FAQs • Cleveland County Sheriffs Office, OK • CivicEngage

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Sheriff's Department

1. How do I know if a property is scheduled for a Sheriff's Sale?: Watch for the listing in the legal ads in the Norman Transcript and Journal Record. Watch for the listing at the Sheriff's website.

2. What do I need to do to get fingerprinted?: Self Defense Act and other fingerprinting will be restricted to appointment only indefinitely. Upon entering the jail lobby for an appointment, customers will have temperature taken and other COVID-19 precautions are required. Detention staff conducting fingerprints and paperwork will wear appropriate PPE including masks and gloves. All surfaces will be sanitized after each use. Applications are accepted Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. only at the Cleveland County Detention Center, (Cleveland County Jail) 2550 West Franklin Road, Norman, OK 73069. Call Suzanne Meadows at 405-701-7743 to schedule an appointment and for more information on COVID-19 requirements.

3. How do I apply for a handgun license (formerly known as a concealed carry license)?: Licensing information is available at the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the Cleveland County Sheriff Office.

4. What is the District Attorney's telephone number?: The telephone number for the District Attorney's office is 405-321-8268.

5. How do I get a vehicle released from impound?: Contact the towing company directly, not the Sheriff's Office.

7. How do I file a Victims Protective Order?: You must go to the Court Clerk’s Office at 200 South Peters Ave, Norman, OK 73069 and complete the paperwork as directed by their staff.

8. How do I evict someone from my property?: If rent is behind, you must issue a 5-day notice of eviction. If rent is not behind you must issue a 30-day notice of eviction. After the designated time has elapsed, you must file a Forcible Entry and Detainer at the Small Claims Office of the Court Clerk at 200 South Peters Ave, Norman, OK 73069. If you have further questions please contact the Metropolitan Fair Housing Office at 405-232-3247.

9. Who do I contact to find out my rights as a renter?: Call the Metropolitan Fair Housing Office at 405-232-3247.