Stephens County Arrest Records Search
Stephens County arrest records are managed by the sheriff's office in Duncan. The county posts an online inmate search sorted by booking date where you can look up current inmates by name. The jail is a medium security facility that houses both male and female offenders. If you need copies of older records or detailed booking documents, the sheriff's office takes requests by phone, in person, or by mail. Court records for Stephens County cases are free on the Oklahoma State Courts Network. This page covers where to search, what the records show, and how to make a request.
Stephens County Overview
Stephens County Sheriff's Office
The Stephens County Sheriff's Office handles all local arrest records and runs the county jail at 101 South 11th Street in Duncan. The office phone is 580-255-3131. The jail can be reached directly at 580-255-0651. The sheriff's office supervises all county jail operations, which means you go through them for any inmate information or records requests.
The Stephens County Jail opened in 1907 and is a medium security facility. It houses male and female offenders and has a capacity of 162 beds. Most inmates are low-level offenders and people who have not yet been convicted, awaiting trial or disposition of their cases. According to the FBI's Crime Data Explorer, the Stephens County Sheriff's Office made 50 arrests in 2023. Driving under the influence and simple assault were among the most common charges, with eight arrests each that year. The county also serves the city of Marlow and other smaller communities in south-central Oklahoma.
| Address | 101 South 11th Street, Duncan, OK 73533 |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 580-255-3131 |
| Jail Phone | 580-255-0651 |
| sheriff@stephenscountyok.com | |
| Jail Capacity | 162 inmates (medium security) |
The Stephens County Court Clerk is Dana Hoggard. The clerk's office is at 101 South 11th Street, Room 200, in Duncan. Court clerks handle case records and filings separate from the sheriff's arrest records.
Stephens County Inmate Search Online
The Stephens County Sheriff's website is the main place to search for inmates. The site shows a live count of how many people are currently in custody. It links to the inmate search page, VINE integration, and other jail services.
The Stephens County Sheriff's Office main page provides links to the inmate search and other public resources.
The Stephens County inmate search page shows in-custody inmates sorted by booking date. You can search by name to find a specific person. Each result includes booking date, charges, and additional information. Inmates are listed with the most recent bookings first. If you cannot find someone, check back later as the system may be updating, or use VINELink to see if the person was released or transferred.
The inmate search page lists current bookings with charges and bond details for each person in custody.
Note: Stephens County does not post mugshots online. Contact the jail at 580-255-0651 for booking photos.
How to Get Stephens County Arrest Records
Call the jail at 580-255-0651 or the sheriff's office at 580-255-3131 to check on someone's custody status. Staff can give you basic booking info over the phone.
For detailed records, visit the sheriff's office at 101 South 11th Street in Duncan during business hours. You can also send a written request by mail. Include the person's full name, date of birth, any aliases, the date range you need, and the specific charges. Under Title 51 Section 24A-8 of the Oklahoma Open Records Act, most arrest records are available to anyone. Copies cost $0.25 per page. The sheriff's office may take up to 10 business days to respond, though simple requests usually go faster. You can inspect records in person at no charge under the Open Records Act.
Court records tied to Stephens County arrests are free at OSCN and ODCR. You can also use the DOC website to find information on offenders who were sentenced to state prison after a Stephens County arrest.
Stephens County Arrest Records and the Law
Oklahoma's Open Records Act under Title 51 Section 24A-8 makes most arrest records public. Booking data, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots are all open. You can request them without explaining why.
Juvenile arrest records are confidential under Title 10A Section 2-6-102, with limited exceptions. Expunged records under Title 22 Sections 18 and 19 are removed from public search results. Medical data and social security numbers are never included in public booking records. The VINE system at 877-654-8463 or VINELink lets you track custody status changes for people booked in Stephens County. You can register for alerts by phone, email, or text. For expungement help, check OKLaw or find a lawyer through the Oklahoma Bar Association.
More Stephens County Record Sources
The OSBI CHIRP portal charges $15 per search for a formal criminal history check under Title 74 Section 150.9. CHIRP covers fingerprint-based arrest data for serious misdemeanors and felonies in Oklahoma. You need a name and date of birth. Results come as a PDF and expire after 60 days.
For free legal information on Stephens County arrest records, visit OKLaw. The site has guides on criminal history checks, expungement, and how to get a public defender. It is run by Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma in partnership with the Oklahoma Bar Foundation. The site works in eight languages and is free to use.
Visiting inmates at the Stephens County Jail follows a set schedule. The jail notifies inmates of any changes to visitation due to holidays or special events. To send mail, contact the jail at 580-255-0651 to confirm what items are allowed before sending anything.
Nearby Counties
Stephens County is in south-central Oklahoma. Check these nearby counties if you need to broaden your search.