Stillwater Jail Roster
Stillwater jail roster records are going through a major change. The Stillwater city jail is set to close on July 1, 2026, and the city will contract with Payne County for all jail services after that date. Right now you can still find Stillwater jail roster data through both the city facility and the Payne County Detention Center. The Payne County inmate search at paynecountyok.gov is the primary tool for looking up who is in custody. It shows booking dates, charges, and inmate details. Search for free any time of day.
Stillwater Overview
Stillwater Police and Jail Roster
The Stillwater Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. The department is at 723 S. Lewis St., Stillwater, OK 74074. The non-emergency number is 405-372-4171. Chief Jeff Watts leads the department. For records requests, email policerecords@stillwater.org or call the main line. The records office is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The anonymous tip line is 405-742-8327.
Stillwater has been running its own city jail at 723 South Lewis, but that is changing. The city announced it will contract with Payne County to provide jail services starting July 1, 2026. The city jail will close after that date. The agreement is meant to improve how things run, cut down on duplicated services, and use existing county resources better. After the change, all Stillwater arrests will go straight to the Payne County Detention Center.
The Stillwater Police Department website outlines the city jail closure and transition to Payne County jail services.
Check the Stillwater PD site for the latest updates on how the jail closure affects booking procedures and roster access.
| Department | Stillwater Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 723 S. Lewis St., Stillwater, OK 74074 |
| Phone | 405-372-4171 |
| Records Email | policerecords@stillwater.org |
| Chief | Jeff Watts |
Payne County Jail Roster Search
The Payne County inmate search is the main tool for checking the Stillwater area jail roster. The system shows in-custody inmates, booking dates, charges, and other details. Inmates are sorted by the date they were booked. If you want a specific person, type their name into the search box. The database gets updated within minutes of changes to jail records. This is free and works any time.
The Payne County Detention Center is at 606 S Husband St #106, Stillwater, OK 74074. The phone is 405-372-4522. Visitation happens on Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 11 AM, and visitors must sign in by 10:30 AM. Each inmate gets one 10-minute visit per week. These rules apply to all inmates on the Payne County jail roster, including those arrested by Stillwater PD.
Every year Payne County law enforcement agencies arrest about 8,540 people. The county maintains an average of 427 inmates in custody on any given day. The weekly turnover rate is roughly 55%. Those are big numbers for a county this size, and the jail roster reflects that volume. The current inmate count sits at 331, with 292 males and 39 females. Felony charges make up the majority of the roster, with third-degree felonies being the most common at 35.65%.
Note: After July 1, 2026, the Payne County inmate search will be the only place to find Stillwater jail roster records.
Stillwater Jail Roster and Oklahoma Law
Jail roster records are public in Oklahoma. The Open Records Act at Title 51 Section 24A.8 requires law enforcement to release arrest and booking data. Names, charges, booking dates, and the arresting officer are all public. You don't need to explain your reason. The law covers both the Stillwater PD and Payne County.
Oklahoma's jail register law under Title 57 Section 48 says every jail must maintain a record of all inmates. The register includes names, intake dates, and the authority for each person's detention. This document is public. You can ask to see it at either facility while both are still running.
Most police reports from Stillwater are available within 48 to 72 working hours of the incident. Public versions of reports follow the limits set by the Oklahoma Open Records Act for law enforcement records. You can also file an open records request through the city's online form. The Stillwater PD records office handles these during business hours.
Active warrants for Stillwater can be viewed online through the police department's site. This is separate from the jail roster but useful if you want to check whether someone has an outstanding warrant before they get picked up.
Statewide Searches for Stillwater
The Oklahoma State Courts Network has free court records for Payne County. Search by name to find docket entries, hearings, and case outcomes tied to Stillwater arrests. OSCN covers most district court cases and is updated regularly. For courts not on OSCN, try the On Demand Court Records site.
For state prison inmates, the Oklahoma DOC offender lookup shows current facility, sentence information, and parole details. It runs for free around the clock. The OSBI CHIRP system does statewide criminal history searches at $15 per name. CHIRP covers years of arrest and conviction records.
The VINE system lets you track custody changes for inmates in Payne County. Register for free alerts by phone, text, or email. The Oklahoma VINE hotline is 877-654-8463. VINE sends a notification the moment an inmate's status changes, whether that means release, transfer, or escape. It works 24 hours a day.
Note: The VINE system covers all Oklahoma counties and is especially useful during the transition period as Stillwater moves to Payne County jail services.
Payne County Jail Roster
Stillwater is in Payne County and serves as the county seat. All jail roster records from Stillwater arrests go through the Payne County Detention Center. For full details on the county jail, inmate search, and booking procedures, visit the Payne County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are within driving distance of Stillwater. Arrests near a border area may involve neighboring agencies.