Tulsa County

    Just Got Arrested for DUI in Tulsa?

    Tulsa County court info, local penalties, and your 30-day license deadline.

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    After a DUI arrest in Tulsa, Oklahoma, your case will go through Tulsa County District Court. You have 30 days from receiving your revocation notice to enroll in IDAP or file a district court appeal. First-offense DUI in Oklahoma carries up to $1,000 in fines and up to 1 year in jail. Ask about Oklahoma's IDAP program for first offenders.

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    DUI in Tulsa by the Numbers

    3,800
    Annual DUI Arrests
    Tulsa
    County Jurisdiction
    3-8
    Avg Release Time (hrs)
    30
    Days for IDAP/Appeal

    ⚠️ Court of Record Status

    Tulsa Municipal Court IS a court of record. Like Oklahoma City, DUI convictions here count for felony enhancement purposes. Only Tulsa and OKC have this status—other Oklahoma municipal courts are not courts of record.

    Tulsa is located in Tulsa County. Cases are handled through the county district court system. Review what happens in court and license consequences.

    Notable areas: Blue Dome entertainment district, Cherry Street nightlife, BOK Center events.

    What Makes Tulsa Different

    Tulsa is one of only two Oklahoma cities with a municipal court of record (along with OKC). This means a DUI conviction here officially counts toward felony enhancement. The Blue Dome District and Cherry Street see heavy weekend enforcement. Tulsa also has an established DUI Court program for repeat offenders seeking treatment-based alternatives.

    Local Enforcement Patterns:

    • •Blue Dome District weekend saturation
    • •Cherry Street corridor focus
    • •BOK Center event night enforcement
    • •Route 66 tourist area patrols

    Tulsa County Jail Information

    David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center

    300 N Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103

    (918) 596-8900

    Bond Information:

    Bail bonds available 24/7. First offense DUI bonds typically $500-$2,000.

    Average release: 3-8 hours after bond posted

    Nearest Service Oklahoma Office

    For IDAP enrollment and license reinstatement:

    440 S Houston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74127

    (918) 295-3400

    Tulsa Court Information

    Tulsa County Courthouse

    500 S Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103

    Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday

    Parking: Parking garage adjacent to courthouse. Some metered street parking.

    Arraignment: Arraignment typically within 2-4 weeks of arrest.

    Tulsa Municipal Court

    May handle traffic-related matters

    Tulsa Resources

    Tulsa County District Court

    Tulsa Municipal Court

    Tulsa County Bar Association

    (918) 587-6014

    Tulsa Transit

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    Last updated: February 2026