How Long Will You Be in Jail After a DUI Arrest?

In Oklahoma, the length of time that people remain in jail after DUI arrests varies widely by county. The county in which the arrest occurs often determines the length of jail stay and whether a reasonable bond amount is available. After someone is arrested for DUI, he or she is taken to the local jail for processing. Some people go before a judge right away to enter a plea or are able to leave jail before seeing a judge. Others (especially those arrested on weekends or holidays) may have to wait for quite a while in a holding cell. After being...