Woods County Jail

Q: Does Woods County have bail?

Does Woods County have bail? Yes, Woods County recognizes most types of bonds.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Woods County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Woods County? Bail bonds are available in several different forms in Woods County including personal recognizance, cash bond, property bond and surety bond.

Q: Who can set bail in Woods County?

Who can set bail in Woods County? For most non-violent, less serious offenses, Oklahoma uses a bail schedule, also known as jail bail. For more serious offense bail is set by a judge.

Q: When is bail set in Woods County Oklahoma?

When is bail set in Woods County Oklahoma? If the offense charges are listed on the bail schedule the defendant and officers will be provided this information during processing at the jail and bail will be set. More serious offense requires a hearing in front of a judge. This hearing is usually scheduled within 48 hours of arrest, not including weekends and holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Woods County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Woods County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Woods County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 580-327-3434. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Woods County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Woods County?

What happens during booking in Woods County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Woods County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Woods County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Woods County Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Woods County and other Oklahoma and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Woods County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 580-327-3434 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Woods County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Woods County Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Woods County Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Woods County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Woods County Jail?

Answer

To search for an inmate in the Woods 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 580-327-3434 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Criminal Court Case online for an offender that was arrested in Woods County.

Woods County Jail Inmate Search

The Woods County Jail maintains an average of 13 offenders in custody on any given day. The Woods 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 Woods County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 260 offenders.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 2

About the Woods County Jail

Answer

The Sheriff of Alva, Oklahoma works in conjunction with Woods County Health, mental health professionals, and other service providers to create a safe and secure environment to house inmates. Each person who is arrested within the area, whether by the local Marshall, the Sheriff office, or federal arrests made in the county. Medical care and mental health care are both available any time needed, including overnight and weekends. All meals are provided and nutritionally balanced for each inmate for the duration of their incarceration. Both male and female inmates are housed in this location, and the 38 inmate capacity includes both. Juveniles are not housed at this facility, rather they are taken directly to the local juvenile facility for their booking and holding procedures. After booking has been completed, including fingerprinting, mug shots, updated contact information and identifying marks, either the officers will inform detainee of their bail or of their bail hearing that must be held within 48 hours. Only the most serious charges are denied any bail at all. Inmates will then be able to make a phone call to have themselves bailed out, let family know where they are, or reach out to a lawyer. They will then be shown to their cell. Visitors can be approved in advance and are allowed to visit each week during the duration of incarceration, unless that privilege is suspended due to behaviour. Phone and video visits are provided by citytelecoin.com, and this allows for phone calls to be made during daytime hours as early as 7:30am and sometimes until or even past 9pm depending upon the housing location and classes the inmate is participating in.

Jail (Main): 580-327-3434
Sheriff: 580-327-3434

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

Answer

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

Once arrested, the person is taken to Woods 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 Woods 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.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Woods County Jail at 580-327-3434.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 4

Directions / Map to the Woods County Jail

Answer

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

Answer

Steps to pay bail in Woods County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Woods County Jail in Alva 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 580-327-3434.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in Woods County are available for assistance.
Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

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

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 6

Inmate Visitation

Answer

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

Woods County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

407 Government Street
Alva, OK 73717
580-327-3434

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 580-327-3434 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 580-327-3434 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woods County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-327-3434 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

Answer

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Woods County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woods County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-327-3434 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

Answer

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woods County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-327-3434 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

Answer

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

How Do Inmates in Woods County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Woods County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Inmate phone services for inmates at the Woods County Jail are provided by Prodigy Solutions.

Send an Inmate a Deposit Online for them to purchase phone cards, or add money to their account so they can call whoever they want, or be able to call only you.

Funds may be added in person directly at the Woods County jail from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Persons adding funds to an inmate’s account may use cash or credit cards using the kiosk in the office lobby, or by bringing a money order made out to the inmate’s name.
For more information, you can call the Woods County Jail from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or call Prodigy Directly at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Woods 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 Woods County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-327-3434 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

Answer

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Woods County Jail, and what can I send them?

Woods County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Woods 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 Woods 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Woods County Jail
407 Government
Alva, OK 73717

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Woods County Jail
407 Government
Alva, OK 73717

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 Woods County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Woods 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Woods County Jail
407 Government
Alva, OK 73717

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woods County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-327-3434 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 11

Inmate Commissary

Answer

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

Woods County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Oklahoma.
3. Select Woods County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Woods County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Woods County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Woods County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Woods County Jail follow these steps:

Select Oklahoma, then select Woods County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Woods County.
Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Woods County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Woods County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Woods County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woods County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-327-3434 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

Answer

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Woods 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 Woods County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-327-3434 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 13

Inmate Tablets

Answer

Do Inmates in the Woods 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 Woods County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-327-3434 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 14

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

Answer

View photos of the Woods County Jail ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

Answer

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

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Woods County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Woods County

Woods County Jail

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

Steps to pay bail in Woods County

Woods County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Do Inmates in Woods County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Woods County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Woods County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Woods County

Search for an Inmate in Woods County

Woods County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Woods County

Woods County Jail

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

Steps to pay bail in Woods County

Woods County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Do Inmates in Woods County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Woods County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Woods County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Woods County

Search for an Inmate in Woods County

Inmate SearchWoods County & City of Alva

Inmate SearchState of Oklahoma and Federal Lockups

Woods County JailContact Information