The following is a summary of the Oklahoma state prison system:
Overview
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) oversees the state prison system in Oklahoma. As of 2021, Oklahoma had the 3rd highest incarceration rate in the United States at 639 prisoners per 100,000 residents.[1] The system consists of 24 facilities, including minimum, medium, and maximum security prisons, community corrections centers, and halfway houses.[2]
Locating a Prisoner
To locate an inmate in the Oklahoma prison system, you can use the ODOC’s online Offender Lookup tool. It allows you to search by name, DOC number, race, gender, and date of birth.[3]
Visitation Rules
Visitation rules vary by facility, but generally, inmates are allowed visits from immediate family members and approved friends during designated visiting hours. Visitors must be approved in advance and follow strict rules regarding dress code, behavior, and items allowed.[4]
Security Levels
Oklahoma prisons are classified into four security levels [5]
- Maximum Security: Housing the most dangerous offenders
- Medium Security: Housing inmates with moderate risk levels
- Minimum Security: Housing low-risk offenders nearing release
- Community Corrections: Providing supervised reentry programs
Parole
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board considers factors such as the nature of the offense, prior criminal history, conduct while incarcerated, and victim input when making parole decisions. Inmates must serve a certain percentage of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole, depending on their offense.[6]
Mental Health, Educational, and Vocational Programs:
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections offers several types of rehabilitative programs to help inmates develop skills, address substance abuse and mental health issues, and reduce the likelihood of recidivism.
Examples include:
- Substance Abuse Treatment: ODOC provides substance abuse education and treatment programs, such as the Residential Programs
- Substance Abuse Treatment: (RSAT) program, which is a 6-12 month intensive treatment program for inmates with a history of substance abuse.
- Mental Health Treatment: ODOC offers mental health services, including individual and group therapy, for inmates with mental health needs. The department also has a Special Needs Unit for inmates with serious mental illnesses.[2]
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT programs help inmates develop problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills to change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
- Vocational Training: ODOC provides vocational training in areas such as welding, carpentry, and horticulture to help inmates develop job skills and increase their employability upon release.
- Education Programs: Inmates can access adult basic education, GED preparation, and college courses through partnerships with local colleges and universities. ODOC also offers a Literacy Program to improve inmates’ reading skills.
- Faith-Based Programs: ODOC collaborates with faith-based organizations to provide religious services, mentoring, and support programs for inmates seeking spiritual guidance and personal growth.
Pros and Cons of the Oklahoma State Prison System
PROS
- Offers rehabilitative programs to reduce recidivism
- Provides educational and vocational opportunities for inmates
- Utilizes a classification system to ensure appropriate security levels
CONS
- High incarceration rate, leading to overcrowding and strain on resources
- Limited funding for rehabilitative programs
- Challenges with reentry and high recidivism rates
Oklahoma Prison News – Inmate Reunion With Family
WEB REFERENCES AND SOURCES
[1] https://www.sentencingproject.org/the-facts/#rankings?dataset-option=SIR
[2] https://oklahoma.gov/doc/organization/field-operations.html
[3] https://okoffender.doc.ok.gov/
[4] https://oklahoma.gov/doc/organization/programs-and-services/visitation.html
[5] https://oklahoma.gov/doc/organization/field-operations/security-levels.html
[6] https://www.ok.gov/ppb/Paroles_and_Revocations/Parole_Process/index.html
[7] https://oklahoma.gov/doc/organization/programs-and-services/education-and-vocation.html
OKLAHOMA STATE PRISONS:
Charles E. “Bill” Johnson Correctional Center
Charles E. “Bill” Johnson Correctional Center
1856 E. Flynn Street
Alva, Oklahoma 73717-3005
Telephone: (580)-327-8000
Inmate Mailing Address:
BJCC
Inmate Name, ID Number (housing if known)
1856 E. Flynn Street
Alva, Oklahoma 73717
Cimarron Correctional Facility
Cimarron Correctional Facility
3200 South Kings Highway
Cushing, OK 74023
Telephone: (918)-225-3336
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Cimarron Correctional Facility
3200 South Kings Highway
Cushing, OK 74023
Clara Waters Community Corrections Center
Clara Waters Community Corrections Center
9901 N I-35 Service Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73131-5228
Telephone: (405)-254-3200
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Clara Waters Community Corrections Center
9901 N I-35 Service Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73131-5228
Davis Correctional Facility
Davis Correctional Facility
6888 East 133rd Road
Holdenville, OK 74848-9033
Telephone: (405)-379-6400
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Davis Correctional Facility
6888 East 133rd Road
Holdenville, OK 74848-9033
Dick Conner Correctional Center
Dick Conner Correctional Center
129 Conner Road
Hominy, OK 74035
Telephone: (918)-594-1300
