Texas County Jail – Guymon, OK

Texas County Jail is located in Texas County, Oklahoma and is the main correctional facility for this area. Are you looking for somebody locked up at Texas County Jail? This guide tells you all about everything a person needs to know about Texas County Jail,like the following: Find an inmate at Texas County Jail. Find mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. Bailing out of jail. Intake procedures. Texas County court information. And much more…

The thought of getting arrested and going to jail is a scary and daunting thought, not only for the person who gets locked up, but also their friends and family. This guide is designed to give you all the info you need to make going to jail a lot easier. If you have a question, just ask it, and also any tips or comments that could be a benefit to others is much appreciated.

Do you have a family member or friend that has gone to jail and want to find them?

Has somebody that’s been arrested and you want to find out where they are?

In order to see who is in jail at Texas County Jail you need to click on their link and perform an inmate search.

The Texas County Jail Inmate Locator is a list of people who were arrested and are now in jail, which includes custody status, bail amount, and visiting hours. Also, you can get the same information for anyone arrested and processed or released within the last 24 hours. Jail inmates are listed alphabetically by their last name. You will be able to find their arrest information faster if you enter the arrestee’s first and last name, birth date, or arrest number.

If your friend or family member may be locked up at a different jail you will want to look here, too: Oklahoma County Jails Listing

A mugshot, also known as a jail booking picture, is the picture that the police take when you are booked into jail. They take one full face and a side photo. Your full name and jail booking number will be on the pictures, and they will be on file at the jail.

Mugshots of inmates are on the website, or you can see them in person at the Texas County Jail. When viewing mugshots online you have to input the prisoner’s name, and the booking date, if you have one.

Are you trying to figure out what to do in order to have your mugshot erased from the Texas County Jail website? This is difficult, as your mugshot is public record. To get your mugshot removed you must file a Petition to Expunge in court. This means that the record of your arrest would be sealed, so no one will be able to access them. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

To learn more about getting your mugshot removed, the many different websites with mugshots, and the websites that offer to remove your mugshot for you: How To Get Your Mugshot Removed

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Naturally, once you’re incarcerated, your main thought is about when and how you will get out. After you’ve been booked, your bail is determined by a special judge called a magistrate. In cases where no bail is set this may mean that you will either be free to go until your trial, or you don’t get released while you wait for your court date.

If you do bail out you are required to agree to be in court on your court date, and until that date you can’t travel out of the county.

Usually, prisoners at Texas County Jail are given time off in exchange for good behavior when they follow the rules and don’t cause any problems while locked up.

If you follow the rules, you may be granted work release. You will have to return to the jail at the end of the day when you’re finished working, or you may be allowed to move into a halfway house instead of the jail.

Bail is how much money that you have to pay in order to be released from jail until your trial. The amount of bail that is set all depends on how serious your charges are. You will have to put up 10% of the amount that was set so you can get out of jail. If you don’t go to your court date, that person won’t get the bail money back.

You need to call the Texas County Jail or the County Courthouse. If know the person’s info, such as name, address and date of birth, they will be able to let you know what their bail is set at. Also, you can see the bail amount on the Texas County Jail website.

Needing to bail someone out of jail is never fun, but most of the time, it’s very simple to do. First of all, find out if it is a “Cash Bond Only”. If this is the case, you will not be able to use the services of a bail bondsman. They only accept cash at the jail, so you have to take cash – the jail won’t take a personal check. As soon as you’ve posted (paid) bond, the person will get released. If the conditions of bail are not violated, you will get this money back.

If the bail amount is too high, or you just don’t have the money, you should use a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen will usually have a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the bail amount, and sometimes have a minimum fee of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman will not be returned to you and is typically cash only. If the bail is exceptionally high, the bondsman will usually ask to use your personal assets as collateral for the bond in addition to their charges.

To talk to a bail bondsman click here: Find a Bail Bondsman in Texas County

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• Early Release For Good Behavior
• Get Out on Work Release
• Time Served
• Be Released on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Get Out on House Arrest
• Get Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The intake process includes each of these steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. When the jail is busy, you will have to wait, sometimes for many hours, before you get processed.
• You must answer a number of questions, like what is your legal name, street address, date of birth and an emergency contact.
• Also, you will also be asked about your medical and mental history.
• You will be issued an inmate ID number.
• You will be fingerprinted.
• You will get your mugshot taken.
• All of your personal property will be taken away from you and stored until you are discharged.
• You will get to use the phone so you can call a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If you think you will get released quickly, they will let you wear your street clothes, if not you will be given a jail issued jumpsuit.

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When you pay your bail, you will be discharged from jail. The discharge process may take between 10 minutes to many hours. In simple terms, the quicker you post bail, the quicker you will get discharged from jail. It also might depend on if you’ve been given a cash bond amount or if the judge needs to figure out how much to set your bail at. For minor charges, you will be booked and get released without having to post bail. If you have served a sentence in jail and are given a date of your release, expect to get discharged anywhere between the hours of 9am and 12pm.

for your arrest, or if you have to start your sentence, it is highly recommended that you do the right thing and turn yourself into the authorities. For a warrant, report to the jail, in the reception area, and tell someone that you think there may be a warrant out for your arrest. They will check their system to see if there are any outstanding local, state or federal arrest warrants out for you, and if there is one, you will be taken into custody. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, report to the jail on the date and time that the sentence order lists. Be very careful that you aren’t late. Only bring allowed items when you turn yourself in, like your driver’s license or even your ID, any prescription medication you might take, as well as the sentencing order.

Inmates have to list each visitor’s name and date of birth to the jail. This information will be entered in a log of approved visitors as an Authorized visit. Each visitor will be required to provide identification. Any visitors that gets to visitation or that does not have a visitation order will not be allowed to visit the inmate.
Visitation procedures can change, so we suggest that you review the official jail site before you visit an inmate.

All phone calls from jail are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . Jail phone calls are a lot pricier than regular phone calls. There are certain restrictions about how often you can use the phone, but inmates should keep in mind that every inmate wants to use the phone too, so they can call their family. If you are disciplined for an infraction, an inmate’s ability to use the phone could be reduced or eliminated altogether.

Phone Number: (580) 338-4000

All mall sent to inmates has to be mailed using the US Postal Service. You must not use any other type of mail or package delivery. You have to clearly write or type the prisoner’s name, prisoner number, and the address of the jail on the letter that you send. Don’t send a box or package, envelope with padding, plastic or paper bag, or an envelope containing metal parts. All mail sent to inmates is opened and examined by the jail staff, and the mail will get returned to the sender if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

Use this address when sending a letter to someone incarcerated at Texas County Jail:

Texas County Jail
1102 S. Ellison
Guymon, OK 73942

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Texas County Jail
1102 S. Ellison
Guymon, OK 73942

The inmate mail policy at Texas County Jail can change, so be sure to review the site when you send a letter to an inmate.

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If you have been arrested, you need to be aware that you still have rights, one of these being your right to request a lawyer. You don’t get to make many phone calls when you get arrested, so make sure to ask a friend or family member to locate an attorney when you talk to them. You’re probably asking yourself ‘do I really need a lawyer?’ While you are not required to have one, a criminal defense lawyer will make sure you know your rights, protect your interests and show you the way through the legal system. The quicker you hire an attorney to represent you and work on your criminal case, the better off you’ll be.

For more detailed information on how to find a lawyer, go to: How to Find a Lawyer

If you’ve been arrested and cannot afford an attorney, you will get a public defender. In addition, the Public Defender Office has a number of staff such as private investigators, experts in forensics and social workers. You will be reassured to know that Public Defenders are real attorneys who are admitted to the Oklahoma State Bar Association and are licensed to represent you in court and practice law.

Have you or someone you know had to use the services of a Public Defender? Do you think they properly handled your case?

Court records are public record and are available upon request to anyone who requests them – not just the person who they pertain to. Court records contain a court case file containing a sheet called a docket sheet and all of the motions, documents, and evidence filed during your court case. You have the ability to access court records via the online service, or at the Clerk of Court.

The Clerk of Court is an official part of the court who maintains court records and controls access to them. They also administer the oath for anyone testifying in court, and also read the verdict when delivered by the jury. All court records relating to your case are kept and available to you at Texas County Clerk of Court office.

Court costs and court fees are all costs from your case, such as filing fees, motion fees and various court charges. If you don’t have the money to pay these fees and have court appointed legal counsel or a Public Defender, you will not be responsible for these fees.

