Grant County Police Blotter Records
Grant County police blotter records are kept by the Sheriff's Office at 219 1st Street in Medford, Oklahoma. The Grant County Jail, located at the same address, holds up to 39 inmates and processes approximately 780 bookings per year. You can call 580-395-2356 at any time to ask about current inmates, since the jail operates around the clock. The Sheriff's Office covers communities including Deer Creek, Lamont, Medford, Nash, Pond Creek, and Wakita. For court records connected to arrests in Grant County, you can search the Oklahoma State Courts Network at oscn.net free of charge. Written records requests are accepted by mail or in person at the Medford address.
Grant County Overview
Grant County Sheriff's Office
The Grant County Sheriff's Office is located at 219 North 1st Street in Medford, the county seat. The Sheriff handles law enforcement for all unincorporated parts of the county and provides coverage to smaller municipalities. Grant County is in north-central Oklahoma near the Kansas border. The communities served by the Sheriff include Deer Creek, Lamont, Lost Springs, Medford, Nash, Pond Creek, Renfrow, and Wakita.
The county jail sits at the same address as the Sheriff's Office. With 39 beds and roughly 780 bookings per year, the facility sees significant turnover. The weekly turnover rate runs near 55%. Most stays are short. People held on more serious charges or sentenced to longer terms are typically moved to a regional or state facility. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The jail runs 24 hours a day, so calls about current inmates are accepted at any time.
| Agency | Grant County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 North 1st Street, Medford, OK 73759 |
| Phone | 580-395-2356 |
| Office Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Jail Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Jail Capacity | 39 inmates |
| Annual Bookings | Approximately 780 per year |
Sample demographic data from the Grant County Jail shows the population is predominantly male (around 87%) with the largest age groups in the 25-40 range. This is consistent with county jail demographics across rural Oklahoma.
Grant County Inmate Lookup
Grant County does not currently publish an online inmate roster. To find out if someone is in custody at the Grant County Jail, call 580-395-2356. The line operates 24 hours a day because of the jail's around-the-clock operations. When you call, have the person's full name ready. If you know their date of birth, that helps staff pull the right record quickly.
In-person visits to check on a booking are accepted during business hours at 219 North 1st Street in Medford. Written requests for formal records are also an option. Send your written request to: Grant County Sheriff, Attention: Jail Records, 219 North 1st Street, Medford, OK 73759. Include the person's full name, inmate ID number if known, and the date of the booking.
When you get a response, the information typically includes the person's full name, booking date, current charges, bond amount, and mugshot if available. Update frequency for unofficial third-party listings may vary, but official records are updated daily by jail staff.
The VINE system at vinelink.com or by calling 877-654-8463 lets you register to receive automatic notifications when a Grant County inmate's custody status changes. This is free for anyone in Oklahoma and covers county jails statewide.
Third-party jail data aggregators compile public booking information for Grant County, including the JailExchange Grant County page, which may show recent booking details and mugshots when released from official sources.
Third-party sources aggregate publicly released booking records from Grant County and other Oklahoma county jails, providing an additional resource alongside direct contact with the Sheriff's Office.
Grant County Arrest Records Request
Grant County arrest and blotter records are public under Oklahoma's Open Records Act. The act at Title 51, Section 24A.5 gives any person the right to ask for government records, including booking logs, arrest reports, and incident summaries. The Grant County Sheriff's Office must respond within a reasonable period as required by Title 51, Section 24A.8.
You can request records by phone at 580-395-2356, in person at 219 North 1st Street in Medford, or by written mail request. For historical records, a written request is the most reliable method. Address it to: Grant County Sheriff, Attention: Jail Records, 219 North 1st Street, Medford, OK 73759. Include the subject's name, date of birth, and the approximate time frame you are researching.
Copy fees apply at standard county rates. Certified copies cost extra. If your request requires significant research time, a research fee may also apply. Most payments are accepted by cash, money order, or cashier's check. Simple requests for current or recent records are often handled quickly, especially if you call first to confirm the record exists.
Note: Some information in arrest reports may be withheld if the case involves an ongoing investigation, a minor, or other legally protected information.
VINE and Statewide Oklahoma Tools
VINE covers Grant County through Oklahoma's statewide notification network. If you want alerts about an inmate's custody status without calling repeatedly, sign up at vinelink.com or by calling 877-654-8463. The service is free and notifies you automatically of any status changes, including release, transfer, or escape. It works for all Oklahoma county jails as well as state prisons.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation runs the CHIRP criminal history system. CHIRP covers statewide arrest records, charges, and case dispositions from all 77 counties. This is a broader tool than the county jail roster and can show you past arrests and convictions that go beyond the current Grant County booking list.
If someone from a Grant County case ends up in a state DOC facility, track them through the Oklahoma Department of Corrections at okoffender.doc.ok.gov. DOC handles long-term sentences that exceed what the county jail can hold. For short-term or pre-trial detention in Grant County, the Sheriff's Office records are the right starting point.
Grant County Court Records on OSCN
Criminal cases from Grant County arrests appear in the Oklahoma State Courts Network at oscn.net once charges are filed by the district attorney. OSCN is free to use and requires no account. You can search by name or case number and see charge descriptions, hearing dates, and case outcomes for Grant County district court cases.
OSCN is the best tool for tracking what happens after an arrest in Grant County. The jail roster tells you who is in custody. OSCN tells you what the legal system has done with the charges. Using both gives you a complete picture of any criminal matter in the county.
Legal help for Grant County residents is available through Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma for qualifying individuals. For attorney referrals, the Oklahoma Bar Association can connect you with a licensed lawyer to assist with any Grant County legal matter.
Cities in Grant County
Grant County is a rural north-central Oklahoma county with Medford as its seat. Other communities include Deer Creek, Lamont, Nash, Pond Creek, Renfrow, and Wakita. All county-level arrests are processed through the Grant County Sheriff's Office and jail in Medford.
No cities in Grant County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. Residents of any Grant County community should contact the Sheriff's Office at 580-395-2356 for blotter and arrest record requests.
Nearby Counties
Grant County borders four other Oklahoma counties. Each operates its own sheriff's office and jail records system.