Search Oklahoma County Arrest Records
Oklahoma County arrest records are managed by the Oklahoma County Detention Center in Oklahoma City. As the largest county in the state with about 800,000 people, Oklahoma County processes a high volume of arrests each year. The detention center uses a JailTracker system that went live in March 2021, replacing the old paper-based process. You can search for inmates online, by phone at 405-869-2500, or by email at records@okcountydc.net. This guide covers how to search for arrest records in Oklahoma County and what to expect.
Oklahoma County Overview
Oklahoma County Detention Center
The main Oklahoma County Detention Center sits at 201 N Shartel Ave in Oklahoma City. The Sheriff's Office is at a separate location, 2101 NE 36th St. Call 405-869-2500 for jail questions. You can also email records@okcountydc.net for records requests. The Oklahoma County website has information about county services and the detention center.
The Oklahoma County website provides links to government services, records requests, and the detention center.
Oklahoma County runs multiple detention facilities. The main detention center on Shartel Ave handles most bookings. The Clara Waters Community Corrections Center at 9901 N I-35 Service Road houses all-male inmates in programs like substance abuse treatment and work release. The Public Works Program is also based there. Different facilities serve different purposes, so where an inmate ends up depends on their charges and classification.
The county bought the JailTracker system in 2019 for $250,000 with a monthly maintenance cost of $12,274. The system went live in March 2021. It replaced the old paper system and now stores summary info, arrest charges, booking data, photos, gang info, and holds digitally. This makes searching for Oklahoma County arrest records much faster than it used to be.
| Detention Center | 201 N Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office | 2101 NE 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK |
| Phone | 405-869-2500 |
| Records Email | records@okcountydc.net |
Oklahoma County Inmate Search
The Oklahoma County Detention Center has a resident search tool on its website. Enter an inmate's name or booking number to pull up their record. The system shows the person's name, age, arrest date, offense, mugshot, bail amount, court dates, and legal status. Oklahoma County does display mugshots online, unlike some smaller counties in the state.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's page links to the detention center and inmate search tools.
Court records for Oklahoma County are free through OSCN. Select Oklahoma County from the court list and search by name, case number, or date. The site shows dockets, charges, and hearing schedules. The ODCR is another free option. Both cover the same court data.
Arrests sealed by court order will not show up in public searches. If you believe a record should be sealed, you will need to file for expungement through the district court. The VINE system is available for tracking Oklahoma County inmates. Register online or call 877-654-8463 for custody status alerts.
Note: Oklahoma County fulfills about 78% of records requests and charges fees on about 22% of them, which is a better rate than most agencies in its size range.
Get Oklahoma County Arrest Records
You have five ways to request Oklahoma County arrest records. The online search tool is the quickest for current inmates. Email records@okcountydc.net for formal requests. Call 405-869-2500 for phone inquiries. Visit the detention center in person. Or contact the specific arresting agency, which could be the Oklahoma County Sheriff, Oklahoma City PD, or Norman PD depending on where the arrest happened.
The Oklahoma County website also has a public records page for open records requests. Under Oklahoma's Open Records Act, Title 51 Section 24A-8, most arrest records are public. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Agencies have up to 10 business days to respond to a formal request under certain circumstances, but most routine requests are handled faster than that.
For people who have moved to state prison, the DOC Offender Lookup covers inmates in Oklahoma Department of Corrections custody. County jail detainees will not appear in DOC records. For federal cases, use the Bureau of Prisons locator at bop.gov.
Oklahoma County Record Access Laws
Most Oklahoma County arrest records are open to the public. The Open Records Act lets anyone request booking data, charges, mugshots, and bond info. You do not need to give a reason. The copy fee is $0.25 per page.
Juvenile records are sealed under Title 10A Section 2-6-102, with exceptions for certain felonies. Expunged records under Title 22 Sections 18 and 19 will not appear in searches. Medical details and Social Security numbers are always redacted. Arrest records sealed by a judge are also off limits to the public.
For formal criminal history checks, the OSBI CHIRP portal costs $15 per search under Title 74 Section 150.9. You can add sex offender registry checks for $2 and violent offender registry checks for $2. CHIRP covers Oklahoma only. For out-of-state records, you need to search each state separately. The OKLaw website has free legal info on record checks and expungement. The Oklahoma Bar Association can connect you with attorneys who handle expungement in Oklahoma County.
Nearby Counties
Oklahoma County borders several other counties in central Oklahoma. Check these jails if you are not sure where an arrest was processed.