Ellis County Jail Roster Search

The Ellis County jail roster tracks all inmates held at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center in Arnett, Oklahoma. You can search for inmates online through the sheriff's hosted search tool. The facility has a maximum capacity of 856 prisoners, making it one of the larger detention centers in western Oklahoma. Ellis County law enforcement arrests and detains about 360 offenders each year with an average of 18 inmates at any given time. This page covers how to search the Ellis County jail roster, contact the facility, and understand your rights to access these public records.

Search Ellis County Jail Roster Online

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search through a hosted system. Visit the Ellis County inmate search page to look up current inmates. The system lets you search by name and view booking information for anyone in custody at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center.

The search page also links to video visitation, TouchPay for deposits, inmate correspondence, inmate phone service, and inmate medical information. All of these tools are available through the same portal. This makes it a one-stop resource for anyone who needs to interact with the Ellis County jail system.

Below is a screenshot of the Ellis County Sheriff's Office website at elliscountysheriff.com.

The sheriff's site gives background on the detention center along with links to the inmate search and other jail services.

Wayne McCollum Detention Center

The Wayne McCollum Detention Center is named after Wayne McCollum, who served as Ellis County Sheriff for 20 years. The facility was built in three phases. Phase 1 opened in 1990. Phase 2 was added in 2002. Phase 3 came in 2010. Together they give the center a maximum population capacity of 856 prisoners.

The detention center uses a direct supervision model. A detention officer stays inside the housing unit at all times. Building security includes 24-hour monitoring from a master control station. Medical, mental health, and dental services are all provided in-house. Inmates also have access to education courses, drug rehabilitation, counseling, religious services, and a library. Commissary services come via a mobile cart within the facility.

The Ellis County inmate search tool is shown in this screenshot.

Use this page to search by name and find any inmate held at the detention center right now.

Ellis County Jail Records and the Law

Jail roster records in Ellis County are public. Under Title 57, Section 48 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the sheriff must keep a jail register. This register records each inmate's name, date and cause of commitment, the committing authority, and a physical description. It also notes the date and manner of discharge or escape.

The Open Records Act at Title 51, Section 24A.8 requires law enforcement to make booking data available. Anyone can inspect these records. Copy fees run $0.25 per page. The Oklahoma Attorney General handles complaints if a records request is denied.

Contacting the Ellis County Jail

The Ellis County Jail is at 212 East Barnes in Arnett, OK 73832. Call 580-885-7377 for jail questions. Staff can confirm custody status, bond amounts, and visiting rules. The facility serves the towns of Arnett, Fargo, Gage, Higgins, and Shattuck.

The Oklahoma VINE system tracks Ellis County inmates around the clock. Search by name and register for alerts at 877-654-8463. VINE will call, text, or email you when an inmate's custody status changes. This is useful when you need to know the moment someone is released or transferred.

More Ellis County Inmate Resources

State tools can help you search beyond the Ellis County jail roster. The ODOC offender search covers inmates in state prisons. If someone was sentenced to more than a year and moved out of the county jail, look them up there. The Oklahoma State Courts Network and ODCR show court case records from Ellis County with docket sheets, charges, and hearing dates.

The OSBI CHIRP portal runs fingerprint-based criminal history searches for $15 each. It covers serious misdemeanors and felonies across Oklahoma. For questions about the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and state-level records, contact their main office in Oklahoma City.

Ellis County Jail Roster Booking Details

Each booking at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center adds a new entry to the Ellis County jail roster. The record shows the inmate's full name, date of birth, mugshot, charges, bond amount, and the arresting agency. With only about 18 inmates on a typical day and 360 bookings per year, the local population stays small. But the facility can hold up to 856 prisoners because it also houses inmates from other counties and agencies under contract.

The detention center was named after Wayne McCollum, who served as Ellis County Sheriff for 20 years. The three construction phases in 1990, 2002, and 2010 grew it into one of the larger facilities in western Oklahoma. Direct supervision means a detention officer stays inside each housing unit at all times. A master control station monitors the building around the clock. Medical, mental health, and dental care are all provided on site. Inmates can also take part in education courses, drug rehab, counseling, and religious services.

Ellis County is in the 26th Judicial District. Cases from jail bookings go to the district court in Arnett. You can look up those cases on the Oklahoma State Courts Network or at ODCR. Both are free. Search by name to find docket sheets, hearing dates, and case outcomes linked to Ellis County arrests.

Search Tips for Ellis County Inmates

Use the full legal name when you search. Nicknames do not work. If the name is common, add a first name or date of birth to get the right person. Check your spelling. One letter off and the search comes back empty.

The Ellis County jail roster changes as people bond out, get released, or transfer. With an average of just 18 inmates, the list is short but shifts often. If you cannot find someone, try the VINE system to check if they were moved to another facility. For historical records, contact the Ellis County Sheriff at 580-885-7377 or send a written request to 212 East Barnes, Arnett, OK 73832. Past booking data is still public under Title 51, Section 24A.8.

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