Oklahoma State Prisons
28 facilities- Catalyst Behavioral Services- Cameo
- Catalyst Behavioral Services- Ivanhoe
- Center Point - Osage County OK
- Center Point, Inc. - OKC
- Hillside OK Community Corrections Center
Federal Facilities in Oklahoma
2 facilitiesOklahoma County Jails
73 facilities- Adair County OK Jail
- Alfalfa County Jail
- Atoka County Jail
- Beaver County OK Jail
- Beckham County OK Jail
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Oklahoma DOC offender search searches by ODOC number or name. Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country - and has historically had the highest female incarceration rate in the US. State Question 780/781 passed in 2016 has begun reducing the prison population.
The official inmate search is available at doc.ok.gov/offender-search. FCI El Reno and FCC Oakdale serve Oklahoma federal inmates.
Visitation in Oklahoma Facilities
Oklahoma DOC visitor approval requires a visitor application. Processing takes 3 - 4 weeks. Background checks for adult visitors. Oklahoma has expanded video visitation options across many facilities.
Always confirm visiting schedules directly with the facility before traveling. Find specific visitation rules on each facility's page in our Oklahoma prison directory.
Sending Mail to Oklahoma Inmates
Oklahoma DOC mail requires the ODOC number. Standard 4x6 photos accepted. Some Oklahoma facilities have transitioned to digital mail systems - verify current policy for your facility.
InmateAid delivers letters and photos, postcards, and magazines to Oklahoma facilities. Want to receive letters without sharing your home address? Our Letters From Inmates service scans and delivers inmate mail to your account.
Phone Calls from Oklahoma Facilities
Oklahoma is not currently among the states that offer free inmate phone calls. Securus Technologies holds the Oklahoma DOC contract.
Following the FCC's Martha Wright-Reed Order (effective April 6, 2026), per-minute rates for inmate calls are now federally capped at state and federal facilities. Find current carrier and rate information on each facility's page in our Oklahoma prison directory.
Sending Money to Oklahoma Inmates
Commissary funds let inmates purchase approved items from the facility store. Primary money transfer options for Oklahoma:
- JPay (primary for Oklahoma DOC)
- Money orders at some facilities
- Lobby kiosks
See our Send Money guide or navigate to the specific facility page for current provider information.
Reentry Resources in Oklahoma
Planning for release is one of the most important things a family can do. These organizations provide support in Oklahoma:
- Oklahoma DOC Reentry - Official reentry programs
- Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma - Free civil legal help statewide
- Oklahoma Policy Institute - Criminal justice reform policy advocacy
- Mental Health Association Oklahoma - Mental health services including reentry
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma Prisons
Why does Oklahoma have such a high incarceration rate?
Oklahoma has consistently ranked among the top two or three states for incarceration rate per capita, and held the highest female incarceration rate in the United States for most of the past two decades. The causes are interconnected: mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses with little judicial discretion, a culture of tough sentencing in state courts, inadequate investment in mental health and substance abuse treatment alternatives, and high rates of poverty and addiction in the general population. State Question 780, passed by Oklahoma voters in 2016, reclassified simple drug possession from a felony to a misdemeanor - this has begun reducing the prison population, but the effects take years to fully materialize.
What is Mabel Bassett Correctional Center?
Mabel Bassett Correctional Center near McLoud in Pottawatomie County is Oklahoma's primary women's facility and has been described as one of the largest women's prisons in the United States by inmate count. The facility has faced significant scrutiny over years related to overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and conditions. As Oklahoma has the highest female incarceration rate in the country - more than twice the national average - MBCC operates under extraordinary population pressure. If your family member is at MBCC, stay in regular contact with case management staff about programming and release planning.
What is the ODOC number?
Every Oklahoma state inmate is assigned a unique ODOC number when they enter state custody. It must appear on all mail sent to ODOC facilities. Find it through the Oklahoma DOC offender search at doc.ok.gov. County jail detainees have their own booking numbers entirely separate from ODOC numbers. Once assigned at state intake, the number is permanent for the sentence regardless of facility transfers.
Does Oklahoma have free prison phone calls?
No - Oklahoma has not eliminated phone call fees. Securus Technologies holds the ODOC contract. The FCC's April 2026 rate caps apply to interstate calls from state facilities, reducing costs from historical highs, but calls are not free. Oklahoma has 77 county jails with widely varying phone providers and rates. Set up a Securus prepaid account for state facility calls rather than accepting collect calls.
What is Oklahoma State Penitentiary?
Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester is Oklahoma's only maximum-security state prison, dating to 1911. McAlester is in southeastern Oklahoma, about 130 miles from Oklahoma City and 95 miles from Tulsa. OSP houses Oklahoma's death row and is where the state carries out executions. The facility also hosts the Oklahoma Prison Rodeo - one of the last remaining prison rodeos in the United States, held in spring and drawing thousands of visitors from across the state. Contact OSP at 918-423-4700 for visiting information and procedures.
How has State Question 780 changed Oklahoma's prisons?
State Question 780, passed by Oklahoma voters in November 2016, reclassified simple possession of controlled substances and several low-level property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. This was one of the most significant sentencing reforms in Oklahoma history. Because misdemeanor sentences are served in county jails (capped at one year) rather than state prisons, the reform reduced the flow of new inmates into the ODOC state system. The companion measure, SQ 781, redirected projected savings to community-based treatment programs. The reforms have helped, but Oklahoma's prison population remains among the highest per capita in the country - these changes take years to fully work through the system.