Dewey County Arrest Records
Dewey County arrest records are held by the Dewey County Jail in Taloga. The facility at 104 West Ruble takes calls 24 hours a day at 580-328-5558. You can search for current inmates through third-party roster sites or call the jail for real-time custody checks. Court case records for Dewey County are also free to look up through the state court system. This page explains how to find arrest records in Dewey County, what you can expect to see in them, and how to request copies.
Dewey County Overview
Dewey County Jail and Sheriff
The Dewey County Jail sits at 104 West Ruble in Taloga. Phone lines are open around the clock at 580-328-5558. You can call at any time to check if someone is in custody or ask about booking details. The jail handles all local arrest records for the county.
Dewey County is a small, rural county in western Oklahoma. About 460 people are arrested or detained each year. The jail averages 23 inmates on any given day. Weekly turnover runs about 55 percent. The county serves the communities of Camargo, Canton, Leedey, Putnam, Seiling, Taloga, and Vici. Under Oklahoma's Open Records Act, Title 51 Section 24A-8, most arrest and booking records are public. That means you can ask for them without giving a reason.
| Address | 104 West Ruble, Taloga, OK 73667 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 580-328-5558 (24 hours) |
| Hours | 24/7 phone; Office hours Monday-Friday |
Inmates at the Dewey County Jail can make collect, prepaid collect, or prepaid calling card calls. Each call has a 20-minute limit. The jail does not accept incoming calls for inmates.
Search Dewey County Arrest Records Online
Dewey County does not run its own jail roster website. The best way to check on a current inmate is to call the jail at 580-328-5558. For online searches, third-party sites compile Dewey County booking data.
The Dewey County page on Jail Exchange provides detailed jail information, including how to search for inmates, visitation rules, and facility details.
Third-party sites like Jail Exchange pull public booking data and organize it for easy searching.
Dewey County records also show up on VINELink, the statewide victim notification system. You can search by name to check custody status. Call the toll-free VINE line at 877-654-8463 if you prefer to search by phone. Registration for alerts is free.
For court records tied to Dewey County arrests, the Oklahoma State Courts Network is free to search. You can look up case dockets, hearing dates, and charges by name or case number. The ODCR site covers the same court data with a different layout.
Note: Juvenile arrest records are not publicly listed. Only parents or legal guardians can get information on juvenile detainees.
Requesting Dewey County Arrest Records
You have several options to get Dewey County arrest records. Calling 580-328-5558 is the fastest way. Staff will tell you if someone is in custody and share basic booking facts. For written copies, send a request to Dewey County Sheriff, Att: Jail Records, 104 West Ruble, Taloga, OK 73667.
Your written request should 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 details that could help staff locate the right records. You can also visit the jail in person during business hours. Bring a valid ID and be ready to fill out a request form. Contact the facility for the current fee schedule, as exact copy costs are not posted online. Under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, standard copies typically run $0.25 per page.
Mugshots not posted online can be requested by mail. Send your request to the same address with "Attention: Media Relations" on the envelope. Include your email address and they can send the mugshot to you electronically.
Arrest Records Access in Dewey County
Most Dewey County arrest records are public under Oklahoma law. Title 51 Section 24A-8 says anyone can request booking data, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. No reason is needed. Fees are set by the Open Records Act.
Juvenile records are the biggest exception. Title 10A Section 2-6-102 keeps them sealed. Some felonies and repeat offenses by minors 14 and older may be exceptions. Records that have been expunged under Title 22 Sections 18 and 19 will not appear in any search. To seal a record, you need to hire an expungement attorney and file a petition with the court. The process usually takes one to two years, and not all charges are eligible.
The OSBI CHIRP portal runs formal criminal history checks for $15 per search under Title 74 Section 150.9. It covers fingerprint-based data on serious misdemeanors and felonies from Oklahoma only. Results come as a PDF and expire after 60 days.
More Dewey County Arrest Records Resources
The DOC Offender Lookup covers state prison inmates from Dewey County. County jail inmates will not show up in this database. If someone was sentenced to state prison after a Dewey County arrest, check this tool for current facility and release date information.
For legal help, OKLaw has free information on criminal history checks, expungement, and how to find a public defender. The OKLaw criminal history guide walks through the steps. You can also find a lawyer through the Oklahoma Bar Association who handles record expungement cases in western Oklahoma.
Note: VINELink is available 24/7 and covers all Oklahoma counties, including Dewey County. Register for free custody alerts at vinelink.com.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Dewey County. Check them if you think someone may have been booked in a neighboring jail.