Friday, February 24, 2023
At the midpoint of fiscal year 2023, the latest report from the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory County (CJAC) details progress in the work to improve conditions at the Oklahoma County Detention Center.
Average jail populations continue their downward trend against the backdrop of chronic and concerning jail overcrowding over the last two decades. The mid-year average for the first and second quarters of FY23 was 1,627 detainees, with 179 of those awaiting transport to the Department of Corrections after their judgment and sentencing have been determined. The FY23 average so far is lower than any of the previous three-year averages, which all were significantly lower than the previous 20-year averages.
