Lawmakers have filed dozens of criminal justice reform measures ahead of the 2026 legislative session, which kicks off Feb. 2.

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Oklahoma Watch combed through thousands of pages of parole data, showing a correlation between member absences and higher parole denial rates.

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Oklahoma's Survivors Act allows abuse victims to seek sentence reductions, but implementation has been chaotic. Most petitions fail due to missing records, lack of legal help, and inconsistent county practices. Only one person has been released statewide. Incarcerated survivors face systemic barriers preventing meaningful access to the law's promised relief.

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The Pardon and Parole Board may only consider medical parole if the Department of Corrections director requests it. Pending legislation could change that.

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