Find Custer County Arrest Records
Custer County arrest records are managed by the Custer County Sheriff's Office in Arapaho. The jail at 300 North 7th Ave runs an online inmate search where you can look up current inmates by name. Phone lines are open 24 hours a day at 580-323-1616 for custody checks and booking details. Court case records for Custer County are also searchable for free through the state system. This page walks you through how to search for arrest records in Custer County, what the records show, and where to request copies.
Custer County Overview
Custer County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Custer County Sheriff's Office operates out of 300 North 7th Ave in Arapaho. Sheriff Dan Day leads the department. The jail sits at the same address. You can call 580-323-1616 around the clock for custody checks, booking questions, or to ask about records. Office staff take walk-in requests during weekday business hours.
Each year, Custer County law enforcement arrests and detains about 1,040 people. The jail holds an average of 52 inmates on any given day. Weekly turnover runs about 55 percent, so the population changes fast. The facility serves the cities and towns of Arapaho, Butler, Clinton, Custer City, Weatherford, and Thomas. Under Oklahoma's Open Records Act, Title 51 Section 24A-8, most booking data from the Custer County Jail is open to the public.
| Address | 300 North 7th Ave, Arapaho, OK 73620 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 580-323-1616 (24 hours) |
| Sheriff | Dan Day |
In case of a family death emergency, call the jail at 580-323-1616 right away. Staff will take a message and make sure the inmate is told by a clergy member, counselor, or a high-ranking official. The jail only takes emergency messages for family deaths.
Custer County Arrest Records Online
The Custer County Sheriff's Office website hosts an online inmate search. It shows all people currently in custody, along with their booking dates, charges, and other details.
The main site links to the inmate search, commissary information, and other services.
The Custer County inmate search page sorts inmates by booking date. Type a name to filter results. Each record shows the inmate's first and last name, booking date, charges, and current custody status. Mugshots appear when they are on file. Bond amounts are shown where they apply. The roster updates at least once a day, and some booking data refreshes as often as every 15 minutes.
The search tool lets you filter the full list of inmates by name and see their booking details at a glance.
For court records tied to Custer County arrests, the Oklahoma State Courts Network lets you search by name or case number for free. You can also try ODCR for the same court data. Both systems cover dockets, hearing dates, and charges filed in the district court.
Note: If you cannot find an inmate, they may have been released, transferred, or booked under a different name spelling.
How to Request Custer County Arrest Records
You can get copies of Custer County arrest records in several ways. The quickest is to call 580-323-1616. Staff can confirm custody status and basic booking facts at any hour.
For written copies, mail a request to Custer County Sheriff, Att: Jail Records, 300 North 7th Ave, Arapaho, OK 73620. Include the person's full name, any aliases, date of birth, the date range of incarceration, and the specific crime charged or convicted of. Add any other information that might help the staff find the right records. You can also walk in during business hours with a valid ID to fill out a request form and pay the fees on the spot.
If you want a mugshot that is not posted online, send a written request to the same address with "Attention: Media Relations" on the envelope. Include your email address so they can send it to you electronically. The Oklahoma VINE system tracks custody changes too. Call the toll-free VINE line at 877-654-8463 or go to VINELink to search by name. You can sign up for phone or email alerts when someone's custody status changes.
Arrest Records Laws in Custer County
Title 51 Section 24A-8 of the Oklahoma Open Records Act makes most arrest records public. Anyone can ask the Custer County Sheriff's Office for booking data, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. No reason is needed. The standard fee for copies is around $0.25 per page.
Some records stay sealed. Juvenile arrest records are confidential under Title 10A Section 2-6-102. There are exceptions for felonies and repeat offenders over 14. Expunged records under Title 22 Sections 18 and 19 do not show up in searches. Sealing a record takes an attorney and a court petition, and the process can run one to two years. Not every charge qualifies for expungement.
The OSBI CHIRP portal runs formal criminal history checks for $15 per search. Title 74 Section 150.9 sets that fee. It covers serious misdemeanors and felonies on file with the state. Results come as a PDF and only include Oklahoma records. CHIRP does not pull data from other states.
More Custer County Arrest Records Resources
The DOC Offender Lookup covers state prison inmates who were first arrested in Custer County. County jail inmates are not in this database. If someone was sentenced to state prison after their Custer County case, this is where to look. The tool shows current facility, sentence details, and expected release dates.
For legal help, OKLaw provides free information on criminal history checks and how to get records expunged. The OKLaw criminal history guide is a good starting point. You can also search for a local lawyer through the Oklahoma Bar Association if you need hands-on legal help with a Custer County arrest record.
Note: The Custer County Jail also handles web deposits for commissary through its online system. Contact the jail for current money transfer options.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Custer County. Check them if you are unsure where someone was booked.