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Dick Conner Correctional Center
P.O. Box 220
Hominy, OK 74035-0220
Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center
Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center
400 Oak Street
Taft, OK 74463-0315
Telephone: (918)-683-8365
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center
P.O. Box 315
Taft, OK 74463-0315
Enid Community Corrections Center
Enid Community Corrections Center
2020 E. Maine Avenue
Enid, OK 73701-6445
Telephone: (580)-977-3800
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Enid Community Corrections Center
2020 E. Maine Avenue
Enid, OK 73701-6445
Howard McLeod Correctional Center
Howard McLeod Correctional Center
1970 E. Whippoorwill Lane
Atoka, OK 74525-8415
Telephone: (580)-889-6651
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Howard McLeod Correctional Center
1970 E. Whippoorwill Lane
Atoka, OK 74525-8415
Jackie Brannon Correctional Center
Jackie Brannon Correctional Center
900 N. West Street
McAlester, OK 74502
Telephone: (918)-421-3339
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Jackie Brannon Correctional Center
P.O. Box 1999
McAlester, OK 74502-1999
James Crabtree Correctional Center
James Crabtree Correctional Center
216 North Murray Street
Helena, OK 73741-1017
Telephone: (580)-852-3221
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
James Crabtree Correctional Center
216 North Murray Street
Helena, OK 73741-1017
Jess Dunn Correctional Center
Jess Dunn Correctional Center
601 South 124th Street West
Taft, OK 74463-0316
Telephone: (918)-682-7841
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Jess Dunn Correctional Center
P.O. Box 316
Taft, OK 74463-0316
Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center
Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center
53468 Mineral Springs Road
Hodgen, OK 74939-3064
Telephone: (918)-653-7831
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center
53468 Mineral Springs Road
Hodgen, OK 74939-3064
John H. Lilley Correctional Center
John H. Lilley Correctional Center
105150 N. 3670 Rd.
Boley, OK 74829
Telephone: (918)-667-3381
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
John H. Lilley Correctional Center
Rt. 1, Box 407971
Boley, OK 74829
Joseph Harp Correctional Center
Joseph Harp Correctional Center
16161 Moffat Rd.
Lexington, OK 73051
Telephone: (405)-527-5593
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Joseph Harp Correctional Center
P.O. Box 548
Lexington, OK 73051-0548
Kate Barnard Community Corrections Center
Kate Barnard Community Corrections Center
3300 Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Telephone: (405)-425-2900
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Kate Barnard Community Corrections Center
3300 Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Lawton Correctional Facility
Lawton Correctional Facility
8607 SE Flower Mound Road
Lawton, OK 73501
Telephone: (580)-351-2778
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Lawton Correctional Facility
8607 SE Flower Mound Road
Lawton, OK 73501
Lexington Assessment & Reception Center
Lexington Assessment & Reception Center
15151 Highway 39
Lexington, OK 73051
Telephone: (405)-527-5676
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Lexington Assessment & Reception Center
P.O. Box 260
Lexington, OK 73051-0260
Mabel Bassett Correctional Center
Mabel Bassett Correctional Center
29501 Kickapoo Road
McLoud, OK 74851
Telephone: (405)-964-3020
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Mabel Bassett Correctional Center
29501 Kickapoo Road
McLoud, OK 74851
Mack Alford Correctional Center
Mack Alford Correctional Center
1151 North Highway 69
Stringtown, OK 74569-0220
Telephone: (580)-346-7301
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Mack Alford Correctional Center
P.O. Box 220
Stringtown, OK 74569-0220
North Fork Correctional Facility
North Fork Correctional Facility
1605 East Main
Sayre, OK 73662
Telephone: (580)-928-8200
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
North Fork Correctional Facility
1605 East Main
Sayre, OK 73662
Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center
Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center
442586 E. 250 Road
Vinita, OK 74301
Telephone: (918)-256-3392
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center
442586 E. 250 Road
Vinita, OK 74301
Oklahoma City Community Corrections Center
Oklahoma City Community Corrections Center
315 West I-44 Service Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7634
Telephone: (405)-463-7800
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Oklahoma City Community Corrections Center
315 West I-44 Service Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7634
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
1301 N. West St.
McAlester, OK 74502-0097
Telephone: (918)-423-4700
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
P.O. Box 97
McAlester, OK 74502-0097
Union City Community Corrections Center
Union City Community Corrections Center
700 North State Highway 81
Union City, OK 73090
Telephone: (405)-483-5900
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Union City Community Corrections Center
P.O. Box 129
Union City, OK 73090-0129
William Key Correctional Center
William Key Correctional Center
One William S. Key Boulevard
Fort Supply, OK 73841-9718
Telephone: (580)-766-2224
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
William Key Correctional Center
P.O. Box 61
Fort Supply, OK 73841-9718
