Oklahoma County Jail

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If you need to start an inmate search right now for Oklahoma County Jail Information, you can visit the official portal at https://oklahomacountyokjail.org/. This site is a key place for inmate look-ups. It can help you find who is in jail. It also has other facts you might need. Check their site for the most new data.

Oklahoma County Detention Center: General Information & Contact

The main jail for the area is the Oklahoma County Detention Center. It is key to know where it is and how to call. This helps if you need to reach out. Or if you plan to go there for some cause.

Facility Details

• Official Name: Oklahoma County Detention Center

• Physical Address: 201 N Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

  • This is where the jail is. Use this for mail that must go right to the jail. Such as legal mail.

• General Phone Numbers:

  • (405) 713-1930

  • (405) 907-1930

  • It is good to try both if one does not work. Phone lines can be busy.

• Operating Hours: The jail runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means staff are there all the time.

• Official Website: You can find more data at https://www.okcountydc.net/. This site has news and rules. It is the best source for up to date facts.

Management and Mission

The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority runs the jail. This group is also known as the Jail Trust. Brandi Garner is the Chief Executive Officer. Tony Towery is the Chief Operating Officer. They work to make the jail safe. They aim for a place that is open and fair. Their goal is to change the jail for the good. This means they want to be skilled in their jobs. They want to be clear in what they do. And they want to act in a right way. They work hard to build a safe place. They want to treat all with care. This is part of their push for good change in the justice field.

Oklahoma County Inmate Search (Jail Roster)

To find out if some one is in the Oklahoma County Detention Center, you must use their search tool. This tool is online. It is made to help the public. It keeps a list of who is in jail right now.

Using the Jail Tracker

The main way to search is with "Jail Tracker." This is an online list.

• Direct Link to Jail Tracker: https://jtportal.okcountydc.net/RDWeb/Pages/en-US/Default.aspx

  • Use this link to go right to the search page. You can type in a name. It will show if that person is in the jail. It may give other facts too. Like charge data.

• Information Available: The search shows who is now in the jail. It aims to be up to date. But there can be short lags in data.

• Jail Tracker Help: If Jail Tracker does not work right, you can get help.

  • Helpdesk Phone: (405) 713-7359

  • Helpdesk Email: helpdesk@okcountydc.net

  • Reach out if you have screen errors. Or if you can't find what you need. They can help fix the tool or guide you.

VINE for Victim Notification

There is one more tool for victims of crime. It is called VINE. This means Victim Information and Notification Everyday.

• VINE Website: https://vinelink.com/

  • This site lets victims sign up. They can get news on an inmate. Such as if they move or get out.

• VINE Toll-Free Number: 1-866-277-7477

  • You can call this line for help or to sign up.

• Purpose of VINE: VINE gives news on jail stays. It also shares facts on court case steps. It helps keep victims safe and told. This is a free plan. It works all day, each day.

Inmate Communication

It is key to know how to talk with some one in jail. The Oklahoma County Detention Center has rules for this. They use new ways for mail. They also have phone and video plans. These rules help keep the jail safe. They also let folks in jail talk with loved ones.

Mail Services: Sending Letters and Photos

The jail changed its mail plan on November 1, 2023. Most mail is now digital. This means your mail gets scanned. The person in jail then sees it on a screen.

• Address for General Personal Mail (to be scanned):

  • Inmate Name

  • Booking Number (This is very key. It makes sure the mail gets to the right one.)

  • Oklahoma County Detention Center

  • PO BOX 591

  • Longview, Texas 75606

• Mail Rules:

  • Your mail can be no more than 5 pages long.

  • They will only scan the front side of each page. Do not write on the back.

  • You can send only 1 photo with each mail piece. If you send more, all mail will be sent back.

  • The paper size must be near 8.5 inches wide by 11 inches tall.

  • Do not send things like books or news print to this Texas P.O. Box. They will be sent back.

• Very Important Note: Once your mail is scanned at the Texas P.O. Box, it is sent to the inmate on a screen. The first mail you sent will then be thrown out. It will not be sent back to you. This includes any nice cards or photos. So, do not send things you want to keep.

• Address for Legal and Medical Mail: Some mail must go right to the jail. This is for mail from a law firm. Or from a health care place.

  • Inmate Name

  • Booking Number

  • Oklahoma County Detention Center

  • 201 N. Shartel Ave,

  • Oklahoma City, OK 73102

  • This mail is checked too. But it is not sent to the Texas P.O. Box.

Digital Messaging

You can also send quick notes through a paid plan. This is like a text.

• This plan is through a group called NCIC or City Tele Coin. These are names you might see on the jail site.

• Cost: A short note costs $0.25. A note with a pic costs $0.35.

