Tulsa County Inmate Search
A Tulsa County inmate search provides inquirers with information about individuals who are or were legally detained within state limits.
When an individual gets arrested in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, they are taken to the arresting agency's municipal jail, also known as a lockup facility. If the arrestee has any city charges or warrants at the municipal jail, they will be processed and booked into the jail. If the arrestee has any state charges or warrants, they will be transferred to the Tulsa County jail, where they will also be processed and booked. Generally, the information generated about inmates when they are booked into municipal jails or the county jail is added to the Tulsa County Public Records. This information is accessible to interested persons when they lookup Tulsa County inmates by conducting a County inmate search.
Inmate searches are helpful for inmate friends and family who want to find out if the bond is available and the bond amount. Other information, such as the name of the inmate's facility, charges, court date, and expected release date, are also obtainable through a Tulsa County inmate search.
Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:
- The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
- The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.
Tulsa County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
As part of its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) publishes annual reports on Oklahoma state crime statistics. These reports also include crime statistics of each county in the state, including Tulsa County.
Index crimes, drug-related crimes, and alcohol-related crimes are some of the categories of crimes listed on the OSBI annual uniform crime reports. According to the OSBI 2020 uniform crime report, 17,160 adults and 952 juveniles were arrested for crimes in all three categories (Index crimes, drug-related crimes, and alcohol-related crimes). The crime index category had the highest number of adult and juvenile arrests, with 4,111 adult arrests and 284 juvenile arrests. The breakdown of other crime categories are alcohol-related crimes (2,401 adult arrests and 41 juvenile arrests) and drug-related crimes (1,172 adult arrests and 69 juvenile arrests).
Compared to the OSBI 2019 uniform crime report, 19,488 adult and 1,211 juvenile arrests were made for crimes in all three categories (Index, drug, and alcohol-related crimes). This indicates there was a 12.7% and 23.9% decrease in adult and juvenile arrests, respectively, in all three categories between 2020 and 2019.
Note that index crimes include murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. On the other hand, drug-related crimes include all drug-related arrests involving the sale, manufacture, or possession of illicit substances. Lastly, alcohol-related crimes include crimes like drunkenness, liquor law violations, and Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
Tulsa County Prison System
The David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center (DLMCJC) is the county jail of Tulsa County. The County prison system also includes municipal jails, a juvenile justice center, and other facilities. The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office oversees the County Jail (DLMCJC), while the local law enforcement agency, such as the city police department of each municipality, oversees municipal jails.
The DLMCJC was opened in 1997 with a total bed capacity of 1714 beds. In 2017, an additional mental health unit and two new open dorm-style units were added, which increased the facility's bed capacity to 2020 beds. Comparatively, municipal jails generally have lesser bed capacities. For instance, the City of Tulsa municipal jail has a 25 male and five (5) female bed capacity.
How to Find an Inmate in Tulsa County
Interested persons can find inmates of the Tulsa County jail by contacting the facility's detention division at (918) 596-8900. This phone number is accessible 24/7. During their call to the facility, callers may need to provide information about the inmate they wish to find to assist the facility's staff in identifying the desired inmate. If the city where the offender was arrested is known, an inquirer can find the offender by calling the local municipal jail of the city. For instance, if the offender was arrested in the City of Broken Arrow, interested persons can call the Broken Arrow Municipal Jail Detention Control Center at (918) 451-8352 to inquire about an inmate.
Alternatively, most law enforcement agencies provide online tools on their website that interested persons can use to find inmates in detention and correctional facilities the agency oversees. For instance, interested persons can search for inmates of Tulsa County jail through the Inmate Information Center portal provided by the County Sheriff's Office. Similarly, the City of Tulsa police Department maintains an online Inmate Directory that inquirers can use to search for inmates detained in the city's municipal jail.
How Does a Tulsa County Inmate Search Work?
