Find Seminole County Arrest Records
Seminole County arrest records are handled by the sheriff's office in Wewoka. The county posts an online inmate search that shows current bookings, charges, and mugshots. Sheriff Anthony Louie leads the office and oversees jail operations across about 633 square miles of east-central Oklahoma. If you need copies of older arrest records or booking documents, the sheriff's office takes requests by phone, mail, or in person. Court records for Seminole County cases are free on the Oklahoma State Courts Network. This page explains how to find these records and what to expect.
Seminole County Overview
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and manages all local arrest records. The main office is at 211 E 2nd Street in Wewoka. You can reach the office at 405-257-5445 and the jail directly at 405-257-6235. Sheriff Anthony Louie leads the department and works with local police departments, tribal law enforcement, state agencies, and federal authorities to keep the county safe.
Seminole County covers roughly 633 square miles in east-central Oklahoma. It borders Pottawatomie County to the west, Hughes County to the south, Okfuskee County to the north, and Pontotoc County to the southeast. The sheriff's office serves the cities and towns of Seminole, Wewoka, Konawa, and Maud. All arrests made in these areas go through the Seminole County booking process. The office also accepts anonymous crime tips through its website if you have information about criminal activity in the area.
| Address | 211 E 2nd Street, Wewoka, OK 74884 |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 405-257-5445 |
| Jail Phone | 405-257-6235 |
| Mugshots | Yes, posted online |
Seminole County Inmate Search
The Seminole County Sheriff's website is the main place to search for current inmates. The site has a live inmate counter showing how many people are currently in custody. You can search by name to find a specific person. Results are sorted by booking date, with the most recent first.
The main Seminole County Sheriff's Office page links to the inmate search, crime tips, and sheriff sales.
The Seminole County inmate search page shows each person's name, booking date and time, charges, and additional details. Mugshots are posted when available. If you cannot find someone in the search, it may be because the system is updating. Check back later or use VINELink to see if the person has been released or moved to another facility.
The inmate search page displays bookings sorted by date with charges and additional information for each person.
Note: The inmate search only shows people currently in custody. For released inmates, call the jail at 405-257-6235.
Getting Seminole County Arrest Records
Call the jail at 405-257-6235 to ask about someone's custody status. Staff can tell you if a person is booked, what the charges are, and what the bond is set at. For written copies, visit the sheriff's office in person or send a letter to 211 E 2nd Street, Wewoka, OK 74884.
Under Title 51 Section 24A-8 of the Oklahoma Open Records Act, most arrest records are public. Anyone can request them. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. You do not need to be involved in the case to get booking data, charges, or bond details. The sheriff's office may take up to 10 business days to respond to complex requests, but most are handled sooner. For emergencies, call 911 or the office at 405-257-5445. Do not use online forms for current crimes in progress.
Court records for Seminole County arrests are free to search at OSCN and ODCR. Both let you search by name, case number, or case type. You can view dockets, hearing dates, and charges without paying anything.
Arrest Records Access in Seminole County
Oklahoma's Open Records Act makes most arrest records available. Title 51 Section 24A-8 covers booking information, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. You do not need to give a reason to request them.
Juvenile arrest records are confidential under Title 10A Section 2-6-102. There are some exceptions for serious felonies involving minors 14 and older. Records that have been expunged under Title 22 Sections 18 and 19 will not show up in searches. Medical details and social security numbers are always removed from public files. For custody status alerts, the VINE system is available at 877-654-8463 or through VINELink. You can get notified by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes in Seminole County.
If you want an arrest record expunged, OKLaw has a free guide on the process. The Oklahoma Bar Association can help you find an attorney in the Wewoka area who handles expungement cases.
More Seminole County Record Resources
The OSBI CHIRP portal runs formal criminal history checks for $15 per search under Title 74 Section 150.9. CHIRP covers serious misdemeanors and felonies based on fingerprint data. You need the person's name and date of birth. Up to three aliases can be searched at no extra charge. Results come as a PDF and expire after 60 days.
The DOC Offender Lookup covers state prison inmates. If someone from Seminole County was sentenced to DOC custody, they will show up there. County jail inmates are not in this system. For free legal help with Seminole County arrest records, OKLaw offers information on criminal history, expungement, and public defenders. The site runs in eight languages and is managed by Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Seminole County in east-central Oklahoma. Check them if you are unsure where someone was booked.