Nowata County Criminal Law Guide

Nowata County Courthouse Overview

Nowata County is a small county in Northeastern Oklahoma located just off highway 169, north of Tulsa. Nowata County is located along the Kansas Oklahoma border. Nowata County is part of the 11th Judicial District which includes Washington County and Bartlesville. The Nowata County seat is the town of Nowata. The courthouse is typically empty when court is not in session and the people that work at the courthouse are friendly and helpful.

Nowata County Courthouse

The Nowata County Courthouse is located at 229 N Maple Street in Nowata, OK 74048. The courthouse is very old and outdated. Parking is rarely a problem and on most days the courthouse is fairly empty. The Nowata County jail is located right next to the Nowata County Courthouse

Nowata County Criminal Judges and Dockets

Nowata County has a District Judge, Linda Thomas and an Associate District Judge Carl Gibson. District Judge Thomas presides over court mainly in the Washington County, visiting Nowata County a few days a month and during jury trials. While the Associate Judge Gibson has an office in the Nowata County Courthouse generally stays in Nowata County.

Nowata County Judges Office Phone Numbers

• Judge Linda Thomas- 918 337-2870
• Judge Carl Gibson- 918 273-0808

Arraignments

Nowata County has a "Daily Docket" that is called everyday at 9:00 am. Initial appearances (Also called Arraignments). Judge Gibson presides over the "Daily Docket" that includes initial appearances/arraignmnets. At the initial appearance Judge Gibson will set a bond, if one has not otherwise been set. At the arraignmnet the judge will inform the defendant what they are charged with and schedule the next hearing.

Preliminary Hearings

In Nowata County the preliminary hearings are scheduled at the initial appearance/arraignment.

Jury Trials

Like many of the counties in Oklahoma, Nowata does not have jury trials year around. Several times a year Nowata will have a "jury term". Typically during the "jury term" most of the other court business is not conducted. Jury trials are typically held for a two to three weeks period during the jury term.

Nowata County District Attorney

The elected District Attorney for Nowata County is Kevin Buchanan and he has an office in Bartlesville where he is also the elected district attorney of Washington County. Mr. Buchanan comes to Nowata County, but mainly he is in Washington County. Thge Assistant District Attorney that handles Nowata County is James Pfeffer and his number is (918) 273-3167 and the fax number to the Nowata County District Attorney's Office is (918) 273-2202

Nowata County Court Clerk

The Nowata County court clerk's office is open from 8am until 4:30 pm. 918 273-0127 and the fax number is 918 273-2207

Nowata County Court Reporter

Lisa Ward- Address 229 N Maple, Suite 7 Nowata, OK 74048 918 244-9272.

Nowata County Bail Bondsman

Nowata is close enough to Tulsa, that you can simply hire a bail bondsman out of Tulsa. I highly recomend Angel Alameda with Alameda Bail Bonds. I have know Angel since highschool and he really takes good care of my clients. I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANY BOND ANGEL HAS POSTED. Not to mention Angel has very good rates, some of the best in town.

Legal Information Useful at the Beginning of the Oklahoma Criminal Process

Read this Before Hiring an Oklahoma Criminal Lawyer
Read this Before Hiring an Oklahoma Bondsman
What to do if you have a Warrant for Your Arrest in Oklahoma
10 Things Everyone Suspected of a Crime Should Know
10 Ways the Police Can Legally lie to You
Why it is important to exercise your right to remain silent.

Understanding how the Oklahoma Criminal Justice System works before Conviction

Explanation of the Oklahoma State Felony Process
Oklahoma State Misdemeanor Process in Tulsa County
Learn How Good Criminal Lawyers Analyze Cases.
Probable Cause-The Key to Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Tulsa County Criminal Law Guide
Rogers County Criminal Law Guide
Tulsa Municipal Court (City Court)
Oklahoma Criminal Law Guide
Overview of the Federal Criminal Justice System
Federal Criminal Law compared to Oklahoma State Court.