The dissemination of inmate information in Tulsa County is permitted under the Oklahoma Public Record Act. Under the act, Tulsa County inmate information that is not otherwise considered confidential is accessible to interested members of the public. This inmate public information is accessible by conducting a Tulsa County Inmate search. The following is some information on inmates inquirers can expect to receive when they complete a Tulsa County inmate search:
- The inmate's personal information, such as;
- Full name
- Mugshot
- DLM
- Address
- Physical description;
- Gender
- Race
- Height
- Weight
- Hair and eye color
- Arrest information;
- Arrest date and time
- Arresting agency
- Booking date and time
- Release date and time
- Offense information;
- Description
- Case number
- Court date
- Bond type and amount
Where to Find a Tulsa County Inmate Locator
The Tulsa County jail inmate locator is accessible through the county sheriff's website. Specifically, the inmate locator can be found on the website's Inmate Information Center page. Note that the inmate locator can only be used to obtain information on county jail inmates (David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center inmate). Searches are conducted on the locator using an inmate's first name, last name, or combination.
Each municipal jail in Tulsa County also independently maintains an inmate locator that interested persons can use to obtain information on the inmates of the municipal jail. To find these inmate locators, interested persons must navigate to the websites of the law enforcement agencies that oversee each municipal jail. For instance, the City of Tulsa municipal jail inmate locator is accessible through the website of the city's police department under the inmate search link.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) also maintains an inmate locator. This inmate locator can only be used to obtain information on inmates housed in state-run correctional or detention facilities (ODOC facilities). However, there are no ODOC facilities in Tulsa County, but there are ODOC facilities in surrounding counties, such as the Dick Conner Correctional Center in Osage County. An inmate search can be conducted on the ODOC inmate locator by providing an inmate's OK DOC number, first name, last name, or date of birth.
Similarly, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) also maintains an inmate locator that interested persons can use to find inmates in the federal prison system. An inmate search can be conducted on this inmate locator by an inmate name or number (BOP register, FBI, INS, or DCDC number).
Besides government agencies, inmate locator tools are also provided by certain third-party websites. These third-party inmate locators also allow users access to public information on inmates across the U.S., including Tulsa County. To conduct an inmate search through most third-party inmate locators, users must provide the inmate name and select a U.S. state. Users are typically charged a fee to use most third-party inmate locators.
How to Send Money to a Tulsa County Inmate
During an inmate booking into the Tulsa County jail (David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center "DLMCJC"), an inmate trust account is created for them. All cash found on the inmate's person at the time of booking will be deposited into the inmate's trust account. Generally, to send money to a Tulsa County inmate, interested persons can deposit the desired funds into the inmate trust account. These deposits can be made by mail, in-person at the DLMCJC on-site kiosks, or online through different third-party websites.
Interested persons can send money orders or cashier's checks containing the inmate's name and DLMCJC number for mail deposits. The inmate's name and DLMCJC number should not be in the "Pay to the Order" space for money orders. Mail deposits should be sent to:
David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center
Inmate's Name/Inmate's ID #
300 North Denver Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74103
Mail deposits should be sent in an envelope with a clearly indicated return address. Furthermore, the DLMCJC does not accept cash or personal checks sent by mail. In-person deposits can be made through the on-site kiosks in the front lobby of DLMCJC. These kiosks accept deposits made via cash and credit cards for a nominal fee. For more information, interested persons can access the jail information page on the county sheriff's website.
How to Visit a Tulsa County Inmate
There are generally two ways interested persons can visit a Tulsa County Inmate who is housed at the county jail (David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center), either by video or on-site visitation.
Tulsa County jail video visitation service is provided by a third party vendor the facility partners with. This video visitation service allows interested persons with internet access to pre-schedule a time to visit a Tulsa County jail inmate via Video call. For more information on scheduling a video visitation, prospective visits can visit the third party vendor's website.
Prospective visitors are also provided the option to conduct an on-site visitation. Note that Tulsa County jail on-site visitation is a non-contact type of visit. Furthermore, only certain eligible persons are allowed to conduct an on-site visitation. These eligible persons include an inmate's grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, fiancé, and children (16 or older accompanied by a legal guardian). Prospective visitors can apply for an on-site visitation by completing and submitting the facility's visitation form. Alternatively, prospective visitors can also use for on-site visitation through the facility's online visitor request system.
