Oklahoma misses key deadlines in court-ordered mental health reform, report finds
Independent consultants cite delays and poor communication from the Department of Mental Health as people with serious mental illness wait in jail for treatment.
‘Total freefall’: Oklahoma faces deadline to fix broken mental health system as long wait times persist
A judge is fining the state for failing to treat mentally ill defendants stuck in county jails. With a court-ordered deadline approaching, public defenders and advocates say the system remains overwhelmed, underfunded and unresponsive.
Medical contractor with troubled history to leave Cleveland County jail
TK Health told county officials the company would exit the jail at the end of June, but gave no reason. There has been a history of complaints about access to medical care at the facility.
Gov. Stitt approves parole for an Oklahoma man locked up as a teenager for murder
Wayne Thompson was convicted for a crime he committed when he was 15 years old. His family has been trying to win his release ever since.
A bill would let Oklahoma detention centers apply for ‘get out of jail free’ cards from health and safety standards
Some jails in the state have faced ongoing issues with detainee deaths and poor inspection results. State inspectors ruled most county jails didn’t comply with the standards in 2024.
Cleveland County Sheriff responds to reports of poor conditions at the jail
Sheriff Chris Amason answered The Frontier’s questions about reports of detainees being denied clean clothing, toilet paper and medical care.
Judges raised concerns about potential civil rights violations at the Cleveland County Detention Center
One judge told Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office officials that there were “serious constitutional concerns” about conditions at the jail including lack of access to attorneys, health care and clean clothing.
Wed at age 15, she wants Oklahoma to ban child marriage
Lawmakers have introduced two bills this year to limit or outlaw marriage for minors. Previous efforts to pass laws that would keep young pregnant mothers from marrying have failed.