• Speed: The person in jail gets these notes right away. This is much more quick than mail.

• There is no set count on how many notes you can send.

Phone Calls

Folks in jail can make phone calls out. They can't get calls in. The calls are paid for by the one in jail. Or by the one they call. These calls cost set rates. The jail uses a set phone plan group. You can find more facts on this plan on the jail's web site. It may be City Tele Coin or JPay. Calls are watched and may be taped.

Video Communication

Some jails now use video calls. This is like a web chat. The Oklahoma County Detention Center lists JPay Video Connect as a plan. (Source 8.2) There are also kiosk-based video visits run by City Tele Coin. (Source 4.2) These may be for on-site video use or for calls from home. Check the jail's main site for rules on how to use this. And what it costs. These calls have set times. You may need to book them first.

Inmate Visitation

Seeing some one in jail needs you to know the rules. The Oklahoma County Detention Center has set ways for visits. All visits are done by video. They use a group named City Tele Coin for this. This keeps things safe for all.

Visitation System and Rules

• How Visits Work: All visits are on a screen. This is a kiosk-based plan. It is like a video call. This is a no-touch visit.

• Visit Length: Each visit lasts for 15 minutes.

• How Often: Each person in jail can have one visit each 7 days.

• Need to Book?: Yes, you must book visits first. (The search said Sundays 2 PM - 4 PM are by appointment for Major County. This means OCDC likely needs all visits booked too.)

• Who Can Visit?:

  • You must be 18 years old or more. You need a state ID with a photo.

  • If you are 17 or less, an adult (18+) must come with you. That adult also needs a state ID.

  • The jail will check all guests for past crimes or warrants.

• When to Visit: You need to check the jail's site for the exact days and times. They may not have visits on holidays.

• Inmate Status: The person in jail must be in good stand. This means they have not broke rules. If they are in trouble, they may not get visits.

Visitor Conduct and Dress Code

The jail has firm rules for how guests must act and dress. If you do not meet these, they will end your visit.

• Conduct:

  • You can't use bad words. No loud talk or mean words.

  • Do not make threats.

  • If you seem to be on drugs or drink, you can't visit. You could be held.

  • All guests can be searched. If you say no, you can't visit.

• Items Not Allowed:

  • No cell phones or cams in the visit area. If you break this, you could be held.

  • Do not bring food, drink, or smoke goods past the front desk.

• Dress Code:

  • You must wear full clothes. They must be normal clothes.

  • Do not wear clothes that show too much. Or that hint at things.

  • No clothes with gang signs. Or with bad words or pics.

  • Do not wear army type clothes. Or clothes that look like guard wear.

• Free Visits for Some: If a person in jail has no cash (indigent), they can ask for a free online visit.

• Special Visits: In some cases, a Jail Lieutenant or the main Administrator can say yes to a special visit.

To get the full and most new visit rules, go to the Oklahoma County Detention Center site: https://www.okcountydc.net/. Look for their "Visitation Guidelines."

Sending Money to Inmates (Commissary/Trust Fund)

People in the Oklahoma County Detention Center can buy some things. These are things like snacks or writing stuff. This is called "commissary." You can send cash to a person in jail for this. The jail has a set way to do this.

Official Commissary Vendor: Benchmark Commissary via JailATM.com

The Oklahoma County Detention Center uses a group called Benchmark Commissary. You send cash through a site called JailATM.com.

• Online Deposits: You can put cash in an account at deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/.

  • The jail site says this online way has the best (low) fees.

• Help with JailATM Transactions: If you send cash and have a problem, you need to talk to JailATM. The jail staff can't see these facts.

  • Email JailATM Support: support@jailatm.com

  • Phone JailATM Support: 1-877-810-0914

• The link for this on the jail's own site is https://www.okcountydc.net/commisary. This page should have the most up to date facts on Benchmark and JailATM.

JPay as a Partner

JPay is also a name linked with the Oklahoma County Jail. (Source 8.2). JPay is known for plans like video calls. And they do handle cash for the state prison plan (ODOC). While OCDC's site points to JailATM for store funds, JPay might be used for other fee types. Or it might be one more way to send cash.

• If JPay is an option for OCDC store funds, these are ways it works for ODOC (state prisons):

  • Online: JPay.com (use a bank card)

  • Mobile App: JPay Mobile (free app for Apple or Android phones)

  • Phone: Call 1-800-574-5729 (JPay has live help 24/7)

  • Money Orders (for ODOC via JPay): Send to JPay, P.O. Box 278320, Miramar, FL 33027.

    • Make it out to "JPay."

    • You must add a JPay deposit slip.

    • You must write the inmate's name and ID on it.

