Coal County Jail
Coal County Jail
Information about inmates at the 16-bed Coal County Jail is available by calling 580-258-2734 at any hour.
People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here and go through booking and processing. If their charges require it, they remain in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until the conclusion of their trial.
Look up the facility’s current roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Oklahoma State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides guidance on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mailing an inmate, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, call Coal County Jail at 580-258-2734.
Inmate Services
Phone
580-258-2734Mailing address (personal mail)
4 N. Main, Ste 8,
Coalgate, OK 74538
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
4 N. Main, Ste 8,
Coalgate, OK 74538
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Coal 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 580-258-2734 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Criminal Court Case online for an offender that was arrested in Coal County.
Coal County Jail Inmate Search
The Coal County Jail maintains an average of 16 offenders in custody on any given day. The Coal 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 Coal County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 320 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less- Jail (Main): 580-258-2734
- Sheriff: 580-258-2734
The booking procedure at Coal County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Coal County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Coal County Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 580-258-2734.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Coal County
If someone has been booked at Coal County Jail in Coalgate, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 580-258-2734.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 580-258-2734 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Coal County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Coal County, Oklahoma, visit the Coal County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Coal County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Coal County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
Coal County Jail
1 N Main St
Coalgate, OK 74538
580-927-3580
Visiting an inmate at the Coal County Jail in Coalgate requires advance coordination. Before you can be admitted to the facility, the incarcerated individual must first submit your full legal name and details on their official visitor list during booking. Staff cannot schedule or authorize visits for anyone omitted from this approved record.
Because Coal County coordinates detention boarding with Pontotoc or Atoka County, call the jail desk directly at 580-927-3580 to find out their assigned visitation day and time. Actual visitation hours depend on whether the inmate is housed in male or female quarters, their specific cell tier, and rotation schedules based on the first letter of their last name.
All adult visitors age 18 and older must present an unexpired government photo ID at check-in. The facility strictly enforces conservative dress rules: no tank tops, bare midriffs, sheer fabrics, low-cut shirts, or short shorts. Personal items, mobile devices, purses, and weapons must be left locked in your vehicle.
Minor children under age 18 are permitted only when accompanied and continuously supervised by an authorized parent or legal guardian.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coal County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-258-2734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Coal County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coal County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-258-2734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Coal County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coal County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-258-2734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Coal County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coal County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-258-2734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Coal County Jail, and what can I send them?
Coal County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Coal County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Coal County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Coal County Jail
4 N. Main, Ste 8,
Coalgate, OK 74538
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Coal County Jail
4 N. Main, Ste 8,
Coalgate, OK 74538
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Coal County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Coal County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Coal County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Coal County Jail
4 N. Main, Ste 8,
Coalgate, OK 74538
Coal County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Coal County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Coal County Jail:
Coal County Jail
4 N. Main, Ste 8,
Coalgate, OK 74538
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coal County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-258-2734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Coal County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coal County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-258-2734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Coal County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coal County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-258-2734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Coal County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Coal County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-258-2734 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Coal County?
Nearby counties
The Coal County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Coal County: Coalgate, Lehigh, Tupelo and Vansant.