Find Released Inmates in Craig County
Craig County released inmate records and current booking information are available through the Craig County Sheriff's Office in Vinita. The jail sits inside the Craig County Courthouse at 210 W. Delaware Avenue and holds both men and women. The online inmate search at craigcountyso.com updates every hour and is the fastest way to check on someone currently in custody. This page covers all search methods along with what records are public and how the Oklahoma Open Records Act applies to Craig County bookings.
Craig County Overview
Craig County Sheriff's Office and Justice Center
The Craig County Sheriff's Office operates the jail inside the Craig County Courthouse at 210 W. Delaware Ave in Vinita. This is the only county jail in Craig County, and it handles all bookings for the area. The facility has capacity for 120 inmates and processes both male and female detainees. The administrator is Frank Veach. The jail opened in 1907 and serves Vinita, Big Cabin, Bluejacket, Centralia, and other communities in the county.
The average daily population runs around 130 inmates. Weekly turnover is about 55 percent, meaning a significant number of people cycle through in a short time. That makes up-to-date search tools important when you need current information. The hourly roster updates on the Sheriff's website reflect this activity level well.
| Facility | Craig County Justice Center Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 West Delaware Ave., Vinita, OK 74301 |
| Jail Phone | 918-256-3150 |
| Sheriff Phone | 918-256-6466 (Option 3 for Jail) |
| Fax | 918-256-7351 |
| Website | craigcountyso.com |
How to Search Craig County Inmate Records
The best starting point for Craig County inmate searches is the official online portal. The Craig County Sheriff's Office inmate search at craigcountyso.com/inmate-search.php lists current inmates by booking date. Type a name in the search field to filter results. Each entry shows charges, booking details, and links for more information. The roster updates every hour, so it reflects close to real-time status.
The craigcountyjail.org site also provides roster access. Use accurate spellings when searching. Enter correct first and last names, or use a booking number if you have it. Partial or misspelled names may return no results even if the person is in custody.
For phone inquiries, call the jail directly at 918-256-3150. This line is available 24 hours a day. If you need the Sheriff's Office directly, call 918-256-6466 and press Option 3 for jail questions. Phone is the best route when you are asking about someone no longer in custody or when the online search doesn't give a clear answer.
| Written Request Address |
Craig County Sheriff Attn: Jail Records 210 West Delaware Ave. Vinita, OK 74301 |
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The Craig County Sheriff's Office inmate search page lists all current inmates at the Craig County Justice Center, sorted by booking date with charges and details included.
The system updates hourly and includes inmate links, charges, and booking information for the facility in Vinita.
Craig County Booking Record Contents
Booking records in Craig County include all information that Oklahoma law requires to be made public under Title 51, Section 24A.8. The standard public record shows the booked person's full name, age, physical description, the date and time they were booked, the charges against them, and the bond amount set. The online roster at the Sheriff's website also includes booking numbers and links to detailed profiles for each inmate.
Craig County records also typically show the housing assignment within the facility, scheduled court dates, and case numbers tied to the charges. The Craig County jail includes the VINE integration, so you can also check custody status through that system. VINE is noted directly on the Sheriff's inmate search page with the toll-free number 877-654-8463.
Note: Records about people who have been released and are no longer under supervision become closed under the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
The Prison Roster page for Craig County Jail confirms the facility details and provides additional context about the jail's operation in Vinita.
The Craig County Jail is the only county detention facility serving Craig County, processing bookings for both male and female detainees.
VINE Notification System in Craig County
VINE is integrated with the Craig County jail system and is referenced directly on the Sheriff's website. The service lets victims, family members, and others register to get automatic notifications when an inmate's status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and other custody changes.
Search Craig County through vinelink.vineapps.com or call 877-654-8463 toll-free. Registration is free. You pick how to receive alerts: phone, text, or email. VINE runs around the clock and is a reliable backup when the online roster doesn't show someone's current status. You can also use the national VINELink site at vinelink.com to search across facilities in multiple states.
Oklahoma Open Records Act
The Oklahoma Open Records Act at Title 51, Sections 24A.1 through 24A.29 governs what Craig County must release. Section 24A.8 covers law enforcement records and lists what must be made available: name, age, physical description, booking information, charges, and bond amount. These are public and available to anyone who requests them for people currently in custody.
For people fully released and no longer under any supervision, the records become closed. This is a stated exception in the Act. The Sheriff's Office must respond to open records requests during business hours and can charge reasonable reproduction fees. If you believe your request was improperly denied, the state Attorney General's office offers guidance.
Oklahoma DOC Statewide Offender Search
If someone arrested in Craig County was later sentenced to a state prison, you can search for them through the Oklahoma Department of Corrections at okoffender.doc.ok.gov. The DOC search covers people currently in state custody. Search by name, DOC number, date of birth, or aliases.
Released state inmates are covered by the same closed records rule. Requests for their records go to DOC at P.O. Box 11400, Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0400, phone 405-425-2500. criminal history searchs through the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation cost $15 for a name search and $19 for fingerprint-based results. The OSBI is at 6600 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, and can be reached at (405) 848-6724.
Court Records: OSCN and ODCR
Craig County criminal cases are filed in district court and searchable through the Oklahoma State Courts Network at oscn.net. This free system shows party names, charges, docket entries, and case outcomes. Search by name or case number to trace the court side of a Craig County arrest.
The On Demand Court Records system at odcr.com is an alternative for participating courts. It allows searches by multiple criteria including filing date and case type. Both tools are useful for seeing what happened after a booking: whether charges were filed, how they resolved, and what the court ordered.
Cities in Craig County
Craig County includes Vinita as the county seat along with smaller communities. All county arrests are processed through the Craig County Justice Center in Vinita.
Communities served include Vinita, Big Cabin, Bluejacket, Centralia, Chouteau, Ketchum, Langley, Mazie, and White Oak. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold for their own page on this site. All bookings go through the Craig County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Craig County. Each maintains its own inmate records and detention facility.