Oklahoma County Inmate Records
Oklahoma County released inmate and detention records are handled by the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, which operates the largest county jail in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma County Detention Center in Oklahoma City processes more than 25,000 bookings per year and holds over 2,000 people on any given day. You can search for current inmates online 24 hours a day, call the facility, or submit a written records request through the Sheriff's Office for booking history and past custody information.
Oklahoma County Overview
Oklahoma County Detention Center
The Oklahoma County Detention Center is located at 201 N Shartel Avenue in Oklahoma City. It is the largest county jail in Oklahoma by population and one of the largest in the region. The facility houses pre-trial detainees waiting for their court dates as well as sentenced inmates serving shorter terms. Multiple housing units are used for different classification levels, and the jail provides medical, mental health, and program services on site.
The Sheriff's Office at 2101 NE 36th Street in Oklahoma City operates the detention center and oversees all inmate bookings, records, and releases. The Oklahoma City Police Department books arrestees here when they make arrests in the city. A Jail Blotter is maintained by the Records Unit and is updated monthly. It can be viewed online or obtained in person at the Records Unit. This blotter is a useful resource when looking for recent bookings from OKC arrests.
Visitation at the detention center requires advance registration. Video visitation options are available, which allows visits to be scheduled without coming to the facility. Commissary services, medical care, and inmate programs are all managed on site. The facility maintains a strong focus on classification to keep the large inmate population organized by risk level.
| Detention Center | 201 N Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office | 2101 NE 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 |
| Main Phone | (405) 713-1930 |
| Detention Center Website | oklahomacounty.org/detention-center |
| Inmate Search | oklahomacounty.org/inmate-search |
| Sheriff's Office | oklahomacounty.org/sheriff |
Oklahoma County Inmate Search Options
The official inmate search for Oklahoma County is at oklahomacounty.org/departments/detention-center/inmate-search. This tool is available 24 hours a day and lets you search by name, booking number, or Oklahoma DOC number. Each result shows the person's booking date, charges, bond amount, court dates if scheduled, current housing location within the facility, and release date when applicable. This is the most direct and current source for Oklahoma County inmate data.
The Oklahoma County detention system is well developed compared to smaller county jails in the state. Because the facility processes over 25,000 bookings a year, the online system is updated frequently and generally reflects current custody status within a short time of any change. If you cannot find someone through the online search, call the detention center at (405) 713-1930. Staff can often confirm custody status by name or booking number.
The Oklahoma VINE system covers Oklahoma County and allows you to register for free release notifications. Go to vinelink.vineapps.com or call 877-654-8463 to set up alerts. VINE will notify you by phone, text, or email any time there is a change in custody status for the person you are monitoring. This is especially useful for victims of crime or family members waiting on release information.
Oklahoma County Detention Center Resources
The Oklahoma County Detention Center official page gives an overview of the facility, including housing, programs, visitation scheduling, and inmate services available at the Oklahoma City jail.
The detention center site also links to online visitor registration and information about medical and mental health services provided to inmates.
The dedicated Oklahoma County inmate search portal lets you look up anyone currently in custody at the detention center by name, booking number, or DOC number.
Search results show charges, bond amounts, court dates, and housing location within the facility for each inmate found.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office page covers the broader law enforcement functions of the Sheriff's department, including civil process services, court security, the warrant squad, and community outreach programs.
The Sheriff's Office operates the detention center and coordinates with the Oklahoma City Police Department on bookings that originate from city arrests.
Court Records for Oklahoma County Cases
The Oklahoma County District Court handles all felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in the county. It is one of the busiest district courts in Oklahoma given the county's population. The court's records are available through OSCN, which gives free public access to case filings, docket entries, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. You can search by name, case number, or court type. OSCN covers Oklahoma County's District Court and updates regularly.
ODCR is another free tool that works alongside OSCN. It covers participating Oklahoma courts and allows online payment for certain case types. For Oklahoma County specifically, OSCN tends to be the most comprehensive source because of the court's high integration with the state system. If you are trying to connect a jail booking to a court outcome, run a search on both systems to make sure you have the full picture.
The Oklahoma County Courthouse handles all county-level civil and criminal matters. For court clerk questions, contact the Oklahoma County Court Clerk's office directly. Cases involving arrests by Oklahoma City police will typically be filed in the Oklahoma County District Court, though some municipal charges are handled by the Oklahoma City Municipal Court, which has its own separate system.
Records Requests and Open Records Act
Oklahoma County follows the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51, Sections 24A.1 through 24A.29. Under this law, law enforcement booking records are generally available to the public. This includes the person's full name, age, physical description, booking date, charges, and bond amount. These records can be requested in writing, in person, or in some cases by phone.
For people who are fully released from all supervision and are no longer under any form of correctional control, their records are classified as closed under Oklahoma law. That means the online DOC system won't show them, and detailed custodial records from the county may be restricted. However, basic booking history is often still available through a formal request to the Sheriff's Records Division.
To request records in writing, send your request to: Oklahoma County Sheriff, Attn: Jail Records, 2101 NE 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. Include the person's full name, date of birth, any known aliases, and the approximate period they were held. Large agencies like Oklahoma County receive many records requests, so being specific in your request helps get a faster response.
For a comprehensive statewide criminal history criminal history search, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) runs name-based searches through their CHIRP system for $15 and fingerprint-based searches for $19. Contact OSBI at (405) 848-6724 or visit 6600 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. The OSBI check pulls from records across all Oklahoma law enforcement agencies, not just Oklahoma County.
Note: Oklahoma County's Jail Blotter records police bookings made by OKC officers and is updated monthly. It can be viewed online or picked up in person at the Records Unit at the detention center.
Oklahoma DOC and Statewide Resources
When someone is convicted of a serious charge and receives a longer sentence, they may be transferred from the Oklahoma County Detention Center to a state prison under Oklahoma Department of Corrections jurisdiction. At that point, their record appears in the Oklahoma DOC offender lookup rather than the county system. The DOC system is free and searchable by name, DOC number, date of birth, or aliases. It shows active inmates only.
For released inmates no longer in DOC custody, contact the department directly. DOC's main number is 405-425-2500. The mailing address for closed records requests is P.O. Box 11400, Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0400. DOC also operates a separate phone line at 405-425-2578 for certain inquiries. Keep in mind that once someone is released from state custody and is not on parole or probation, their record is classified as closed under Oklahoma law.
Oklahoma County is also home to the Oklahoma City Police Department's booking operations. OCPD uses the county detention center as the primary booking facility for city arrests. This means the inmate roster includes people booked by both the Sheriff's Office and city police. If you're looking for someone arrested by OKC police, the county detention center's inmate search is still the right starting point.
Cities in Oklahoma County
Oklahoma County includes some of the largest cities in the state. All county criminal cases are handled by the Oklahoma County District Court in Oklahoma City.
Other communities in Oklahoma County include Del City, Yukon (partial), Nichols Hills, Choctaw, Luther, Harrah, Jones, and Arcadia. These cities use the Oklahoma County District Court and the Oklahoma County Detention Center for county-level bookings.
Nearby Counties
Oklahoma County borders several counties in central Oklahoma. If someone may have been booked in a neighboring jurisdiction, check the pages below.