SB 595
Jail standards; creating the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act. Emergency.
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 595 establishes the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act, creating a framework for regulating and overseeing jails and detention facilities within the state. The bill aims to ensure the safety, health, and humane treatment of inmates and staff. It establishes standards for facility operations, inmate care, and staff training, with the goal of improving conditions and accountability within Oklahoma’s correctional system. This legislation was passed with an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately.
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