Find Shawnee Jail Roster Records
Shawnee jail roster records are managed through the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center, which serves as the main detention facility for the city and the surrounding area. Shawnee is the county seat of Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma, and all local arrests funnel into the county system. The jail roster gets updated within minutes of any booking change, so it stays current. You can search for inmates online, see their charges, check bond information, and find out when they were booked. This page covers the tools and steps to search Shawnee jail roster data along with important details about records access and Oklahoma law.
Shawnee Overview
Shawnee Jail Roster Search
The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center inmate page is where you search the Shawnee jail roster. Enter a first name and last name to look up a specific person. The results show the inmate's name, sex, mugshot, age, physical features, offense, bond information, incarceration details, and court information. The site updates within a few minutes of any change to jail records, making it one of the more responsive inmate search tools in Oklahoma.
The Public Safety Center is at 14209 US Highway 177, Shawnee, OK 74804. You can also call 405-273-0043 with questions about a specific inmate. The facility is classified as medium-security and holds both male and female detainees. Most are pre-trial or serving short-term sentences. With around 5,100 arrests per year across the county and an average daily population of about 255 inmates, the jail stays busy.
Note: The Pottawatomie County inmate search requires both a first and last name to run a search.
How Shawnee Arrests Are Processed
The Shawnee Police Department is at 325 N Broadway Ave. When officers arrest someone, the person is transferred to the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center for booking. Shawnee does not maintain a long-term city jail. The county facility handles all detention for the area.
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office is at 14101 Acme Road, Shawnee, OK 74804. They accept records requests in person only, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For arrest records, you need to submit a written request. The sheriff's office works alongside the Shawnee police for county-wide law enforcement. Once an inmate is booked at the Public Safety Center, their information appears on the jail roster almost immediately.
Jail Roster Access Under Oklahoma Law
The Shawnee Police Department website provides information about law enforcement services in the city. The screenshot below shows the department's online presence.
Arrests made by Shawnee police are processed at the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center, where they appear on the public jail roster.
The Pottawatomie County jail roster is published under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The site itself states that information is "subject to disclosure pursuant to the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Title 51, Sections 24A.1-24A.22." That means the public has a legal right to see who is in custody, what they are charged with, and when they were booked.
The disclaimer on the inmate search page is important to understand. Being listed on the jail roster does not mean a person has been convicted. The site lists people who were booked into the facility. Some may be waiting for trial. Others may be serving short sentences. The jail makes no guarantees about the accuracy of the information, though it is believed to be correct and updates frequently. Title 57 Section 48 also governs how jails report their data to the state.
Juvenile arrest records and expunged records are exempt from public access. You will not find those through any jail roster search.
Requesting Shawnee Arrest Records
For detailed arrest records beyond what the online jail roster shows, visit the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office at 14101 Acme Road, Shawnee, OK 74804. They handle requests in person only. Bring a written request with the person's full name, date of birth, and an approximate date of arrest if you have one. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A typical Pottawatomie County arrest record contains the subject's name, date and time of arrest, the arresting agency, sex, date of birth, incarceration details, court details, the offense, and the release date if applicable. Fees for copies follow the Oklahoma Open Records Act and must be reasonable, reflecting only the actual cost of producing the records. If you have a complaint about the accuracy of information on the online inmate search, submit it in writing to the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center, c/o Web Site Manager, 14209 HWY 177, Shawnee, OK 74804.
Note: The sheriff's office only accepts arrest record requests in person during regular business hours.
Other Shawnee Jail Roster Resources
Beyond the official county search, a few other tools can help with Shawnee jail roster lookups. JailExchange has a Pottawatomie County page with inmate search, mugshots, and facility information. The Pottawatomie County Jail information site provides steps to search inmates and general details about the facility.
For state-level searches, use the Oklahoma DOC offender search for people in state prison. The OSBI CHIRP portal gives access to criminal history data. The VINE notification system tracks custody status changes and sends alerts by phone, email, or text. Call 877-654-8463 to register. Court records for cases originating from Shawnee arrests are available through OSCN, which provides free public access to docket entries and case filings.
Mabel Bassett Correctional Center
Shawnee is also home to the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, a state-run facility for female inmates. This is separate from the county jail roster. Mabel Bassett houses women at minimum, medium, and maximum security levels and provides medical and mental health services. If you are looking for someone at this facility, use the Oklahoma DOC offender search rather than the county jail roster. The state system tracks inmates across all Oklahoma Department of Corrections facilities.
Pottawatomie County Jail Roster
Shawnee is the county seat of Pottawatomie County. The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center at 14209 US Highway 177 is the main detention facility for the entire county, and all Shawnee arrests are processed there. Visit the county page for the full Pottawatomie County jail roster, facility details, visitation rules, and more.