    • Note: Check with OCDC first if this P.O. Box is right for county jail funds. The county jail and state prisons (ODOC) are not the same.

When you send cash, make sure you have the right inmate name and their booking number. This helps the cash get to the right one. Fees for sending cash can change. The online sites should show you the fees first.

Bail and Bond Information

If some one is held in Oklahoma County, they may have a chance to get out on bail. Bail is cash or a pledge. It is made to the court. It helps make sure the person will come back for all court dates. The rules for bail can be hard.

Posting Bond: Where and How

• Bond Location: Bond for those in the Oklahoma County Detention Center is posted at the jail. The main jail is at 201 N Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. While some city court payments are at 701 Couch Drive, bond for county jail inmates is typically handled at the detention center itself. Always check with the jail for the exact bond posting spot.

• Bond Posting Hours: The hours when you can post bond can change. One source for Oklahoma City Municipal Court listed hours as Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Source 7.1). However, the Oklahoma County Detention Center (Source 8.1) operates 24/7. It is best to call the jail at (405) 713-1930 to ask about their exact bond posting hours.

• Payment Methods for Cash Bonds: If you pay a cash bond right to the court or jail, they may take:

  • Cash

  • Visa, MasterCard, Discover (both credit and debit cards)

  • (This list is from OKC Municipal Court, Source 8.1; OCDC may have the same options.)

• Getting Bond Information: The Oklahoma County Jail Clerk can give you facts about booking charges. And they have bond information for jail release. (Source 8.1). Call them via the main jail line.

• Warrants and Bonds Website: The OCDC website has a page for this: https://www.okcountydc.net/warrants-bonds (Source 1.1).

How Bond is Set

When some one is held, a judge sets the bond sum. Or it might be a set sum based on the charge.

• The judge looks at many things:

  • How tied the person is to the area (home, job, kin).

  • How bad the charge is.

  • If the person has a past crime list.

  • If they might run off (flight risk).

  • If they have come to court in the past.

  • How strong the case is.

  • What the time in jail could be if found guilty. (Source 7.1)

• A bond hearing is often held in 48 hours if a bond was not set at the time of arrest. (Source 7.1)

Types of Bail Bonds in Oklahoma

There are a few ways to post bail in Oklahoma:

• Surety Bond: This is when you use a bail bond agent (bondsman). You pay the bondsman a fee. This fee is often 10% to 15% of the full bail sum. This fee is not given back. The bondsman then gives the court a pledge for the full sum. (Source 7.1, 7.3)

• Cash Bond: You (or some one for you) pay the full bail sum in cash to the court or jail. If the person makes all court dates, this cash is given back at the end of the case. But they might take out some court fees or fines. (Source 7.1, 7.3)

• Property Bond: You can use land or a house (real property) as the pledge for the bail. If the person does not come to court, the court can take the land. (Source 7.1, 7.3)

• Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond: For small crimes, a judge might let a person out on their own word. They just sign a paper that says they will come back to court. No cash is paid then. (Source 7.1)

Using a Bail Bondsman

Bail bond agents are under the watch of the Oklahoma Department of Insurance. (Source 7.2)

• If you help some one get a bond (co-sign), you have tasks. You must:

  • Be 18 years old or more and a U.S. home person.

  • Have a good ID with a photo.

  • Give your Social Security Number.

  • Show you have a job (like a pay slip).

  • Fill out forms and sign an agreement. This means you will pay if the person does not go to court. (Source 7.2)

• Release Time: Once bond is posted at the Oklahoma County jail, it takes time for the person to get out. It can be from 8 to 12 hours. It might take up to 24 hours. (Source 7.2, an estimate for Oklahoma County).

Inmate Services & Programs

The Oklahoma County Detention Center gives some plans and aids to those in jail. These are meant to help them while they are there. And to give them facts on jail rules.

Inmate Handbook

One key aid is the Inmate Handbook.

• This book tells folks in jail about the rules. It also lists steps for how things work in the jail.

• All who are in jail should read this book. It helps them know what they can and can't do.

• You can find the Inmate Handbook on the jail's site: https://www.okcountydc.net/resident-services. (Source 1.1, 1.2) This page should lead you to the full book.

Other Programs and Services

The jail aims to offer more, though full lists are not always in short search notes.

• Inmate Programs: The jail site says they have "Inmate Programs." (Source 1.1) These could be for things like life skills or faith needs. You would need to check the site or ask the jail for more on what these are.

• Education: JPay is listed as a partner for the jail. (Source 8.2) JPay often offers some type of learn-ing plans or tools on their tablets.

• JPay Tablets: These same JPay tablets (Source 8.2) are used for mail, games, or other plans. Their use has rules and may cost fees.

• PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act): The jail has facts on PREA. This is a U.S. law. It aims to stop, find, and react to sex harm in jails and prisons. The jail should have a PREA page or link on https://www.okcountydc.net/. (Source 1.1)

• Religious Services: Most jails give ways for folks to meet their faith needs. This might be group prayer or talks with faith guides. Details would be in the Inmate Handbook or from jail staff.

• Medical Services: If a person in jail is sick or hurt, they can ask for health care. Mail about health needs should be sent right to the jail at 201 N. Shartel Ave, OKC, OK 73102. It should not go to the mail scan P.O. Box.

These plans are a part of how the jail runs. They help keep order. They also give some support to those held there. For full data, the Inmate Handbook and the jail's web site are the best spots to look.

Records and Reports

The Oklahoma County Detention Center and other county offices keep records. Some of these records are open to the public. This is part of being clear with how the government works.

Jail Reports

• Daily Blotter Report: The Oklahoma County Detention Center puts out a Daily Blotter Report. This report is updated each day. It likely lists recent arrests or bookings. You can find this on the jail's official website, https://www.okcountydc.net/, usually under a section like "Our Services" or "Public Information." (Source 1.1)

Open Records Requests

You can ask for some past jail records. This is under Oklahoma law.

• What You Can Request: You might be able to get old booking information, images (mugshots), or intake records from the jail.

• Governing Law: The Oklahoma Open Records Act guides this. The law is found at Title 51 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 24A.1 (51 O.S. §24A.1). You can look up Oklahoma laws here: Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN).

• How to Request Records from OCDC:

  • Email: records@okcountydc.net (Source 1.1)

  • Online Form: The jail's website, https://www.okcountydc.net/, should have a link to an open records request form or more instructions. (Source 1.1)

  • There might be a fee for copies of records. The jail will tell you if there is.

Court Records

If you need information about court cases, not just jail stays, you can check with the Oklahoma County Court Clerk or use online state resources.

• Oklahoma County Court Dockets: The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) has a website where you can search for court case information (dockets) for Oklahoma County and other counties in the state.

  • OSCN Dockets Search: https://www.oscn.net/dockets/

  • You can search by case number, person's name, or attorney name. This can show you court dates, charges, and case status.

• Oklahoma County Court Clerk's Office: This office holds the official court files.

  • Address: 320 Robert S Kerr Ave, #409, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (Source 2.3)

  • Phone: (405) 713-1705 (Source 2.3, 8.1)

  • Email: okccc@oscn.net (Source 2.3)

These tools help people find public data. They support the right to know and help keep the justice system open.

Other Important Oklahoma County Contacts & Resources

Besides the jail, there are other offices in Oklahoma County that work with law and public safety. Knowing who they are and how to reach them can be of help.

Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office has wide duties in the county. This can be things like serving court papers, patrolling areas, and more. The jail itself is run by the Jail Trust, not directly by the Sheriff.

• Sheriff: Tommie Johnson, III (Source 2.1)

• Main Office Address: 2101 NE 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (Source 2.1, 2.3)

• Main Phone: (405) 713-1000 (Source 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)

• The Sheriff's Office also has a substation:

  • Address: 8029 SE 29th St, Midwest City, OK 73110 (Source 2.3)

  • Phone: (405) 869-2500 (Source 2.3)

Oklahoma County Court Clerk

The Court Clerk's office handles all papers and records for court cases in Oklahoma County. This includes criminal cases, civil suits, family law, and more.

• Main Office Address: 320 Robert S Kerr Ave, #409, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (Source 2.3)

• Phone: (405) 713-1705 (Source 2.3, 8.1)

• Email: okccc@oscn.net (Source 2.3)

• You would talk to this office for things like paying fines, filing court papers, or asking about a court case.

Oklahoma 1 State Department of Health - Jails Division

This state office sets the rules for how all city and county jails in Oklahoma should run. They check jails each year to make sure they meet these rules.

• Mailing Address: Oklahoma State Department of Health, Detention Program, 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Suite 1702, Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406 (Source 8.3)

• Phone: (405) 426-8170 (Source 8.3)

• Email: jails@health.ok.gov (Source 8.3)

• Relevant Law: The rules for jail checks are in the state law at Title 74, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 192 (74 O.S. § 192). (Source 8.3)

• If you have a big concern about jail conditions that you can't fix with the jail itself, this state office is the one that checks such things.

Oklahoma County Tip Hotline

The Oklahoma County Detention Center has a tip line. This is for people to share information about safety and security. This can be about those in jail, staff, or the jail building.

• You can find how to use this tip line on the jail's website: https://www.okcountydc.net/ (Source 1.1). Look under "Our Services."

These contacts are for official county and state business. They can help you find the right place for your needs if it is not the jail itself.

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