Washita County Inmate Population Records
Washita County inmate population records are held at the Sheriff's Office in Cordell, the county seat in western Oklahoma. The jail here serves Cordell, Burns Flat, Canute, and the surrounding rural areas. Like many smaller Oklahoma counties, Washita County does not maintain an online jail roster. You can get current inmate information by contacting the Sheriff's Office or by using statewide court and corrections databases. This page details the best ways to search for Washita County inmates and access their booking records.
County Seat: Cordell
Region: Western Oklahoma
Facility Type: Small County Jail
Washita County Jail Overview
The Washita County jail is in Cordell. The Sheriff's Office runs it. All arrests in the county lead to booking at this facility. The jail is small, which is typical for rural western Oklahoma counties. The Washita County inmate population stays low on most days. Deputies from the Sheriff's Office, Burns Flat police, and Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers all bring arrested individuals to this one jail for processing.
Booking records contain the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the date of arrest. A mugshot gets taken during intake. Fingerprints are collected and forwarded to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for the state criminal history system. These records are public under Oklahoma law. You can ask to see them at the Sheriff's Office in Cordell during regular hours. The daily inmate count in Washita County rarely climbs very high, but the facility stays ready to handle bookings as they come in.
If the jail reaches capacity, the Sheriff's Office can arrange to house inmates in a neighboring county. Custer County and Beckham County both have larger facilities and have worked with smaller nearby counties when overflow becomes an issue.
Washita County Inmate Search Tools
The Public Index for Washita County lets you look up court records from the district court. Criminal cases tied to Washita County inmates appear here. You can search by name and find docket entries, hearing dates, and case outcomes. This is free to use and does not require a login.
The JailExchange listing for Washita County has jail contact details and visiting information. It gives you a quick way to find the phone number and address for the Sheriff's Office. The Oklahoma DOC Offender Lookup covers anyone who has moved from Washita County to state prison. Search by name to find their current facility, sentence, and release date.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network is another option for Washita County case data. OSCN shows court minutes, filings, and judgments. If you want to track a case from arrest through sentencing, OSCN provides that timeline. Between these tools, you can piece together the full picture even though Washita County does not have its own online inmate roster.
Open Records in Washita County
Title 51 Section 24A.8 of Oklahoma's Open Records Act requires that the Washita County jail register be available for public inspection. The register must show each inmate's name, the reason they were committed, and a physical description. The Sheriff's Office cannot refuse a valid request for this data. It is your legal right under state law.
Copy fees are set by statute. Standard copies cost no more than 25 cents per page. Certified copies go up to a dollar. Section 24A.5 says there is no search fee when the records request serves the public interest. The statewide databases mentioned above are all free to access online. If your request gets denied, the district attorney's office is the place to go for help.
Washita County Custody Notifications
The VINE victim notification system includes Washita County. VINE is free. You register for alerts on a specific inmate and get notified when their custody status changes. Releases, transfers, and escapes trigger alerts. You can sign up on the VINE website or call 1-866-277-7477 for help.
Because Washita County does not have an online jail roster, VINE fills an important gap. Instead of calling the Sheriff's Office every day to check on someone, you set up a VINE alert once and wait for the update. The system operates 24 hours a day, so you get notified even outside of office hours. It covers both county and state custody in Oklahoma.
Washita County Booking Process
Arrests in Washita County lead to booking at the jail in Cordell. The process covers identification, mugshot, fingerprints, and charge documentation. Bond is set per the court's schedule. Medical screening is done during intake. After processing, the inmate gets placed in a housing area based on gender and security classification. The Washita County jail is small, so options are limited, but the basics are covered.
Inmates who are sentenced to more than one year get transferred to a state prison. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections handles all long-term sentences. For Washita County inmates staying at the local level, they remain in the county jail until their case resolves through bond, acquittal, or completion of a short sentence. The Sheriff's Office also handles transport to court for hearings and trials.
Note: Washita County inmates needing specialized medical care may be transferred to a facility with better resources.
Towns Served by Washita County Jail
Washita County includes Cordell, Burns Flat, and Canute. Cordell is the county seat. Burns Flat is known for being home to the Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark. Canute is a small community on Interstate 40. All arrests in these towns go through the Washita County jail in Cordell. There are no separate municipal holding facilities. The Washita County inmate population comes from bookings across the entire county.
The image below shows the Oklahoma Department of Corrections offender search, which you can use to find Washita County inmates in the state prison system.
Search by name to find anyone convicted in Washita County who has been transferred to a state correctional facility.
Nearby County Jails
If the person you are searching for is not in Washita County custody, check these nearby facilities: