Tulsa County Inmate Population
Tulsa County inmate population records are available around the clock through the county's online search portal. The David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center at 300 N Denver Ave in Tulsa is one of the largest jails in Oklahoma with 1,714 beds. You can search by name, booking number, or date of birth to find anyone currently in Tulsa County custody. This page covers every tool for looking up inmates, understanding the booking process, and accessing court records tied to Tulsa County cases.
County Seat: Tulsa
Facility: David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center
Capacity: 1,714 beds
Online Search: 24/7 access
Tulsa County Jail Inmate Search
The primary way to search Tulsa County inmate population data is through the Tulsa County inmate search portal. This tool runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can look up any current inmate by name, booking number, or date of birth. Results show the person's charges, bond amount, booking date, and mugshot. The system covers everyone held at the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center.
The search is straightforward. Enter a last name and first name, then hit search. Results come back fast. Each listing shows the key details you need to confirm if someone is in Tulsa County custody. Bond information is included so you can see what it would take to get someone released. Some inmates are held without bond on serious charges. The Tulsa County inmate search tool is the fastest way to check custody status at any hour.
The Tulsa County arrest records page provides a broader view that includes recent arrests and booking activity. This covers people who may have already bonded out or been released. It gives a more complete picture of recent law enforcement activity in Tulsa County.
David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center
The David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center opened in 1997. It sits at 300 N Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103. The facility has 1,714 beds and operates as both a medium and maximum security jail. The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office runs it. Every arrest made within Tulsa County ends up at this facility for booking, whether the arresting agency is the Tulsa Police Department, Broken Arrow police, Owasso police, or county deputies.
The jail processes a high volume of bookings. Tulsa County is one of the most populated counties in Oklahoma, and the inmate population reflects that. Hundreds of people cycle through the facility each week. The booking area runs around the clock. New arrests come in at all hours. Staff process each person through identification, fingerprinting, medical screening, and classification before placing them in a housing unit.
The court clerk's office at the jail is also available 24/7 for bond processing. The main courthouse with public access terminals is at 500 S Denver Ave and operates Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. You can use those terminals to look up Tulsa County case information and check on inmate status in person.
Note: The David L. Moss facility handles both medium and maximum security classifications, so housing assignments depend on the charges and risk assessment for each Tulsa County inmate.
Tulsa County Court Records
The Public Index for Tulsa County covers all court case filings in the district court. Criminal cases linked to Tulsa County inmates appear here with full docket information. You can search by name and find hearing dates, case status, and outcomes. This is free and does not require a login.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network is another resource for Tulsa County court records. OSCN provides court minutes, filings, and judgments for every case. You can search by party name or case number. If you want to follow a Tulsa County case from booking through trial and sentencing, OSCN gives you the complete court timeline. These records complement the jail search tools by showing what happens after the arrest and booking.
Tulsa County Inmate Population and Open Records
Oklahoma's Open Records Act applies to Tulsa County jail records. Title 51 Section 24A.8 requires the jail register to be open for public inspection. For a facility the size of the David L. Moss Center, the register contains thousands of entries. Each entry must include the inmate's name, reason for commitment, and physical description. Tulsa County makes much of this data available online, which goes beyond what the law strictly requires.
Under Section 24A.5, no search fee is allowed when the request is in the public interest. Copy fees are capped at 25 cents per page for standard copies. The 24/7 online search portal effectively eliminates the need for most in-person requests, since you can pull up current Tulsa County inmate data from any computer or phone at any time.
Statewide Tools for Tulsa County
The Oklahoma DOC Offender Lookup covers Tulsa County inmates who have been sentenced and moved to state prison. Given the volume of cases that come through Tulsa County courts, a significant number of inmates end up in the state corrections system each year. The DOC database shows their current facility, sentence length, and release date. It is free to search.
The VINE notification system is also available for Tulsa County. You can register for free custody alerts on any inmate. VINE notifies you when someone is released, transferred, or has a court event. The service runs 24/7 and sends alerts by phone, email, or text. You can set it up at the VINE website or call 1-866-277-7477.
Tulsa County Inmate Records Screenshot
The image below shows the Tulsa County inmate search portal, where you can look up anyone currently held at the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center.
This search tool is available 24/7 and lets you search by name, booking number, or date of birth to find current Tulsa County inmates and their booking details.
Cities in Tulsa County
Tulsa County includes several large cities, all of which use the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center for booking. Tulsa is the county seat and generates the highest volume of arrests. Broken Arrow is the second largest city in the county. Owasso sits in the northern part of the county. Bixby and Jenks are in the southern section. Each city has its own police department, but all bookings go to the one county facility. The Tulsa County inmate population at any time represents arrests from all of these jurisdictions combined.
Local police handle patrols and initial responses. When an arrest is made, the officer transports the person to the David L. Moss Center for processing. From that point, the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office takes over custody. This centralized approach means one facility and one search tool covers the entire county.
Nearby County Jails
If someone is not in Tulsa County custody, they may have been booked into a neighboring county. Check these nearby facilities: