Carter County 72 Hour Booking Records
Carter County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center in Ardmore. The Carter County jail processes around 3,400 arrests each year, and the current inmate list is posted online. You can search the roster by last name to find booking dates, charges, and custody status. The facility serves Ardmore, Lone Grove, Healdton, Wilson, and other towns in southern Oklahoma. Booking data is public under state law, and the detention center keeps its roster updated so you can check from home. If you need more details, the Sheriff's Office takes phone calls and walk-in requests during business hours.
Carter County Overview
Carter County Detention Center
The Carter County Detention Center houses all county inmates in Ardmore. It sits at 100 South Washington and takes bookings from the Ardmore Police Department, Lone Grove PD, and other local agencies. The average daily population is around 170 inmates. About 89% are male. Weekly turnover runs at roughly 55%, which means the roster changes fast.
The Carter County Sheriff's Office oversees the facility and maintains all booking records. When someone gets arrested anywhere in Carter County, they end up here. The Sheriff's Office handles records requests by phone, mail, or in person.
| Facility | Carter County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 South Washington Ardmore, OK 73401 |
| Main Line | (580) 223-6014 |
| Detention Center | (580) 221-5505 |
| Website | cartercountysheriff.us |
How to Find Carter County Booking Records
Start with the Carter County Detention Center inmate list. It shows who is currently in custody. Inmates are listed in alphabetical order by last name. The page gets updated as new bookings come in and people bond out or get released.
Public arrest records in Carter County contain a good amount of detail. Each record shows the person's identity and booking info, a physical description, the arrest date and time, a booking ID, the arresting officer and agency, charges, and bond amount. You can also find court info tied to each case. The Carter County arrest records page breaks down the data by age group and shows the types of offenses most common in the county.
The Ardmore City Jail arrests page covers municipal bookings as well. Open the detention center roster, type in a last name, and filter the results. It shows booking date, charges, and custody status for each person.
Note: The detention center roster and municipal records may list the same person if they were transferred between facilities.
Carter County Jail Roster and Sheriff Site
The Carter County Detention Center posts its inmate list online for public access.
The list is sorted by name and shows current inmates with their booking details. It pulls from the jail management system in real time.
The Carter County Sheriff's Office website provides contact info, forms, and links to the detention center.
You can use the Sheriff's site to find phone numbers, mailing addresses, and other resources for requesting booking records.
Carter County Bookings Under Oklahoma Law
Oklahoma's Open Records Act under 51 O.S. 24A.5 makes booking records public. Anyone can request them without giving a reason. Under 51 O.S. 24A.8, jails must share booking data within 72 hours of an arrest. Carter County meets this by posting its roster online. Some active investigation records may be withheld under 51 O.S. 24A.17, but basic booking info like name, charges, and arrest date is nearly always open.
For statewide searches, try the OSBI CHIRP portal for criminal history checks. Court records from Carter County cases are on OSCN and ODCR. The Oklahoma DOC offender lookup tracks people in state prison. And Oklahoma VINE (877-654-8463) lets you monitor custody status changes and get alerts.
Cities in Carter County
Carter County has several towns that use the county detention center for bookings.
Other communities in Carter County include Lone Grove, Healdton, Wilson, Dickson, Gene Autry, Ringling, Ratliff City, Elmore City, and Burneyville. All county arrests go through the Carter County Detention Center.
Nearby Counties
If you cannot find someone in the Carter County jail roster, check the neighboring counties listed below.