Harper County Jail

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Harper County

Harper County Jail

The 11-bed Harper County Jail answers inmate information calls at 580-735-2213 24 hours a day.

This is where the county brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, some are bonded out or released on their own recognizance, and some are held until their trial is resolved.

Use the inmate search tool to look through the roster of people who have been arrested and are still in custody.

After sentencing, those with less than a year to serve remain at the jail. Those with more than a year to serve are transferred to the Oklahoma State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers information on the visitation schedule and rules, depositing funds, mailing letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Always save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which you may need for mail. If it isn’t online, call Harper County Jail at 580-735-2213.

Inmate Services

Phone: 580-735-2213

Physical Address:
 311 SE 1st Street
Buffalo, OK 73834

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate Name
Harper County Jail
311 SE 1st Street
Buffalo, OK 73834

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate Name
Harper County Jail
311 SE 1st Street
Buffalo, OK 73834

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Harper County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Harper 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 580-735-2213 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Criminal Court Case online for an offender that was arrested in Harper County.

Harper County Jail Inmate Search

The Harper County Jail maintains an average of 11 offenders in custody on any given day. The Harper 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 Harper County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 220 offenders.

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About the Harper County Jail
Harper County Jail and Sheriff Office are located in Buffallo, Harper County, Oklahoma. With only 11 beds at maximum capacity, the small holding facility is used for all of the new detainees upon their arrest. It is run by the local sheriff and their staff, and is where any adult who is arrested, and in some cases juveniles, are taken to be booked and processed. Juveniles are transferred to the local juvenile facility while adults remain in the facility until they are released on bail, have been found not guilty or charges have been dropped, or they have served a short sentence. Many short sentences in the facility are those that are 90 days or less, and rarely are longer sentences served in this building. Those who receive a long sentence or require maximum security facilities are transferred to a larger facility close by. The inmate listing that is run by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and is regularly updated with listings of who is located at what facility. This system allows family and friends to find their loved ones after they have been arrested. Outgoing calls are permitted both to attorneys to plan a legal defense as well as to family or friends. Visitors may plan a visit on Saturday or Sunday only and will be after 9am but before 3pm.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Harper County Jail?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Harper County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Harper County Jail include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Harper County Jail at 580-735-2213.

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

Steps to pay bail in Harper County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Harper County Jail in Buffalo for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 580-735-2213.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 580-735-2213).
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Harper County are available for assistance.
  • Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To learn more about the bail process in Harper County, Oklahoma, visit the Harper County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Harper County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

311 SE 1st Street
Buffalo, OK 73834
580-735-2213

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 580-735-2213 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 580-735-2213 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harper County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-735-2213 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 Harper County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harper County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-735-2213 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Harper County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Harper County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate Name
Harper County Jail
311 SE 1st Street
Buffalo, OK 73834

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 580-735-2213 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harper County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-735-2213 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

Collect Calls

  • Almost every jail, including Harper County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
  • Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

  • Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
  • To find out about Harper County Jail phone services, call 580-735-2213 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
  • Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harper County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-735-2213 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Harper 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 Harper County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-735-2213 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Harper County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Harper County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate Name
Harper County Jail
311 SE 1st Street
Buffalo, OK 73834

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 580-735-2213 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harper County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-735-2213 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Harper 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 Harper County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-735-2213 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Harper 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 Harper County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-735-2213 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Harper Clark Comanche Ellis Woodward Woods Beaver
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