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Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council

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CJAC works toward a more fair and efficient justice system in Oklahoma County.

11/09/2026

Oklahoma County's jail population opened this fiscal year meaningfully lower than the same period last year. Since the founding of CJAC, that population has dropped more than a third thanks to our commitment to quality diversion programming, expanded treatment options for substance use disorder, evidence-based pretrial release tools, and sustained investment in alternatives to incarceration.

Despite Oklahoma County being one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, the jail population has moved in the opposite direction, and our commitment to a more fair and safe justice system won’t stop there.

11/02/2026

On November 3rd, Oklahoma County voters will decide whether to approve a 0.04% sales tax to fund the remainder of the new jail and mental health facility. But to be clear, there is still no simple path forward.

However the vote goes, the work of building a more effective and humane justice system continues. This is a complex issue, and thoughtful people see it differently. What matters is that the decision is made by an informed community.

Study the issue. Make a plan to vote. Show up on November 3rd. Read our Executive Director’s full op-ed.

Melissa Walton of the Criminal Justice Advisory Council discusses Oklahoma County’s proposed sales tax to complete a new jail and fund behavioral health services.

10/28/2026

When someone is granted a payment plan through an ability-to-pay hearing, falling behind can still put them at risk of arrest. CJAC focuses on better ability-to-pay solutions to evaluate what a person can realistically afford.

CJAC Executive Director Melissa Walton was appointed as the community representative on the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s Cost Administration Implementation Committee, formed to address punitive fines and fees statewide. With a seat at the table, we can ensure that Oklahoma County moves closer to a system that holds people accountable without needless incarceration.

10/11/2026

CJAC’s monthly public meeting will be held this Thursday, Oct. 15th at 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Municipal Court (701 Couch Dr. 73102), 2nd Floor, Court Room 6. Attendees may park at 815 Robert S. Kerr. and will go through courthouse security.

A full list of 2026 meeting dates is available on our website at okcountycjac.com/meetings.

10/09/2026

A recent independent report by the McDaniel Consulting Group details fallout from the recurrences of improper funding for the Oklahoma County Jail’s operations. The report explains that the expectations of the facility aren’t matched with support and funding. Funding stability through the county government would go a long way toward institutional stability, public safety and humane treatment.

Make a plan to vote.

10/09/2026

CJAC Executive Director, Melissa Walton, was recently featured in a story with News 9, sharing progress from the CJAC annual report and partner agency successes.

A new Criminal Justice Advisory Council report highlights a drop in Oklahoma County’s jail population and efforts to expand pretrial release, diversion and support services.

10/08/2026

Addressing the challenges facing the county jail is one of the most important and timely topics facing our community. This week’s Chamber forum, led by CJAC’s chair, Tony Tyler, was a valuable discussion about conditions in the Detention Center and our opportunity to vote on funding for the new jail facility on the November 3rd ballot.

Oklahoma County citizens are set to consider a 0.4% sales tax to fund the $625 million new jail and behavioral health center on Nov. 3.

09/29/2026

As National Recovery Month comes to an end, it is worth a moment of reflection on the demand for mental health and substance use disorder services in our justice system. On average, staff administer 3,100 contacts to help care for mental health or substance use disorders every month.

The demand is clear. A facility like the forthcoming Behavioral Care Center, on-site at the jail, will make a tremendous difference for streamlined operations, a lower detainee population, and long-term outcomes for those experiencing these disorders.

09/21/2026

Our FY 2026 Annual Report is now available. Read the full report and see what's possible when a community commits to smarter, fairer justice.

🔗 okcountycjac.com/reports

The Oklahoma County jail population is lower than this time last year, even as our county continues to grow in general population. Evidence-based pretrial reform, diversion programs, and collaboration across the justice system are working.

More than anything, we look forward to what's next, including planning for a Behavioral Care Center that could transform how those with mental illness and substance use interact with the justice system.

09/14/2026

CJAC’s monthly public meeting will be held this Thursday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Municipal Court (701 Couch Dr. 73102), 2nd Floor, Courtroom 6. Attendees may park at 815 Robert S. Kerr. and will go through courthouse security.

A full list of 2026 meeting dates is available on our website at okcountycjac.com/meetings

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Oklahoma City, OK
73102

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.okcountycjac.com/

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