Payne County, OK Arrests & Jail Records
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How To Search Payne County Arrest Records
Of the estimated 86,000 arrests reported across Oklahoma each year, law enforcement agencies in Payne County account for more than 1,300. The Oklahoma Open Records Act makes it possible for members of the public to access Payne County arrest records. However, record searches may be subject to a processing fee, typically not exceeding $15.
While most arrest records are generally accessible to anyone in Payne County, certain records are restricted from public disclosure. Examples of arrest records that may be restricted include those relating to ongoing investigations, minors, domestic violence, and sealed criminal cases. Regardless of the limitations on arrest records, certain authorized persons may have access to confidential arrest records. These persons include the parties involved and their attorneys, law enforcement agencies, Payne County courts, and the District Attorney's Office.
How To Look Up Payne County Arrest Records
Anyone may access Payne County arrest records through several law enforcement and judicial agencies in the county. These agencies include the Sheriff's Office, the local police departments, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, and the Payne County Clerk of Courts.
Sheriff Arrest Records
The Payne County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and jail inmate information in the county. Anyone interested in accessing these records may call or visit the Sheriff's Office in person at the location below:
Payne County Sheriff's Office
606 S. Husband, Room 106
Stillwater, OK 74074
Phone: (405) 372-4522
Additionally, the Sheriff's Office provides an inmate search portal that allows anyone to access the booking information of jail inmates.
Police Arrest Records
Local police departments are another category of law enforcement agencies that provide access to arrest records in Payne County. Interested persons should contact the police department in charge of the city where the arrest took place. Some departments allow interested individuals to make "Open Records" requests for arrest records online through their official websites. Record seekers are therefore advised to confirm these online resources before proceeding with in-person requests. Below is a list of notable local police departments in Payne County:
Oklahoma Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is the central law enforcement agency responsible for assisting other law enforcement agencies with criminal investigations, as well as maintaining criminal history records, DNA profiles, and other arrest-related records. OSBI maintains an online database that allows users to request and retrieve name-based criminal histories of offenders, including arrest-related information. Requests for arrest records must include the first and last name of the subject and the date of birth. A request fee of $15 is required for each search conducted. Interested individuals may also visit OSBI for in-person requests at the location below:
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
6600 North Harvey Pl
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: (405) 848-6724
Criminal Court Records
Payne County arrest records become part of court records once formal charges are brought against the offender. The Clerk of the District Court and the various municipal courts are responsible for maintaining records of criminal cases heard in that particular court. Anyone may search for these records by mail or in person at:
Payne County Courthouse
6600 North Harvey Pl
S. Husband Street, Suite 207
Stillwater, OK 74074
Phone: (405) 372-4774
For all three search options, there is a $5.00 charge per search. Alternatively, interested persons may also visit the online search portal to access criminal cases from 1994 to date. Third-party platforms such as InfoTracer are also useful in providing access to arrest records. Searches on these platforms are usually faster and often at a lower cost.
Arrest Statistics
The arrest rate in Payne County is 27.64 per 1,000 residents. More information on the county's arrest patterns is as follows:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 0 |
| Rape | 70 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Aggravated Assault | 164 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 394 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 178 |
| Larceny | 1,454 |
| Arson | 19 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 234 |
| Total Crimes Against Property | 2,058 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 2,273 |
Source: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Payne County Sheriff’s Office
It is situated in Payne county, Oklahoma with a total number of 91 employees - 0 female, 34 male officers and 57 civilians. Payne County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OK0600000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.
- Agency Name: Payne County Sheriff's Office
- State: Oklahoma
- City: Stillwater
- Type: County
- Address: 606 S Husband St #106
- Phone Number: 405-372-4522
- Fax: (405) 372-1440
- Email: lkitchel@paynecounty.org
- Website: http://www.paynecounty.org/sheriff/
Police Departments in Payne County
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cushing Police Department | 211 W main | 918-225-1212 |
| Perkins Police Department | PO Box 9 120 N Main | (405)547-2445 |
| Stillwater Police Department | 701 S Lewis St | 405-372-4171 |
| Yale Police Department | 209 N Main St | 918-387-2403 |
Payne County Jail
- Agency Name: Payne County OK Jail
- State: OK
- City: Stillwater
- Type: County
- Address: 606 South Husband Street
- Phone Number: 405-372-4522
- Fax: 405-372-1440
- Email: lkitchel@paynecounty.org
- Website: http://sheriff.paynecounty.org/jail/
Prisons and Jails in Payne County
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Correctional Facility | 3200 S. Kings Highway | 918-225-3336 |