Tulsa County Arrest Records
Tulsa County arrest records are managed by the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office. The county operates the David L Moss Criminal Justice Center, one of the largest detention facilities in Oklahoma with 1,714 beds. Tulsa County covers the cities of Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, and Sand Springs. If you need to find someone who was arrested in Tulsa County, there are multiple ways to search. You can call the sheriff at (918) 596-5600 or look up court dockets online for free. This page walks through every option for searching and getting Tulsa County arrest records.
Tulsa County Overview
Tulsa County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office handles all arrest records for the county. Call (918) 596-5600 to reach the office. The sheriff oversees the David L Moss Criminal Justice Center, which opened in 1997. It is a large facility that serves as the main detention center for people waiting for trial or serving short sentences in Tulsa County.
The David L Moss facility sits on North Denver Avenue in Tulsa. It has a court clerk's office open around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visitation services are also available at the facility. With 1,714 beds, it is one of the biggest jails in the state. Arrests from every city in Tulsa County end up here, whether the arresting agency is the Tulsa Police Department, Broken Arrow PD, or the Highway Patrol.
| Facility | David L Moss Criminal Justice Center |
|---|---|
| Address | North Denver Avenue, Tulsa, OK |
| Sheriff Phone | (918) 596-5600 |
| Court Clerk | Open 24/7 at the facility |
Tulsa County does not currently post mugshots on its public inmate search. However, booking details like charges and bond amounts are available through other channels. The sheriff's office can provide booking info by phone during business hours.
Search Tulsa County Arrest Records Online
The Tulsa County website is a starting point for finding info on the sheriff's office and county services. From here you can navigate to jail and court resources.
The county website links to the sheriff's office, court clerk, and other public services for Tulsa County.
Court records tied to Tulsa County arrests are free to search at OSCN. Tulsa County is one of the largest counties in the OSCN system, so you can find a large number of case dockets here. Search by name, case number, or case type. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and other details. You can also use ODCR for another way to access the same court records.
Because Tulsa County is so large, the volume of arrest records is much higher than most other Oklahoma counties. Court dockets go back years and cover everything from misdemeanors to serious felonies. If you are looking for a specific case, having the person's full name and approximate date of arrest will help narrow your search.
Note: Tulsa County does not post mugshots online. Call (918) 596-5600 for booking photos or detailed arrest info.
How to Get Tulsa County Arrest Records
Call the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office at (918) 596-5600 to check if someone is in custody. Staff can share basic booking details over the phone. For written copies of arrest records, contact the sheriff's office or visit the David L Moss facility in person.
Include the person's full name, date of birth, and the date range you need in your request. Copy fees follow the Oklahoma Open Records Act at about $0.25 per page under Title 51 Section 24A-8. In-person inspection is free. The court clerk's office at the facility is open 24/7, so you can get court-related arrest documents at any hour.
For older records or cases that have moved through the court system, the Tulsa County Court Clerk can help. Court copies typically cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies run around $5.00 per document. Free online access to court records is always available at OSCN.
Arrest Records Law in Tulsa County
Oklahoma makes most arrest records public under Title 51 Section 24A-8. Anyone can ask for booking info, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. You do not need to be the person who was arrested. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Looking at records in person is free.
Juvenile records stay sealed under Title 10A Section 2-6-102. Expunged records under Title 22 Sections 18 and 19 will not appear in any search. Medical info and social security numbers are always removed from public booking records. These rules apply in Tulsa County the same as everywhere else in Oklahoma.
More Tulsa County Arrest Records Resources
The OSBI CHIRP portal runs formal criminal history checks for $15 per search under Title 74 Section 150.9. This is the most thorough option for Tulsa County and covers felonies and serious misdemeanors backed by fingerprint data. Results come as a PDF.
The Oklahoma VINE system lets you track someone arrested in Tulsa County. Call 877-654-8463 or visit VINELink. You can sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. The DOC Offender Lookup covers state prison inmates who were originally arrested in Tulsa County.
For legal help, OKLaw has free info on criminal records and expungement. The Oklahoma Bar Association can help you find a lawyer in the Tulsa area. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma also serves Tulsa County residents who qualify for free representation.
Note: With 1,714 beds and a high arrest volume, Tulsa County processes more bookings than most Oklahoma counties combined.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Tulsa County. Check them if you think someone may have been booked in a neighboring jail.