Carter County Jail

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Carter County

Carter County Jail

Whether it’s the middle of the night or the middle of the day, the 170-bed Carter County Jail can be reached for inmate information at 580-221-5505.

Misdemeanor and felony arrests from across the county all come through this jail for booking and processing. If the charges warrant detention, the person stays until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until a verdict is reached at trial.

Current inmates are listed in the roster available through the inmate search tool.

Sentenced to under a year? The time is served here in the county. Sentenced to more? The inmate goes to the Oklahoma State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page shows how to search the official jail roster, how to find the facility, and how to use inmate services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.

Hold on to the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, since mail and messaging usually require it. If it’s not online, call Carter County Jail at 580-221-5505.

Inmate Services

Phone: 580-221-5505

Physical Address:
 100 South Washington
Ardmore, OK 73401-7039

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Carter County Jail
100 South Washington
Ardmore, OK 73401

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Carter County Jail
100 South Washington
Ardmore, OK 73401

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Carter County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Carter County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 580-221-5505 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Criminal Court Case online for an offender that was arrested in Carter County.

Carter County Jail Inmate Search

The Carter County Jail maintains an average of 170 offenders in custody on any given day. The Carter County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Carter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,400 offenders.

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About the Carter County Jail
Carter County the jail is located with the sheriff's office for the convenience and easy processing of all new arrests. Those who are arrested by the Carter County Sheriff, Ardmore Police Department, or surrounding towns, are all taken to this facility in order to be booked and held. Release from the facility occurs once bail is paid, the trial is ended and a not guilty verdict is determined, or the sentence has been served. Long or extended sentences may result in a transfer to a larger facility nearby. Meals are provided and all necessary items can be purchased through the commissary of Tiger Commissary, and are not allowed to be dropped off or supplied by family or friends. Prescription medication is allowed to be dropped off in its original packaging. Commissary accounts can be funded by those who are not incarcerated through the online system. This system also allows for people to order commissary and have it delivered directly to the inmate. To book a visit to an inmate at this location, simply use the online inmate communications program at videovisit.ncic.com and select the location and inmate, after which the visiting hours available will be revealed for that inmate. to create and account, select a facility and inmate, then select your visit time. All visits must be scheduled in advance. Mail may also be received but it must be fully addressed with a full return address. Make up and cosmetics are not allowed to be mailed, nothing metalic can be included, no blank paper or printed social media pages, and pictures must follow the regulations for them.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Carter County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Carter County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Carter County Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Carter County Jail at 580-221-5505.

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Directions / Map to the Carter County Jail
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Carter County

After being arrested and booked into Carter County Jail in Ardmore, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 580-221-5505 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 580-221-5505.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Carter County can facilitate the process.
  • Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Carter County, Oklahoma, visit the Carter County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Carter County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Carter County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

100 South Washington
Ardmore, OK 73401-7039
580-221-5505

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • Ask Carter County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
  • NCIC shows the length of a video visit when you schedule it.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Ask Carter County Jail how many visits a person is allowed.
  • Ask Carter County Jail how many visitors are allowed at one session.
  • All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.

The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.

Carter County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.

Carter County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

Ask Carter County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.



Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Carter County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Carter County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

On-Site Visitation Schedule at the Carter County Jail
100 South Washington
Ardmore, OK 73401-7039
580-221-5505

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • Ask Carter County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
  • NCIC shows the length of a video visit when you schedule it.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Ask Carter County Jail how many visits a person is allowed.
  • Ask Carter County Jail how many visitors are allowed at one session.
  • All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.

The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.

Remote Inmate Visitation Schedule

  • All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-221-5505 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Carter County Jail?

Remote Visitation

All Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account (prepaid) call 318-746-1114 or visit online at CityTelecoin website.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Carter County Jail to set up a remote account for your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-221-5505 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Carter County Jail?

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.

Call Carter County Jail to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.

If you can't get your questions answered online call the Carter County Jail at 580-221-5505.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.

Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.

Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.

Call Carter County Jail at 580-221-5505 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.

Call 580-221-5505 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Carter County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Carter County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Oklahoma.
  • Select Carter County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Carter County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-221-5505 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Carter County Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Carter County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Carter County follow these instructions:

Carter County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Oklahoma.
  • Choose Carter County Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your account.

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Carter County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
  • NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
  • NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Carter County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-221-5505 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Carter County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-221-5505 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Carter County Jail, and what can I purchase?

The Carter County Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary. 

If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.

Tiger Commissary Frequently Asked Questions.

Tiger Commissary Online Support.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Carter County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Carter County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Oklahoma.
  • Select Carter County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Carter County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-221-5505 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Carter County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Carter County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.



You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Ask Carter County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Carter County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Carter County Jail follow these steps:

Carter County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Ask Carter County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Carter County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Carter County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-221-5505 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Carter County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Ask Carter County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.



How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Carter County Jail

Ask Carter County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

Ask Carter County Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-221-5505 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Carter County?

Carter Marshall Johnston Garvin Murray Love Jefferson Stephens
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Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.