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Oklahoma bill would let inmates earn good-time credits ...
A bill filed in advance of the 2026 legislative session would let state prisoners start earning credits for good behavior faster.
https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/local-regional/2026-01-05/oklahoma-bill-would-let-inmates-earn-good-time-credits-sooner-while-awaiting-prison-transferPacket - Oklahoma Board of Corrections
The next regular meeting of the Board of Corrections will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 25,. 2026, at the Department of Corrections ...
https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/doc/documents/boc/packets/2026/00%202026-01-28%20BOC%20Packet.pdfOK County leaders discuss new jail needs in 2026
As Oklahoma County enters 2026, it faces the challenge of meeting rising costs for the construction of its new jail.
https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-city-news/ok-county-leaders-discuss-new-jail-needs-in-2026Oklahoma's 2026 legislative session is set to tackle major criminal justice reforms, including a higher burden of proof for civil asset forfeiture and expanded parole for aging prisoners. Other key proposals aim to mandate pretrial risk assessments, erase court debt for consistent payers, and provide free prison phone calls. https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/01/23/lawmakers-eye-parole-civil-asset-forfeiture-reform/ https://oklahomawatch.org/2026/...
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Oklahoma prison population continues to grow despite reform efforts
LANE, Okla. (KXII) - In 2016, Oklahoma voters passed State Question 780, making felony charges for small amounts of drugs into misdemeanors. The measure was intended to reduce the state’s prison population. But in the past three years, the number of people in Oklahoma prisons has grown.
https://www.kxii.com/2026/01/08/oklahoma-prison-population-continues-grow-despite-reform-efforts/
FY 2026 Budget Performance Review 13100 Department ...
FY 2026 Budget Performance Review. 13100 Department of Corrections. Lead ... Inmates transported to intake from county jails are reimbursed for wages and mileage.
https://oksenate.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/FY%2726-DOC-BPR_0.pdfOklahoma's prison population climbed in 2025 - Alva Review-Courier
As the Legislature enacted tougher sentencing laws, Oklahoma’s prison population increased for a third consecutive year in 2025. The Department of Corrections reported a population of 23,498 on Dec. 22, including pending county jail transfers. That’s a 1.7% uptick from December 2024, when 23,109 people were under the agency’s jurisdiction.
https://www.alvareviewcourier.com/story/2026/01/09/interesting/oklahomas-prison-population-climbed-in-2025/95559.html
Bill tracking in Oklahoma - SB 690 (2025-2026 legislative session) - FastDemocracy
- IntroducedFeb 03, 2025 - Passed SenateMar 24, 2025 - Passed HouseMay 05, 2025 - Became LawMay 12, 2025 Prisons and reformatories; authorizing certain attainment of earned credits. Effective date. Summary Sponsors Actions - Approved by Governor 05/09/2025 - Enrolled, to House - Sent to Governor - Signed, returned to Senate - Referred for enrollment - General Order - Coauthored by Representative(s) Blancett, Pittman - Third Reading, Measure pa...
https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/ok/2025-2026/bills/OKB00031880/
Sales tax to fund new Oklahoma County jail fails to advance to voters KOSU
The motion would have allowed for city residents to decide on a permanent 5/8-cent sales tax on purchases made in Oklahoma County, with collections beginning in July. Commissioner Jason Lowe brought forward the proposal, which needed support from at least two out of three board members.
https://www.kosu.org/local-news/2026-01-22/sales-tax-to-fund-new-oklahoma-county-jail-fails-to-advance-to-voters