A Tulsa County Jail inmate search is the fastest way to locate someone after an arrest — and you can do it in minutes without driving anywhere or waiting on hold. This guide gives you the exact tools, the right steps, and what to do the moment you find them.
Where Is Tulsa County Jail?
The main jail in Tulsa is the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center. Most people call it David L. Moss or simply the Tulsa County Jail. It is located at:
- Address: 300 N. Denver Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74103
- Phone: (918) 596-8900
- Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
This is where most people end up after an arrest in Tulsa County. However, some people get held at the Tulsa City Jail or a city jail in Broken Arrow or Sapulpa first. If your search comes up empty at David L. Moss, keep reading — we cover that below.
How to Run a Tulsa County Jail Inmate Search
The fastest way to find someone is through the official online lookup tool. You do not need to call anyone or go in person. The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office runs a free inmate search that updates regularly.
Step 1: Go to the Inmate Lookup Tool
Head to the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Jail Information page. This is the official database for David L. Moss. It lets you search by name and see current booking status.
Step 2: Enter What You Know
You need at least the person’s first and last name. The more details you have, the easier the search. Here is what helps:
- Full legal name (not a nickname)
- Booking number (if you have it)
- Date of birth — especially useful for common names that return multiple results
Step 3: Read the Results
Once you find the right person, you will see several important pieces of information. Here is what each one means:
- Charges: What they were arrested for
- Bond Amount: The total amount the court set for their release
- Booking Date: When they were brought into the jail
- Hold Status: Whether additional holds may delay release
Write all of this down. You will need it when you call a bondsman.
What If They Don’t Show Up in the Tulsa County Inmate Search?
Don’t panic. There are a few common reasons someone might not appear right away.
- They were just booked. It can take several hours after an arrest for someone to appear in the system. The jail processes between 100 and 120 people per day, so delays happen.
- They are at a different facility. Broken Arrow, Sapulpa, and Sand Springs each have their own city jails. People sometimes get held there before transfer to David L. Moss.
- The name is entered differently. Try alternate spellings or a middle name. If the booking used their legal name and you searched a nickname, they won’t come up.
If you still cannot find them, call David L. Moss directly at (918) 596-8900. Staff can help locate someone even if they have not been fully processed yet.
What to Do Once You Find Them
Finding the person is step one. Getting them out is step two. Once you have their name, charges, and bond amount from the Tulsa County Jail inmate search, you are ready to call a licensed Oklahoma bail bonds agent.
Here is how the bail bond process works:
- Call a licensed bondsman and give them the inmate’s information.
- The bondsman reviews the charges and bond amount.
- You pay a percentage of the total bond — usually 10% — as the bondsman’s fee.
- The bondsman posts the bond at the jail.
- The jail processes the release, which can take anywhere from 2 to 12 hours at David L. Moss.
A good bondsman walks you through every step so you are never guessing what comes next. At Signature Bail Bonds, we offer zero percent financing and cash discounts on qualifying bonds — so even if the amount feels overwhelming, we have options.
How Long Does Release Take After the Bond Is Posted?
Release times at David L. Moss vary. On average, expect somewhere between 2 and 8 hours after the bond is posted. A few things can slow it down:
- Inmate counts: The jail counts all inmates three times a day. No releases happen during a count.
- Court-ordered releases: Judges’ release orders take priority over bail bond releases.
- Out-of-county warrants: If the system flags a warrant from another county or state, it must be resolved before release.
- Booking backlog: Tulsa County Jail is one of the busiest in Oklahoma. High-volume nights slow everything down.
The sooner you call a bondsman, the sooner the clock starts. Do not wait until morning.
Key Numbers to Save Right Now
Having the right numbers ready saves time when every minute counts:
- David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center: (918) 596-8900
- Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office: (918) 596-5600
- Signature Bail Bonds — Tulsa: (918) 744-6688
- Signature Bail Bonds — Sapulpa: (918) 512-6000
Save these in your phone now. The middle of the night is a bad time to go searching for numbers.
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