Woods County Police Blotter and Arrest Records
Woods County police blotter records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office at 407 Government Street in Alva, Oklahoma. The jail holds 13 people and logs around 260 bookings per year. Call 580-327-3434 at any time to ask about an inmate, or use the tools below to search the online roster for current booking details, charges, and bond status.
Woods County Overview
Woods County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Woods County Sheriff's Office is located at 407 Government Street in Alva. The office handles law enforcement for the entire county and runs the county jail. Staff answer the jail phone at 580-327-3434 around the clock, seven days a week.
With only 13 beds, the Woods County Jail is one of the smallest in Oklahoma. About 55 percent of inmates turn over each week, which is a high rate compared to most county facilities. The jail books around 260 people per year. Because the capacity is so limited, inmates who cannot be housed locally may be transferred to a neighboring county facility.
| Office | Woods County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 407 Government Street, Alva, OK 73717 |
| Phone | 580-327-3434 |
| Jail Phone | 580-327-3434 |
| Hours | 24/7 |
| Website | Jail Information |
Mail for Woods County inmates goes to: Inmate's Full Name and ID Number, Woods County Jail, 407 Government, Alva, OK 73717. Include the ID number on all mail. Allowed items include postcards, envelopes, newspapers, magazines, and paperback books. Hardcover books and contraband are not permitted.
Woods County Inmate Search and Booking Records
The Woods County jail roster is available online. It lists current inmates with names, charges, bond amounts, mugshots, and booking dates. The roster updates as often as every 15 minutes or at least once per day. Because the jail is small and turnover is fast, it is worth checking the roster more than once if someone may have been recently released or moved.
The jail information page above shows current inmate data and facility details for the Woods County Jail in Alva.
VINE is available for Woods County. Go to vinelink.com or call 877-654-8463 to register for release and transfer alerts. Alerts are sent by phone, text, or email at no cost. Given the high weekly turnover rate at this jail, VINE can save you a lot of repeat calls.
For district court records and case filings in Woods County, use the Oklahoma State Courts Network at oscn.net. Search is free by name or case number. The ODCR site at odcr.com is another option for court data.
Access Options for Woods County Police Blotter Data
Woods County arrest and booking records are public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. You can check them online at no cost, or request certified reports from the state for a fee. Here are the main ways to search.
- Jail phone: 580-327-3434 (24/7 for custody confirmation)
- Online inmate roster: Through jailexchange.com or the county site (free)
- VINE: vinelink.com or 877-654-8463 (free release alerts)
- OSCN: oscn.net (free court case search)
- OSBI CHIRP: chirp.osbi.ok.gov ($15 per certified report)
- DOC offender lookup: okoffender.doc.ok.gov (free, for state prison inmates)
Written public records requests can be submitted to the Sheriff's Office at 407 Government Street in Alva or by mail. Under Title 51 of the Oklahoma code, government agencies must provide access to public records within a reasonable time. Active investigation records may be exempt from disclosure.
Woods County Jail Visitation and Inmate Services
Visitation at the Woods County Jail uses Prodigy Inmate Visitation. On-site visits are available daily from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Remote video visits run during three daily windows: 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM, and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Each visit lasts 20 minutes. On-site visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Register at ProdigySales.com and submit a photo as part of the sign-up process. Call Prodigy customer support at 866-700-4545, extension 7, if you need help.
Phone calls go through Prodigy as well. Inmates can make outgoing calls. For questions on setting up a prepaid phone account, call 866-700-4545.
Electronic messaging is also available through Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Each text message costs $1.00, each photo costs $1.00, and a 30-second video message costs $3.00. Pay online, by phone at 866-700-4545, or at the jail kiosk.
Commissary at Woods County Jail is handled by Access Securepak. Call 800-546-6283, email customerservice@securepak.net, or use live chat Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM or Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST. To order, register online at the Access Securepak site, select Oklahoma, and choose Woods County Jail. You can send food, snacks, hygiene products, electronics, and apparel.
Additional State Records and Legal Help
The OSBI CHIRP system provides certified criminal history reports for $15. These cover arrests and convictions statewide, not just Woods County. Get them at chirp.osbi.ok.gov. If the person you are looking for has been sentenced and moved to a state facility, search the Oklahoma Department of Corrections offender site at okoffender.doc.ok.gov.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma can help if you need free legal advice. Call 405-557-0020 to check eligibility. For a private attorney, the Oklahoma Bar Association referral line is 405-416-7000. Both organizations cover clients in Woods County.
Bond details are available by calling the jail at 580-327-3434. Staff can tell you the current bond amount and whether an inmate can be released. A licensed bail bondsman can walk you through posting bond if needed.
Nearby Counties
Woods County is in northwestern Oklahoma. The counties below share borders with Woods County and each has public arrest records available online.