Find Tulsa Inmate Population
Tulsa has one of the largest inmate populations in Oklahoma. The David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center holds people arrested across the city and the rest of Tulsa County. You can search Tulsa inmate records around the clock using the county's online jail roster tool. Each listing shows the person's name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. If you need to find someone in Tulsa custody, start with the jail search portal and check for the most current booking data. This page covers every option for looking up Tulsa inmate population records online and in person.
Tulsa Inmate Overview
Tulsa Inmate Search Online
The Tulsa County Inmate Search is the main way to find people in Tulsa custody. It is free. No account is needed. You type a name and get results in seconds. Each record shows the booking date, charges filed, bond amount, and current status. The system pulls data straight from the jail booking records at the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center. It updates as new bookings come in throughout the day and night.
The search tool works around the clock. You can use it from a phone, tablet, or computer. Tulsa inmate population data is public under Oklahoma law. That means anyone can look up who is in custody right now without giving a reason or paying a fee. The tool shows both people waiting for trial and those serving short sentences at the Tulsa jail.
Note: The Tulsa inmate search tool is free and works 24 hours a day with no login required.
David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center
The David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center sits at 300 N Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103. This is the main jail for all of Tulsa County. It has 1,714 beds. People from Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Bixby, Jenks, and other Tulsa County cities all end up here after arrest. The facility handles booking, housing, and release for thousands of inmates each year. It is one of the largest jails in the state.
The jail runs intake operations around the clock. When Tulsa police or the Tulsa County Sheriff bring someone in, the booking process starts right away. Staff take fingerprints and a photo. They log the charges and personal details into the system. A judge sets bond based on the arrest charges and the person's history. Some bonds are preset for common offenses. Others need a formal hearing in front of a judge, which can take a day or two depending on the court schedule.
The courthouse is located at 500 S Denver Ave in downtown Tulsa. Court hearings for Tulsa inmates happen there. You can track the case through the court system once charges get filed.
Tulsa Inmate Population Data
The Tulsa jail holds a large and changing inmate population. On most days, well over a thousand people are in custody. Some are pretrial detainees who could not make bond. Others are serving short jail terms for misdemeanor convictions. Felony inmates who get state prison sentences will transfer out of Tulsa to a state facility. That means the Tulsa inmate population turns over constantly as people bond out, get sentenced, or get moved to other locations.
Tulsa inmate records go beyond just who is in the jail right now. The county keeps booking history data that goes back years. If you need to find out whether someone was arrested in Tulsa at some point in the past, the Public Index for Tulsa County can help. It shows court case records tied to arrests, including case outcomes and sentencing details. This connects the booking side of things with the court side so you get the full picture.
Tulsa Inmate Population Screenshot
The image below shows the Tulsa County inmate search portal, available through the Tulsa Records website.
This tool lets you look up current inmates at the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center. Search results display booking details, charges, and bond information for each person held in Tulsa County custody.
Tulsa Open Records and State Law
Jail records in Tulsa are public. Oklahoma's Open Records Act makes this clear. Under Title 51, Section 24A.8, agencies must share the names of people in custody, the date and reason for their commitment, and a physical description. This law covers the Tulsa jail and every other detention facility in the state. You do not need to explain why you want the information.
The Tulsa Police Department handles arrests within city limits. Their arrest records are also public. You can request incident reports and arrest data from the police side. The jail records come from the county sheriff. Both sets of records fall under Oklahoma's open records law. The Section 24A.5 of the statute lays out which records are open to the public and how you can get them.
State and Federal Inmate Lookups
If someone from Tulsa got sent to state prison, you can find them through the Oklahoma DOC Offender Lookup. This tool covers all state prison inmates across Oklahoma. Search by name or DOC number. Results show which facility holds the person, their sentence, and projected release date. It is free to use.
The VINE notification system is another resource. VINE sends you alerts when an inmate gets released or transferred. You sign up with the person's name or booking number. It works for Tulsa inmates at both the county jail and state prison level. The system runs 24 hours a day. You can set up notifications by phone, email, or text.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network has court dockets and case records for Tulsa County. You can track a case from the initial filing through to the outcome. OSCN is free and open to the public.
Tulsa County Connection
Tulsa sits in Tulsa County. The county sheriff operates the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center and manages all jail records. The Tulsa Police Department makes arrests within city limits, but those people go to the county jail for booking. That is why you search for Tulsa inmates through the county system. The city police handle the arrest. The county handles the jail. All Tulsa inmate population records come from the county side of things.
Nearby Cities
Several cities near Tulsa also send inmates to area jails. Check these nearby locations for more inmate population data: