Woodward County Booking Records and Police Blotter
Woodward County police blotter and arrest records are held by the Sheriff's Office at 1600 Main Street in Woodward, Oklahoma. The county jail has 43 beds and handles about 1,060 bookings each year. Call 580-256-3261 any time to check on an inmate, or use the tools below to search current booking records, charges, and bond details online.
Woodward County Overview
Woodward County Sheriff's Office
The Woodward County Sheriff's Office is at 1600 Main Street in Woodward. The main sheriff line is 580-256-3264 and the jail line is 580-256-3261. The jail operates 24 hours a day and handles bookings for the city of Woodward and the surrounding rural area.
The Woodward County Jail holds 43 people and books about 1,060 per year. That is nearly 25 bookings per week on average. With 40 percent of inmates turning over each month, custody status can change fast. Call 580-256-3261 for the most current information on any inmate. The jail phone is answered at all hours.
| Office | Woodward County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 Main Street, Suite 1, Woodward, OK 73801 |
| Phone | 580-256-3264 |
| Jail Phone | 580-256-3261 |
| Hours | 24/7 Jail Line |
| Website | Jail Information |
Mail for Woodward County inmates must include the inmate's middle name. Use this address: Inmate's Full Name (including middle name) and ID Number, Woodward County Jail, 1600 Main Street, Suite 1, Woodward, OK 73801. If you leave out the middle name or ID number, mail may not reach the right person.
Woodward County Inmate Search and Arrest Records
The Woodward County jail roster is updated on a regular schedule and is available online. Each entry shows the inmate's name, charges, bond amount, mugshot, and booking date. You can check who is currently in custody without calling the jail during a search.
The jail information page above shows current inmate data and facility details for the Woodward County Jail on Main Street in Woodward.
For court case records in Woodward County, use the Oklahoma State Courts Network at oscn.net. Search by name or case number for free. The ODCR site at odcr.com also covers district court data at no cost.
VINE offers custody notifications for Woodward County. Register at vinelink.com or call 877-654-8463. You will get an alert by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a court date change. The service is free.
How to Get Woodward County Police Blotter Records
Woodward County arrest and booking records are public under Oklahoma law. You can access them at no cost through several channels, or pay $15 for a certified statewide report from the OSBI.
- Jail line: 580-256-3261 (24/7 for custody status)
- Online roster: Through jailexchange.com or county tools (free)
- VINE: vinelink.com or 877-654-8463 (free release alerts)
- OSCN: oscn.net (free court records)
- OSBI CHIRP: chirp.osbi.ok.gov ($15 certified criminal history)
- DOC offender search: okoffender.doc.ok.gov (free, covers state prison inmates)
Oklahoma's Open Records Act in Title 51 gives you the right to ask the Sheriff's Office for records in writing. Submit requests in person at 1600 Main Street, Suite 1, or by mail. The office must respond within a reasonable time. Some records, like active investigation files, may be withheld under specific exemptions in the law.
Woodward County Jail Visitation and Inmate Services
Visitation at the Woodward County Jail uses City Tele Coin. On-site visits are available Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Remote video visits run through the City Tele Coin app or website. The lobby kiosk at the Sheriff's Office is available for free on-site video visits. Remote visits cost based on the City Tele Coin rate. Each session is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Call ahead before visiting and follow all posted guidelines. All visits are monitored and recorded, and violations will result in suspended privileges.
Phone calls go through City Tele Coin as outgoing calls only. Set up a prepaid account at CityTeleCoin.com or through the iTunes or Google Play app. Electronic messaging is also available through City Tele Coin for secure text-style communication with inmates.
Send money to an inmate in person at the jail, online through the provider, or by mailing a money order. Include the inmate's full name including middle name, plus the ID number, on all transactions. Allowed mail items are postcards, envelopes, paperback books, newspapers, and magazines. Hardcover books, explicit content, and contraband are prohibited.
Bond information is available by calling 580-256-3261. Jail staff can confirm current bond amounts and release eligibility. A licensed bail bondsman can also help with the bond process.
State Records and Legal Help for Woodward County
Beyond the local jail, two state agencies hold records that may involve Woodward County residents. The OSBI CHIRP system at chirp.osbi.ok.gov provides certified criminal history reports for $15. These cover statewide arrest and conviction data, not just Woodward County records. If someone has been moved to a state prison after their county case, search the Oklahoma Department of Corrections site at okoffender.doc.ok.gov. That search is free.
If you need legal help in Woodward County, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma can be reached at 405-557-0020. The Oklahoma Bar Association referral line is 405-416-7000. Both offices can help you find an attorney who handles criminal defense, records matters, or civil issues in the Woodward area.
Nearby Counties
Woodward County is in northwestern Oklahoma. The counties below share borders with Woodward County and each maintains public arrest records online.