Prospective visitors are advised to review the Tulsa County jail on-site visitation rules before scheduling a visit. These rules also outline the facility's visitation dress code. Failure to comply with the facility's rules can result in the denial of individual visitation privileges. Some rule outlined in the facility's rules for visitation includes:
- All visitors will be searched prior to their visit
- Visitors under 18 years old must be accompanied by their legal guardian or parent
- Pets are not allowed during on-site visits. Visitors can contact the visitation supervisor prior to their visit to obtain approval to come along with special needs animals.
- Inmates maintain the right to reject visitors and terminate visit
Note that on-site visitation days are: Fridays and Saturdays between 8:30 - 3:30 pm. For more information on the facility's visitation, interested persons can call (918) 596-8900.
To visit an inmate of a municipal jail, prospective visitors can contact the law enforcement agency that oversees the facility. For instance, to visit an inmate of Broken Arrow City municipal jail, prospective visitors need to contact the Broken Arrow City police department. Some cities also provide information on inmate visitation on their website.
How to Send Jail Mail in Tulsa County
Interested persons can send jail mail to a Tulsa County jail inmate by addressing in the mailed item in the following manner:
Inmate's full name and DLM #
C/O David L. Moss
300 N Denver Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
Per the facility's mailing rules, acceptable items that may be sent to inmates include the following items:
- Letter and postcards
- Greeting cards, provided these cards are not excessively large, thick, embossed, have a transparent overlay, ribbons or strings, contain sound-making devices, or is are two-ply cards.
- Small photographs that do not exceed 5 x 7 in size or have a backing that can be used to conceal contraband. Furthermore, personal photographs containing partial nudity, revealing or form-fitting clothing, no hand signs, or overtly sexual or sexually suggestive poses are prohibited. Polaroids are also considered contraband.
- Newspapers provided it mailed directly from the publisher. Similarly, books may also be mailed. However, only books from Amazon fulfillment services or barns and nobles are permitted.
Interested parties can visit the jail information page on the Tulsa County Sheriff's website to view a list of prohibited items that can not be mailed to county inmates. Municipal jail inmates can also receive mail from friends, family members, and other interested parties. Note that mailed items must be addressed to the inmate by name. The inmate's name must appear on any mail addressed to him or her. For instance, when sending mail to an inmate of the city of Broken Arrow Municipal jail, the mail must be addressed in the following manner;
Inmate's Full Name
c/o Broken Arrow City Jail
2304 South First Place
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Tulsa County Jails and Prisons
Listed below are the names, addresses, and contact information of every jail and prison facility located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
Municipal jails
Bixby City Jail
116 West Needles Avenue,
Bixby, OK 74008
Phone: (918) 366-8294
Broken Arrow Municipal Jail
2304 South First Place
Detention Control Center: (918) 451-8352
Collinsville Police Department Jail
1023 West Center St,
Collinsville, OK 74021
Phone: (918) 371-1000
Glenpool City Jail
14536 South Elwood Avenue,
Glenpool, OK 74033
Phone: (918) 322-8110
Jenks City Jail
211 N Elm Street First Floor
Jenks, OK 74037
Phone: (918) 299-6311
Mannford Police Jail
300 Coonrod Avenue
Mannford, OK 74044
Phone: (918) 865-4141
Owasso City Jail
111 North Main Street,
Owasso, OK 74055
Phone: (918) 376-1560
Sand Springs City Jail
100 East Broadway Street,
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Phone: (918) 245-8777
Skiatook City Jail
220 South Broadway,
Skiatook, OK 74070
Phone: (918) 396-2424
Sperry Police Jail
115 North Cincinnati Avenue
Sperry, OK 74073
Phone: (918) 288-7333
City of Tulsa Jail
Tulsa Police Courts Building,
600 Civic Center
Phone: (918) 596-2347
Turley Residential Center
6101 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd,
Tulsa, OK 74126
Tulsa County Jail
David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center
300 N. Denver Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: (918) 596-8900
Tulsa County Juvenile Justice Center
315 S. Gilcrease Museum Road
Tulsa, OK 74127
Phone: (918) 596-5960
