Harper County Jail

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Harper County Jail Information

Located in Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma, the Harper County Jail is a 11-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 580-735-2213.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.

The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.

Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Oklahoma State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Harper County Jail at 580-735-2213 for assistance.

Phone: 580-735-2213

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

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

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
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

How is booking conducted at Harper County Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Harper County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Harper County Jail:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 580-735-2213.

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

How to post bail for someone arrested in Harper County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Harper County Jail in Buffalo, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 580-735-2213 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Harper County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Harper County, Oklahoma, visit the Harper County Jail Bail Information 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
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Harper County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Harper County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.



All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

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 Harper County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

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?

Harper County Jail Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Harper County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Harper County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.



All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

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 Harper County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

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?

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?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Harper County

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Harper County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin Phone Services include Prepaid Accounts and Calling Cards for your inmate in Harper County Jail to call you and others.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
  • This is a fee based service, but regular calls are capped at $0.21 per minute and collect calls capped at $0.25 per minute.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Harper County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

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?

Harper County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Harper County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Harper 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:
Harper County Jail
311 SE 1st Street
Buffalo, OK 73834



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Harper County Jail
311 SE 1st Street
Buffalo, OK 73834



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
The Harper County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Harper County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Harper County Jail
311 SE 1st Street
Buffalo, OK 73834

Harper County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Harper 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 Harper County Jail:
Harper County Jail
311 SE 1st Street
Buffalo, OK 73834


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 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?

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?

Harper County Jail contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.


City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Harper County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Harper County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Harper County inmate.
  • This is a fee based service.
  • For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
  • Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Harper County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

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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Are there photos of the Harper County Jail? What does it look like?
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