Alfalfa County Jail

Q: Does Alfalfa County have bail?

Does Alfalfa County have bail? Yes, Alfalfa County recognizes most types of bonds.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Alfalfa County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Alfalfa County? Bail bonds are available in several different forms in Alfalfa County including personal recognizance, cash bond, property bond and surety bond.

Q: Who can set bail in Alfalfa County?

Who can set bail in Alfalfa County? For most non-violent, less serious offenses, Oklahoma uses a bail schedule, also known as jail bail. For more serious offense bail is set by a judge.

Q: When is bail set in Alfalfa County Oklahoma?

When is bail set in Alfalfa County Oklahoma? If the offense charges are listed on the bail schedule the defendant and officers will be provided this information during processing at the jail and bail will be set. More serious offense requires a hearing in front of a judge. This hearing is usually scheduled within 48 hours of arrest, not including weekends and holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Alfalfa County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Alfalfa County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Alfalfa County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 580-596-3269. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Alfalfa County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Alfalfa County?

What happens during booking in Alfalfa County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Alfalfa County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Alfalfa County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Alfalfa County Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Alfalfa County and other Oklahoma and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Alfalfa County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 580-596-3269 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Alfalfa County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Alfalfa County Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Alfalfa County Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Alfalfa County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Alfalfa County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Alfalfa County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 580-596-3269 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Criminal Court Case online for an offender that was arrested in Alfalfa County.

Alfalfa County Jail Inmate Search

The Alfalfa County Jail maintains an average of 14 offenders in custody on any given day. The Alfalfa County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Alfalfa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 280 offenders.

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Question 2

About the Alfalfa County Jail

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Cherokee, Oklahoma, has a three story concrete building that houses their jail and sheriff's office. The Sheriff Office and their officers are responsible for the care of all inmates within the jail and maintaining the jail itself. The small holding facility has space for 14 inmates and is not used for serving sentences. Inmates are held here while they are being booked, and until they have had their arraighment or first appearance and either made bail or are being transferred. This short term holding facility is the main booking facility for the area, however, does not hold juveniles. Online lookup can help to determine where an inmate is being held, how long they are being held for, and what charges they are facing. This allows friends and family to locate anyone they know that has been arrested and arrange bail, visits, mail, or phone calls. Inmates are encouraged to maintain outside connection to ease their release and help them reintegrate into society. For this purpose there are visiting hours Monday to Friday 12pm to 8pm and weekends from 10am until 6 pm. On average 9 people are booked in the facility every day, and the jail is staffed at all times to care for the health and safety of inmates.

Jail (Main): 580-596-3269

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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The booking process explained for Alfalfa County Jail

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Alfalfa County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Alfalfa County Jail include:

Identification verification.
Taking mugshots.
Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA sample collection.
A full-body search.
Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 580-596-3269.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Alfalfa County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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What are the bail options in Alfalfa County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Alfalfa County Jail in Cherokee for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 580-596-3269 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
Licensed bail bond agencies in Alfalfa County can provide assistance.
County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, see the Alfalfa County Jail Bail Guide.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Alfalfa County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Alfalfa County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

300 South Grand
Cherokee, OK 73728
580-596-3269

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 580-596-3269 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 580-596-3269 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alfalfa County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-596-3269 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Alfalfa County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alfalfa County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-596-3269 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Alfalfa County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alfalfa County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-596-3269 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Alfalfa County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Alfalfa County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Alfalfa County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Inmate phone services for inmates at the Alfalfa County Jail are provided by Prodigy Solutions.

Send an Inmate a Deposit Online for them to purchase phone cards, or add money to their account so they can call whoever they want, or be able to call only you.

Funds may be added in person directly at the Alfalfa County jail from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Persons adding funds to an inmate’s account may use cash or credit cards using the kiosk in the office lobby, or by bringing a money order made out to the inmate’s name.
For more information, you can call the Alfalfa County Jail from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or call Prodigy Directly at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Alfalfa County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alfalfa County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-596-3269 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Alfalfa County Jail, and what can I send them?

Alfalfa County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Alfalfa County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Alfalfa County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alfalfa County Jail
300 S. Grand Ave
Cherokee, OK 73728

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alfalfa County Jail
300 S. Grand Ave
Cherokee, OK 73728

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Alfalfa County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Alfalfa County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alfalfa County Jail
300 S. Grand Ave
Cherokee, OK 73728

Alfalfa County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Alfalfa County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Alfalfa County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alfalfa County Jail
300 S. Grand Ave
Cherokee, OK 73728

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alfalfa County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-596-3269 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Alfalfa County Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alfalfa County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-596-3269 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Alfalfa County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alfalfa County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-596-3269 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Alfalfa County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alfalfa County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 580-596-3269 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Alfalfa County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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The booking process explained for Alfalfa County Jail

What are the bail options in Alfalfa County after an arrest?

Alfalfa County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Do Inmates in Alfalfa County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Alfalfa County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Alfalfa County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

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