ODOC - James Crabtree Correctional Center (JCCC)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 12, 2024
Address
216 N Murray St, Helena, OK 73741-9606
Beds
1000
County
Alfalfa
Phone
580-852-3221
Fax
580-852-3104

JCCC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at JCCC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 580-852-3221.

Located at 216 N Murray St in Helena, OK, JCCC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. JCCC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on ODOC - James Crabtree Correctional Center (JCCC) so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.

Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

The JCCC is a medium-security state prison located in Helena OK. JCCC holds up to 1,175 male inmates (the majority are incarcerated for violent offenses) and also has a minimum-security unit with about 200 adult males. The facility’s history predates statehood. Built in 1904, it served as a high school, junior college, orphanage, and training school for boys before becoming a prison in 1982.

Inmates are housed in open dormitories. Minimum custody inmates are allowed to work within the institution in supportive roles like facility maintenance, custodial work, food serving/preparation, and farming. JCCC minimum work in the 15-acre garden will grow and cultivate cucumbers, okra, squash, melons, onions, garlic, and turnips. The food grown by the offenders is consumed by the offenders as well. Excess vegetables are frozen to be consumed in the winter months. Inmates may also work in the surrounding community on public works and road crews.

Programs

Education

Most inmates lack education, a key component in avoiding re-incarceration. JCCC offers literacy courses as well as Pre-High School Equivalency and High School Equivalency diplomas.

College courses (not provided through state funding) are also available to inmates who can pay for them, or those who have alternative funding or scholarships.

Substance Abuse Treatment

For those inmates who need substance abuse treatment, JCCC teaches them ways to avoid relapse, while also helping develop cognitive, social, emotional and coping skills.

Criminal Thinking

JBCC offers Thinking for a Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, and Associates 4 Success programs to address thinking, judgment errors, and relationships linked with criminal thinking/behavior.

JCCC provides inmates with work opportunities through correctional industries and institutional support. JCCC also provides inmates with educational opportunities, cognitive behavioral treatment, anger management and re-entry services to prepare them for returning to society.

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Inmate Locator

JCCC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

An inmate's security level dictates how many hours he or she may visit with approved visitors. Visitation hours vary by each facility.

Designated visiting days are Saturdays, Sundays, and recognized state holidays. Visiting times are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Inmates with last names beginning with A-K will visit on Saturdays

Inmates with last names beginning with L-Z will visit on Sundays.

The holiday schedule will be A-K will visit from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and L-Z will visit from 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

No visitors will be dropped off and no one will be allowed to sit in a vehicle in the parking lot waiting for visitors.

Medium security inmates will be allowed to visit up to a maximum of six (6) hours per week based upon level criteria, time of arrival, and space available.

Minimum security inmates will be allowed up to a maximum of eight (8) hours per week based upon level criteria, time of arrival, and space available.

No items may be brought to the institution to be given to inmates.

Important Note: All inmate visitors must submit a “Visitor Request Form." You can download a copy here, or request one from the facility. Background checks will be completed on everyone 18 and older. The inmate will notify you when the process is complete. The approval process takes approximately 8 weeks once the Visitor Request Form has been returned to JCCC. Additional visitation rules may be found here.

A list of approved attire for visitation found here.

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