"true Change": Oklahoma County Jail Trust Officially Takes Over County Jail

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By Kayla BranchStaff writer kbranch@oklahoman.comThe last 13 months resembled a marathon to Tricia Everest. But instead of running, the miles were filled with legal contracts, county politics, lessons on jail infrastructure and a dedication to crafting a better Oklahoma County jail through independent oversight from an appointed board. After months of planning, the Oklahoma County Jail Trust officially takes over management of the county jail Wednesday, removing the sheriff’s office from operations and instead bringing in a small team of administrators, most with experience from the state’s corrections system. “At many times ...Read more on NewsOK.com

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