Plan an in-person visit and attorney visits in Oklahoma facilities
Start with the facility's own visitation rules and schedule. Oklahoma DOC states visitation hours vary by facility and an inmate's security level, and visitors must follow all ODOC rules outlined in the visitation policy. Security screening is part of the process. Oklahoma DOC also states facility staff will conduct pat searches on all inmates and visitors before visitation.
- Follow the jail’s vendor instructions for video visits. Payne County says family and friends may visit via video visitation, and says all visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
- Use any on-site kiosk options if the jail offers them. Payne County says each inmate may have a 15-minute visitation on Wednesday using the free visitation kiosk in the Sheriff’s Office front lobby.
- Complete the online scheduling steps if your county uses NCIC. Carter County lists a sequence: create an account on the NCIC website, select the Carter County facility, select an inmate, then choose the date and time for your visit.
Attorney visits are often handled separately from personal visits. Carter County states attorney and counsel visits are scheduled with the jail administrator. Ask the jail office who coordinates legal visits before you show up.
Common Questions
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How do I set up a remote video visit with an Oklahoma county jail inmate?
Follow the vendor instructions posted by that jail, then create an account, select the correct facility and inmate, and choose a time. Payne County tells visitors to register for a direct-pay account at CityTeleCoin.com, and says remote video visitation is allowed daily. Carter County lists similar scheduling steps through NCIC: create an account, select the Carter County facility, select the inmate, then choose the date and time.
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What happens to mail from an attorney or a court?
Some facilities treat legal mail differently than regular mail. Washita County says letters from attorneys, courts, or elected public officials will be opened in the inmate’s presence. For legal visits, Carter County states attorney and counsel visits are scheduled with the jail administrator.
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Do visitation hours follow the same schedule across Oklahoma facilities?
No, Oklahoma DOC says visitation hours vary by facility and an inmate’s security level. Always use the rules for the specific facility and follow ODOC visitation policy where it applies.
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Are vendor phone and messaging services secure? Should I be concerned about data breaches?
It is smart to be cautious with any vendor account and protect your login information. ConnectNetwork/ViaPath notes that in August 2020, the personal information of thousands of Telmate users was exposed and accessed by unknown attackers. Vendors also offer smartphone access to services (for example, JPay advertises access to select services on a smartphone), so treat your account like you would online banking: strong password, unique password, and only sign up through the official link your facility provides.
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