Anyone seeking inmate information can call the 273-bed Cherokee County Jail 24 hours a day at 918-456-2583.
This facility takes in adults arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges for booking and processing. Inmates stay in custody until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or until their trial is concluded, depending on the charges against them.
The inmate search tool displays the facility’s roster of people currently in custody.
Those convicted and sentenced to less than a year remain at the jail to serve their sentence. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to the Oklahoma State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes details on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary orders.
Get the inmate’s booking number or jail ID and keep it. You’ll need it for most correspondence. If it’s not online, Cherokee County Jail can provide it at 918-456-2583.
Phone: 918-456-2583
Physical Address:
1513 N. Douglas
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cherokee County Jail
1513 N. Douglas
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cherokee County Jail
1513 N. Douglas
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Cherokee 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 918-456-2583 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Criminal Court Case online for an offender that was arrested in Cherokee County.
Cherokee County Jail Inmate Search
The Cherokee County Jail maintains an average of 273 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cherokee 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 Cherokee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,460 offenders.
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Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Cherokee County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Cherokee County Jail include:
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 918-456-2583.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Cherokee County Jail in Tahlequah for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 918-456-2583 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, see the Cherokee County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1513 N. Douglas
Tahlequah, OK 74464
918-456-2583
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
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
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
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 Cherokee County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-456-2583 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail?
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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
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
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-456-2583 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Jail at 918-456-2583.
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 Cherokee County Jail at 918-456-2583 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 918-456-2583 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Cherokee County follow these instructions:
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 Cherokee County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-456-2583 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Cherokee County follow these instructions:
Cherokee 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:
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 Cherokee County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-456-2583 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-456-2583 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Cherokee County follow these instructions:
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 Cherokee County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-456-2583 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cherokee County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Cherokee 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
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cherokee County Jail follow these steps:
Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cherokee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-456-2583 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Cherokee County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Cherokee County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Cherokee County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-456-2583 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cherokee County?
