Tulsa County Released Inmates
Tulsa County released inmate records are kept by the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As the second-largest county in the state, Tulsa County processes over 25,000 jail bookings annually. The county operates the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center, a major detention facility. Searching for current inmates can be done online. Records for released or discharged inmates require a formal request under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, since that category of data is a closed record in Oklahoma.
Tulsa County Overview
Tulsa County Jail and Sheriff's Office
The Tulsa County Jail operates out of the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center at 300 North Denver Ave in Tulsa. This is the main booking and holding facility for the county. Booking and release happen around the clock, 24 hours a day. The facility is one of the largest jail operations in the state given the volume of people it processes each year.
The Sheriff's Office also operates a special care facility at 9100 E. 6th Street in Tulsa. This second location handles specific inmate populations with different needs. The main office runs a GPS and GIS unit as part of its operations, which tracks supervision and monitoring of individuals as part of the jail system.
The Tulsa County Sheriff's main website at tcso.tulsacounty.org/sheriff/ is the primary online hub. It covers inmate search, warrant information, sex offender registry, records request procedures, and jail operations details. The inmate search at tcso.tulsacounty.org/sheriff/inmate-search/ is the direct tool for checking current bookings. The jail information page at tcso.tulsacounty.org/sheriff/the-jail/ explains visitation, mail policies, inmate services, and commissary programs. Call (918) 596-8900 for the jail. The Records Division is at (918) 596-5601.
| Main Facility | David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 North Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 |
| Special Care Facility | 9100 E. 6th Street, Tulsa, OK |
| Jail Phone | (918) 596-8900 |
| Records Division | (918) 596-5601 |
| Inmate Search | tcso.tulsacounty.org/sheriff/inmate-search/ |
| Sheriff Website | tcso.tulsacounty.org/sheriff/ |
How to Search Tulsa County Inmate Records
Tulsa County offers several ways to access inmate information. Start online, then move to phone or VINE if you need more detail.
The inmate search at tcso.tulsacounty.org/sheriff/inmate-search/ is the main tool for finding people currently in Tulsa County custody. The system shows inmates sorted by booking date and provides a name filter. Each record shows booking information in detail. The VINE system is also integrated with the Tulsa County facility, so you can track custody changes from there as well.
The Oklahoma VINE system is a parallel track. Call 877-654-8463 or use vinelink.vineapps.com to search by name or register for release alerts. VINE covers Tulsa County along with all other Oklahoma county jails. If someone has been transferred from Tulsa County Jail to another facility or released, VINE will reflect that. This is especially useful for family members or victims who need to know when someone is discharged.
For the Oklahoma Department of Corrections side of things, use the DOC offender lookup at okoffender.doc.ok.gov. Many people booked in Tulsa County go on to serve time in state prisons. The DOC system shows current state inmates. For released state inmates, a formal closed records request to the DOC at P.O. Box 11400, Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0400 (phone: 405-425-2500) is the process.
Tulsa County District Court records are searchable through the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN). OSCN is free and lets you search by name or case number. You can see criminal filings, charges, plea deals, sentences, and probation orders. Given the high volume of cases in Tulsa County, OSCN is one of the most complete tools for reviewing someone's full legal history in the county. ODCR is a supplemental option for participating courts.
Note: The Tulsa County inmate search shows only people currently in custody at the county facility. For released inmate records, submit an Open Records Request to the Records Division at (918) 596-5601 or mail a written request to the jail address.
Tulsa County Open Records Requests
Tulsa County has a formal process for Open Records Requests through the Sheriff's Office. This is the path for getting jail blotters, booking reports, and release reports on specific individuals. The Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51 Section 24A.1 through 24A.29, governs all such requests. Law enforcement records, including booking data, are available under Section 24A.8. Released inmate records, however, fall under the closed records exception.
To request inmate records from Tulsa County, you can submit your request through an online form, email, or mail. You can also go to the Records Division in person. Include specific information in your request: names, dates, or booking numbers. The more specific you are, the faster staff can locate what you need. Copies cost $0.25 per page for standard records. Processing time runs up to 10 business days per the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
Send written requests to the Records Division at:
| Recipient | Tulsa County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Records Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 North Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 |
| Records Phone | (918) 596-5601 |
| Main Phone | (918) 596-8900 |
The Tulsa Municipal Court at cityoftulsa.org/government/municipal-court/ handles city-level misdemeanor and traffic cases separately from the county court. If the person you are researching was processed through the city system rather than the county, the Municipal Court is the right place to check.
Full Criminal criminal history searchs in Tulsa County
For a complete criminal history check on someone in Tulsa County, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) provides statewide criminal history records. OSBI is at 6600 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, phone (405) 848-6724. A name-based criminal history search costs $15. A fingerprint-based search runs $19. OSBI searches pull from records across all 77 Oklahoma counties and state facilities, making them more complete than a county-level check alone.
The OSBI Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP) handles online submissions. This is the best option when you need documentation of someone's full record rather than just checking whether they are in jail right now. The data covers convictions, deferred sentences, and certain arrest records, depending on what was submitted by law enforcement agencies statewide.
For people with federal charges, cases in Tulsa that go through the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma are a separate search. Federal records are not covered by OSBI or the county jail system. Check federal court records through PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov for those cases.
Note: An OSBI name search gives a broad overview but is not necessarily complete. Fingerprint-based searches through OSBI are more accurate since they match on biometric data rather than name spelling variations.
Cities in Tulsa County
Tulsa County is home to the second-largest city in Oklahoma and several major suburbs. All bookings for people arrested in these communities go through the Tulsa County Sheriff or the individual city police departments, with county-level detention at David L. Moss.
Other communities in Tulsa County include Collinsville, Glenpool, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, and Skiatook. All county-level bookings from these areas go through the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center.
Nearby Counties
Tulsa County is surrounded by these counties in northeastern Oklahoma. Each runs its own jail and inmate records system.