Criminal Justice Authority
BOCC Meeting Room 204
Agenda — 39 items
- 1 Call To Order
- 2 Roll Call
- 3 Notice of the meeting was properly posted on March 6, 2026.
- 4 For purposes of this agenda “Action” means any of the following: amending, approving, approving as amended, deferring, denying, giving instructions to staff, making a recommendation to another public body, receiving documents or presentations, referring to committee, reconsidering, re-opening, returning, or striking the item.
- 5 Pledge of Allegiance
- 6 Approval of Minutes
- 1. Discussion and possible actions to approve meeting minutes of January 12th and February 9th, 2026.
- 8 Departmental Items:
- 2. Discussion and possible action for the Authority to adopt a Resolution that requires all annual budgets, estimate of needs, contracts, litigation decisions, and interagency fund transfers to be presented and decided by the a majority vote of the full Authority in open meeting. Requested by Myles Davidson, Commissioner, District 3 and Criminal Justice Authority Trustee.
- 3. Receive, accept and discuss report by Jail Administrator Tim Kimrey and/or those persons designated by him, regarding operation of and improvements for the Oklahoma County Detention Center, which may include personnel recruitment initiatives, Oklahoma State Health Department matters, the housing of juveniles, medical procedures and matters, budgetary and financial matters, plans for improvement of operation of the Oklahoma County Detention Center, and regarding enhanced use of release of detainees through the Medical Own Recognizance Program, with possible actions as desired by the Authority. Requested by Tim Kimrey, Jail Administrator.
- 4. Discussion and possible action to recognize employees with the Lifesaving Award for Professional Responders in recognition of heroic service to the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority. Requested by Tim Kimrey, Jail Administrator.
- 5. Receive, accept, and discuss report regarding income statements, financial reports, and current budget for Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, with possible actions as desired by the Authority. Requested by Tim Kimrey, Jail Administrator.
- 6. Discussion and possible action to approve invoices and claims list for March 9, 2026. List available for inspection in the office of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority Secretary, Room 201, Oklahoma County Office Building. Requested by Tim Kimrey, Jail Administrator.
- 7. Discussion and possible action to approve service agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for fire alarm and suppression system and equipment inspections. Requested by Tim Kimrey, Jail Administrator.
- 8. Discussion and possible action to approve Consulting Services Agreement with Jeff Carter, Legal Liability Risk Management Institute, to provide consulting services relating to Estate of Courtenay Doyle v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, Case No. CIV-25-384-SLP. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 9. Discussion and possible action to approve updated Joint Defense Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County. Agreement previously approved in 2022 and is updated to reflect new counsel. Requested by Chairman Jim Holman.
- 10. Receive, accept and discuss reports or comments by Trust Chairman or Vice Chairman regarding operation of or improvements for the Oklahoma County Detention Center, which may include personnel recruitment initiatives, Oklahoma State Health Department matters, medical procedures and matters, budgetary and financial matters, plans for improvement of physical or procedural operation of the Oklahoma County Detention Center, and use of release of detainees through the Medical Own Recognizance Program, with possible actions as desired by the Authority. Requested by Chairman Jim Holman.
- 11. Report regarding meetings of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority Citizens Advisory Board, with discussion and possible acceptance and other actions as desired by the Authority. Requested by Tim Kimrey, Jail Administrator.
- 12. Announcement: Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority in 2026 is on Monday, April 13th or as otherwise scheduled or held in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act.
- 20 Board Comment/General Remarks:
- 21 No New Business
- 22 Executive Session
- 23 Recess into executive session
- 13. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B) (4) to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority v. State of Oklahoma, CV-2024-2088, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 14. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B) (4) to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Estate of Doyle v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-25-384-SLP, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 15. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B) (4) to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Altstatt v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-22-811-D, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 16. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307 (B) (4) to engage in confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Estate of Davis v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-23-780-R, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 17. To enter into executive session pursuant to 25 Oklahoma Statutes, 2021, Section 307(B)(1) to engage in confidential communications regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation of the following individual salaried employee: Tim Kimrey, Jail Administrator of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority. Requested by Tommie Johnson lll, Sheriff.
- 29 Return from executive session
- 18. Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority v. State of Oklahoma, CV-2024-2088, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 18. Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority v. State of Oklahoma, CV-2024-2088, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 19. Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Estate of Doyle v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-25-384-SLP, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 19. Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Estate of Doyle v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-25-384-SLP, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 20. Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Altstatt v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-22-811-D, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 21. Action regarding confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim or action in Estate of Davis v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, CIV-23-780-R, and where on advice of its attorney, the board has determined that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. Requested by Aaron Etherington, Chief Legal Counsel.
- 22. Action regarding in confidential communications regarding the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation of the following individual salaried employee: Tim Kimrey, Jail Administrator of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority. Requested by Tommie Johnson lll, Sheriff.
- 35 No Citizen Participation
- 36 Adjourn
- 36 Adjourn