Staff at the 67-bed Nowata County Jail can be reached 24 hours a day for inmate information at 918-273-2287.
After an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, the person is brought here for booking and processing. What happens next depends on the charges: they may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the end of their trial.
Check the inmate search tool to see the current list of people in custody.
Inmates who receive a sentence of less than one year stay at this jail to serve it. Those who receive longer sentences are moved to the Oklahoma State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the jail roster, getting directions, and using services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Hang on to the inmate’s booking or jail ID number; it’s often required to send mail or messages. If you can’t find it online, call Nowata County Jail at 918-273-2287.
Phone: 918-273-2287
Physical Address:
229 North Maple
Nowata, OK 74048
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name
Nowata County Jail
229 N. Maple
Nowata, OK 74048
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Name
Nowata County Jail
229 N. Maple
Nowata, OK 74048
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Nowata 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 918-273-2287 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Criminal Court Case online for an offender that was arrested in Nowata County.
Nowata County Jail Inmate Search
The Nowata County Jail maintains an average of 67 offenders in custody on any given day. The Nowata 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 Nowata County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,340 offenders.
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Standing proudly near the county sheriff's office, the Nowata County Jail is within Nowata, Oklahoma. The office of the sheriff is also responsible for the operation of the jail, along with patrolling the county and enforcing the local laws. County officers can serve warrants, serve subpoenas, complete background checks and do fingerprinting for community members, and more.
Another involved part of the community, Nowata County Health, provides the health and mental health care that is required by all inmates when they are incarcerated at the facility.
To locate an inmate the online inmate search can be used, and victims are able to access the VINE online search or hotline that also sends alerts when the custody of the inmate named changes in some way.
Inmates have access to the phones to call their friends and famly from 6am until 11pm each day, allowing them to remain in contact with people outside of the facility.
Visits will only be permitted after 7:30am and must end before 9pm, with other restrictions being based upon inmate and visitor behaviour, classes and programs they are attending, and other eents that may arise.
This small facility has a capacity of only 67 beds, and these are allocated to both male and female inmates, but only holds adult offenders.
Juvenile offenders are taken to the local juvenile facility and housed their until their trial. In these locations, inmates will remain while they are awaiting their arraignments and bail, or while they are on trial, and even while serving sentences.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Nowata 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 Nowata County Jail:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 918-273-2287.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Nowata County Jail in Nowata, 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 918-273-2287 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Nowata County, Oklahoma, visit the Nowata County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Nowata County Jail? What is the Schedule?
229 North Maple
Nowata, OK 74048
918-273-2287
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
Visitation for Nowata County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Nowata County Jail allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nowata County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-273-2287 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 Nowata County Jail?
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
Visitation for Nowata County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Nowata County Jail allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nowata County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-273-2287 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Nowata County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Nowata County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 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 the Nowata County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate Name
Nowata County Jail
229 N. Maple
Nowata, OK 74048
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Nowata County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Nowata County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Nowata County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nowata County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-273-2287 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Nowata County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Nowata County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Inmate phone services for inmates at the Nowata County Jail are provided by Prodigy Solutions.
Send an Inmate a Deposit Online to add money to their account so they can call whoever they want, or be able to call only you.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Nowata County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Nowata County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-273-2287 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Nowata 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 Nowata County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-273-2287 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Nowata County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Nowata County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Nowata County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Nowata County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Nowata County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Nowata County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Nowata County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Nowata County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nowata County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-273-2287 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Nowata County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
The Nowata County Jail contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Nowata County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Nowata County Jail.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Nowata County Jail.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
The Nowata County Jail contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Nowata County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Nowata County Jail.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Nowata County Jail.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nowata County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-273-2287 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Nowata 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 Nowata County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 918-273-2287 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Nowata County?
