.
The office works inside the Comanche County Courthouse in Lawton.
The county publishes the office profile and contact block on its Comanche County Court Clerk page.
That page names Robert Morales as Court Clerk and lays out the District Court records the office holds. It also lists the main phone line that routes callers to the right division.
Comanche County Court Clerk
Court Clerk: Robert Morales
315 SW 5th Street, Suite 504
Lawton, OK 73501
580-355-4017
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Three Comanche County Court Clerk Offices
The Court Clerk runs three offices in the courthouse, staffed by 21 deputies. Each office handles a different set of case types. Walking to the right room the first time speeds up any request.
The table below shows which counter holds which files.
| Office | Room | Cases Handled |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | Room 207 | Large and small civil claims, divorce and custody, paternity, probate, guardianship |
| Criminal | Suite 504 | Felony, misdemeanor, traffic, wildlife |
| Small Claims | Room 205 | Money judgments, replevin, forcible entry and detainer, protective orders, adoptions, juvenile |
The main number is 580-355-4017. Callers press 1 for criminal records and press 4 for marriage licensing.
What the Comanche County Court Clerk Handles
The Court Clerk is the record keeper for the District Court. The job runs far beyond storing paper. It touches money, staffing, and the day-to-day flow of cases through the building.
- Records, files, and maintains all District Court proceedings.
- Collects fines, fees, costs, and forfeitures tied to cases.
- Provides personnel to the District, Associate, and Special Judges.
- Maintains filing and disposition statistics for the court.
- Protects the integrity of District Court case files under state law.
Comanche County sits in Oklahoma's District 5, and the county reports seven judges on its judicial staff. The Court Clerk's deputies support those District, Associate, and Special Judges as cases move through hearings and trials.
One limit catches filers off guard. The Court Clerk will not print pleadings, motions, briefs, or other papers to a judge's office on a filer's behalf.
Note: Bring or e-file your own copies for the judge, since the Court Clerk does not print a filer's documents to chambers.
How to Request a Certified Copy
A certified copy carries the clerk's authentication and is required for many official uses. A plain copy works for reference but is not the same thing in court or at an agency.
The county explains the process on its Comanche County records request page.
That page points people to OSCN first to confirm the case number and document titles before they pay for copies.
- Look up the case on OSCN Docket Search and note the case number and document titles. Broader help with a Comanche County court records search lives on the court records page.
- Download or pick up the records request form from the county website.
- Complete the form with the case number, party names, document titles, and your contact details.
- For a mailed request, enclose a money order or cashier's check payable to Comanche County Court Clerk plus a self-addressed stamped envelope. Personal checks and cash are not accepted by mail.
- Submit in person at Suite 504 or mail it to the Court Clerk. Call 580-355-4017 for a page count and final cost before sending payment.
Comanche County Court Clerk Request Form Fields
The records request form asks for enough detail to pull the right file. Some fields are optional, but more detail means a faster match. Listing the document titles from the docket helps the clerk find the exact pages.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Case Number | Optional | Court case number from OSCN if known. |
| Approximate Year | Optional | Four-digit year, such as 2016. |
| Parties Names | Yes | Names of the people or parties in the case. |
| Also Known As | Optional | Alias names where they apply. |
| Title of Documents | Yes | Document titles taken from the docket. |
| Name, Phone, Address | Yes | Requestor contact and mailing details. |
| Number of Copies | Yes | How many copies are requested. |
| Certified? | Yes | Check yes or no for certified copies. |
Mailed requests go to the Court Clerk's Office, 315 SW 5th Street, Suite 504, Lawton, OK 73501.
Criminal Records From the Comanche County Court Clerk
Criminal record requests follow stricter rules than general copies. The Criminal Office asks for a written letter with the subject's full name, date of birth, Social Security number, offense date, and case number when known. A $10 search fee applies to each request, and copy fees are added on top. The county sets out these steps on its criminal records page.
Criminal copies run higher than the general rate. The first page costs $1.50, and each additional page costs $0.50.
One rule trips up many people. The Criminal Office does not take requests by email.
Note: Criminal record and background-check requests must come in by mail or in person, since the Comanche County Criminal Office does not accept them by email.
Comanche County Court Clerk Fees
The Court Clerk charges set fees for copies, searches, and filings. Copy rates are low, while case filings carry larger statutory amounts. The county keeps the full schedule online.
The filing-fee schedule is posted on the county's Comanche County filing fees page.
That schedule covers family, civil, small claims, garnishment, and service fees, along with the accepted ways to pay.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| General records copy | $1.00 first page; $0.50 each additional |
| Criminal record search | $10 |
| Criminal record copy | $1.50 first page; $0.50 each additional |
| Divorce decree mail request | $10 for search and certified copy |
| Divorce, annulment, or separation filing | $268.39 with attorney; $258.39 without |
| Civil case over $10,000 | $248.39 with attorney; $238.39 without, plus $10 per summons |
| Small claims $5,000 or less | $58 plus service |
| Sheriff service of process | $50 |
| Continuing garnishment | $122.89 |
Payment rules shift by channel. In-person filings take exact cash, a firm or business check, a credit or debit card with valid ID, a money order, or a cashier's check. Mailed filings take a business check, money order, or cashier's check. Personal checks are not accepted for filings.
Marriage Licenses at the Comanche County Court Clerk
Marriage licenses run through the Court Clerk, not the County Clerk. The Small Claims office in Room 205 handles applications and recording. Comanche County no longer performs courthouse marriages, so couples bring their own officiant and witnesses. The license fee is $50, reduced to $5 with proof of premarital counseling. The county outlines the steps on its marriage license page.
Both applicants must show current ID, and their names must match the application. Oklahoma law at 43 O.S. § 5 sets the rules for proving full legal name and age. After the ceremony, the signed license must be returned within 30 days to Room 205 for recording.
A short checklist keeps an application moving:
- Choose a wedding date and an officiant before applying.
- Line up two witnesses who are at least 18 years old.
- Bring current photo ID for both applicants.
- Allow at least 72 hours before issuance if either party is under legal age.
- Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for a mailed application.
E-Filing Through the Comanche County Court Clerk
Comanche County shifted to Oklahoma's statewide e-file system. Attorneys and state agencies file electronically at efile.oscn.net. The county notes that the tool is currently open to those filers, not the general public.
The e-filing details sit on the county's Comanche County e-filing page.
The same page links the e-file FAQ and the statewide help desk. Filers can reach support at eFilingSupport@oscn.net or 877-532-0114.
E-filing is not a public document search. Members of the public still read dockets and case detail on OSCN and then request copies from the Court Clerk.
The County Clerk Is a Separate Office
Comanche County splits its record duties between two elected offices. The Court Clerk keeps court cases. The County Clerk, Carrie Tubbs, keeps land and county records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats. Court and marriage files are not stored there.
For property and recording questions, the Comanche County County Clerk is the right office. Sending a deed question to the courthouse case counters only adds a delay.
Both offices share the same courthouse address on SW 5th Street in Lawton. The difference is the record, not the building. Case files, dockets, and certified court copies stay with the Court Clerk, while titles, liens, and recorded instruments stay with the County Clerk.