Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, the Oklahoma County Detention Center is a 2950-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 405-713-1910.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Oklahoma State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Oklahoma County Detention Center at 405-713-1910 for further assistance.
Phone: 405-713-1910
Physical Address:
201 North Shartel Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Oklahoma County Detention Center
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Oklahoma County Detention Center
201 North Shartel Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Oklahoma County Detention Center, 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 405-713-1910 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Criminal Court Case online for an offender that was arrested in Oklahoma County.
Oklahoma County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Oklahoma County Detention Center maintains an average of 2950 offenders in custody on any given day. The Oklahoma County Detention Center 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 Oklahoma County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 62,360 offenders.
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As the largest detention center in Oklahoma County, the Oklahoma County Detention Center houses up to 2700 inmates at any time and requires over 450 staff to do so.
Each member of the staff is focused on the safety and the security of the facility, and inmates are treated in a humane way and respected.
The Oklahoma County Detention Center uses video cameras to provide surveillance both inside and outside of the building, monitoring inmates around the clock and responding to incidents or needs as quickly as possible. Each dayroom and housing unit, and cell also has intercoms to allow staff to communicate with each other and to have faster response times during an emergency situation.
Units are self-contained areas that are made up of cells for lockdowns and overnight, a dayroom for socializing, exercise, or recreation areas, as well as program space and an office. These are organized with inmates of similar classifications of minimum, medium, or maximum security to offer the safest environment for staff and residents.
Programs are active and include parenting, substance use education, substance abuse treatments, academic courses for GED or college credits, as well as life skills classes, counseling, and support groups. Medical care is available around the clock and ongoing medical care including prescriptions are provided for all residents. Inmates have access to tablets which allow them to instigate video visits and phone calls after 7am and before lights out at night, and these can be funded online, and this makes visits simple for those who are unable to attend at the facility.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Oklahoma County Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Oklahoma County Detention Center:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Oklahoma County Detention Center at 405-713-1910.
After being arrested and booked into Oklahoma County Detention Center in Oklahoma City, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 405-713-1910 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, visit the Oklahoma County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Oklahoma County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
201 North Shartel Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-713-1910
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oklahoma County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-713-1910 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 Oklahoma County Detention Center?
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oklahoma County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-713-1910 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Oklahoma County Detention Center?
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
Oklahoma County Detention Center 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 Oklahoma County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Oklahoma County Detention Center
201 North Shartel Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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 Oklahoma County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Oklahoma County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Oklahoma County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oklahoma County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-713-1910 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Oklahoma County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Oklahoma County follow these instructions:
Oklahoma County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Oklahoma County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Oklahoma County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Oklahoma County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-713-1910 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Oklahoma County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Oklahoma County Detention Center 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.
Envelopes
The Oklahoma County Detention Center allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. Envelopes MAY include Money Orders for Inmate Commissary.
Photographs
Inmates are allowed to get up to five photographs per envelope, no larger than 5" x 7", but are also restricted to only five photographs to be in their possession at any one time. Photographs must be of family or friends only. No nudes, violence, etc. Getting an envelope with photos will count towards the weekly package allowed.
Newspapers
No newspapers allowed to be sent to inmates.
Magazines
Families MAY send magazines. 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. See Packages below for more information regarding this policy.
Books
Oklahoma County Detention Center does NOT allow books to be mailed directly to the jail from sources such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million unless they get special permission.
They MAY be sent by family or friends. See instructions and policy below under Packages.
Packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor.
They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items. Oklahoma County Detention Center allows care packages to be sent from Access SecurePack.
Oklahoma County Detention Center also allows you to send ONE PACKAGE to your inmate once a week. The package can include the following:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oklahoma County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-713-1910 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Oklahoma County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Oklahoma County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Oklahoma County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Oklahoma County Detention Center 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
Oklahoma County Detention Center 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 Oklahoma County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Oklahoma County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Oklahoma County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oklahoma County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-713-1910 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Oklahoma County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Oklahoma County Detention Center lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Oklahoma County Detention Center follow these steps:
Oklahoma County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Oklahoma County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Oklahoma County Detention Center lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Oklahoma County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Oklahoma County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oklahoma County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-713-1910 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Oklahoma County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Oklahoma County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Oklahoma County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oklahoma County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-713-1910 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Oklahoma County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Oklahoma County?
This facility, known as "Oklahoma County Detention Center" is also known as John Whetsel Detention Center, ** For visits call 405-713-2015 between 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Visits may be scheduled no more than 48 hours in advance for the current week **, Oklahoma County Detention Center, Oklahoma, Oklahoma.
