Oklahoma County provides a way to lookup inmates in county prisons or facilities through the Oklahoma County Inmate search.
This search is valid only for county facilities and doesn’t extend to state or federal prisons, even if they are located within Oklahoma counties. For example, to search for an inmate in a state prison, you’d have to use Oklahoma Prison Inmate Search and not the Oklahoma County Inmate Search.
This is worth special consideration, because due to the similarities in the name of Oklahoma (state) and Oklahoma County, some people might inadvertently reach the incorrect portal or tool for the search.
On its website, Oklahoma County Detention Center offers several services, including victim services and inmate services. The “Inmate Services” section includes an option for inmate search.
Once on this search page, the user can attempt to find the inmate in one of Oklahoma County’s facilities. To search for an inmate, you’ll have to enter some basic information about the inmate. These include the first name, last name, or booking ID.
The more accurate information you provide for search, the easier and more precise will the result be. While many people try to use the name for search, the easiest way to go through the search is with the Booking ID.
The booking ID is a unique identification provided to every inmate by the county. As such, using this identity for search is a straightforward way to get information on an inmate. Yet, using the name is more intuitive for most people and is the commonly used option.
However, results may not always be as intended when using this option. There might be several results, or there might be none. There is some room for error when using this method. However, not many people know the booking ID or remember it, so the name can be a useful option.
Once the search is complete, it shows the jail roster for the specific inmate. This information can include details like name (first and last), criminal charges, date of birth, release date, and booking number (sometimes also called the booking ID).
If you have reached the roster by searching through the name, now might be a good idea to take note of the booking number. This way, any future searches (if necessary) can be quicker and easier to handle.
Overall, the Oklahoma County Inmate Search is a useful tool. The website is a bit dated and the tool can feel temperamental at times, but it works and provides adequate results.