Discussion and possible action regarding acceptance and ratification of the Oklahoma County Sheriff's transition plan for detainee transportation to and from the courthouse from the detention center. The Sheriff has agreed to continue providing 3 deputies to work alongside 3 detention employees for the purpose of detainee transportation for the duration of this fiscal year. This will allow an extended period of time for detention staff to receive on the job training for the services it will take over. This offer has been extended to cover the period of May 11, 2026 until fiscal year end, June 30, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026, the OCDC will assume full responsibility for the transportation of detainees to and from the courthouse. Requested by Sheriff Tommie Johnson III, Criminal Justice Authority Trustee.

Committee

Criminal Justice Authority

Requested by

Sheriff

Introduced

May 6, 2026

On agenda

May 8, 2026

Where it was heard

Criminal Justice Authority May 8, 2026 approve Pass

Watch Oklahoma County

Say what matters to you — a street, a company, a subject — and we will email you when Oklahoma County files something about it.

Watch this

Free for 14 days, no card — and nothing charges itself: at day 14 the emails simply stop unless you choose to subscribe ($19 a month). One email when something matches, and nothing else. Unsubscribe from any of them. Searching stays free — it is public record.