A Magistrate is the person that will preside over your court case. Magistrate judges do different functions, which include setting bail, issuing arrest warrants, and acting as the presiding judge over first court appearances and detention proceedings.

Your pre-sentencing report is prepared with background information and information about the arrestee’s life and history, which the magistrate will review when determining a sentence. Information and personal details will be solicited from the person on trial, his or her family, and in some cases the victim of the crime. Don’t forget you are allowed to request to receive your own copy of your pre-sentencing report before sentencing, and review it for accuracy and completeness, and correct any mistakes.

After you are convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. There are a number of different options, including community service to probation, to prison or jail time. Depending on sentencing guidelines and the severity of your crime, you will either be locked up immediately, or you could be given a date that you are supposed to go to jail to do your time.

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Do you need to find out if someone is in jail, or has gone to jail in the past?

This is pretty simple to do, just you need to go to the jail website and do an inmate search, and do a search using:

• Name.
• Date of birth.
• Their booking date if you know it.
• or inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you should call the jail confirm whether they’ve been arrested or not.

If you believe you have a warrant out for your arrest, you can access arrest warrants inquiry on the website or you can call the jail directly. You have to have their first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and ask the officer in charge. Bear in mind that if there is an arrest warrant out for you, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s name, and their arrest date, contact the Texas County jail, on the phone, in person, or you can check online. Arrest records are a matter of public record and this information is freely available.

A Civil Process is when you get served with papers, such as , subpoenas, and arrest warrants. You can find these by contacting the Sheriff’s office, online or by phone.

All people registered as sex offenders are registered and listed on both a national and state sex offender database. The people listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You are able to see these offenders on the internet, but you should know that you will not get the street address, but rather the neighborhood block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are considered public records, so they are accessible to anyone who requests them. These records include a court case file that includes a court docket and any of the filings and documents filed in your court case. You are able to access court records on their website, or at the Texas County Clerk of Court office in the county where the case was filed.

Each and every state maintains records of their state citizen’s criminal background. These databases are all connected so you are able to track criminal backgrounds from other states. Go to courthouse and make an inquiry, or check online. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and if it was in a different state entirely, you might have to pay for a more complete search.

A search of someone’s criminal history you will get a report detailing any arrests, charges, or convictions that may be on a person’s record for any crimes they may have committed, which could include:

• DUI.
• Drug Possession.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Breaking and entering, theft, larceny.

During a criminal records search, in most cases won’t find out if that person had:

• Speeding or reckless driving.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Accidents.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To get driving records, you will have to do a driving history search.

Have you ever had to look for criminal records online? How hard was it? Did you do your search online or did you have to make a phone call to the Texas County courthouse? Was the information correct? There are lots of reasons that folks look up criminal records and backgrounds, and your feedback might help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

For Federal crimes, the FBI keeps a list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Texas County, the Texas County Sheriff has their own list of the most wanted criminals, that you can access online.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

While the prospect of spending time in Texas County Jail is very scary, you will soon settle into the daily routine. Prisoners get an alarm for wake-up at about 6:00 AM, and then you’ll have roll call. You will then get breakfast. When you finish breakfast participate in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Texas County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Texas County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The procedure to send funds to someone in jail at Texas County Jail is likely to change, so we suggest that you check the official website when you send any funds.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Texas County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Texas County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

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Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• The right to protection from the accused.
• The right to notification.
• The right to attend proceedings.
• The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• The right to restitution.
• The right to a speedy trial.
• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been an inmate at Texas County Jail? Do you have a friend or family member that is an inmate there? Have you ever been to visit someone at Texas County Jail?

If so, then you should leave a comment below about it. Write down your jail experience so others can find out what to expect.

Things you might want to include in your comment:

• Jail conditions.
• Jail, yard and pod layout and facility
• Guards and staff
• Jail food and commissary
• Having Visitors
• The other inmates – what are they like?
• Prisoner safety
• Gangs
• Inmate programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Anybody that’s ever been locked up has some stories about their time ‘inside’. Why’d you get arrested? Did you experience fair treatment? What was your daily routine in jail? How did you get along with the other inmates? How has this experience impacted your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

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