Arrest records are public documents in Norman, Oklahoma, pursuant to the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. §§ 24A.1-24A.31). This legislation establishes that government records, including those pertaining to arrests, must be accessible to the public unless specifically exempted by statute. The Oklahoma Open Records Act serves to promote transparency in governmental operations and accountability within law enforcement agencies and judicial proceedings throughout the state.
Members of the public may request and review arrest records maintained by the Norman Police Department and the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office. These records document interactions between law enforcement and individuals who have been taken into custody on suspicion of criminal activity. The public nature of these records enables citizens to monitor law enforcement activities and judicial processes within their community.
Certain exceptions to public disclosure may apply in cases involving ongoing investigations, juvenile records, or where disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy as defined in § 24A.7 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Law enforcement agencies in Norman are authorized to redact specific information from arrest records when required by state or federal law.
The City of Norman and Cleveland County maintain several official channels through which members of the public may access arrest records as of 2025. Individuals seeking arrest information have multiple options available to them, each with varying processing times and requirements.
In-person requests may be submitted at:
Norman Police Department
201 B West Gray Street
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 321-1600
Norman Police Department Official Website
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
128 S Peters Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 701-8888
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Official Website
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
For online access, the following methods are available:
Written requests may be submitted via mail to either agency listed above. Requests must include:
Pursuant to § 24A.5 of the Oklahoma Open Records Act, agencies must provide prompt, reasonable access to records during regular business hours. Requests may be subject to reasonable fees for document reproduction and staff time as permitted by statute.
Arrest records maintained by Norman law enforcement agencies typically contain comprehensive information about the arrest event and the individual taken into custody. These documents serve as official accounts of law enforcement actions and form part of the criminal justice documentation process.
Standard information included in Norman arrest records comprises:
Supplementary information may include:
In accordance with Oklahoma law, certain sensitive information may be redacted from public versions of arrest records, including Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and medical information protected under state or federal privacy statutes.
The State of Oklahoma provides legal mechanisms through which eligible individuals may petition for the expungement of arrest records maintained in Norman and throughout Cleveland County. Expungement proceedings are governed by 22 O.S. § 18 and § 19, which establish criteria for eligibility and procedures for record sealing.
Individuals may qualify for expungement under various circumstances, including:
The expungement process requires petitioners to:
Cleveland County District Court
200 S Peters Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 321-6402
Cleveland County Court Clerk Official Website
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Upon approval of an expungement petition, the court will issue an order directing all relevant agencies to seal the records from public view. Pursuant to 22 O.S. § 19, expunged records remain accessible to law enforcement agencies for official purposes but are removed from public access. Individuals granted expungements may legally state that the expunged arrest did not occur in most circumstances.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation maintains oversight of the expungement verification process and may assess fees for processing expungement orders as authorized by 22 O.S. § 19(D).