Oklahoma (OK) — State Brief
Juvenile Justice (2015–2025)
Context
Oklahoma’s continuum includes family-based treatment alternatives to secure placement and step-down planning with aftercare; county-level variation remains meaningful.
Pipeline Snapshot
- Intake & Screening: OJA + law enforcement; YLS/CMI at intake to guide diversion/placement decisions.
- Detention: Statewide mandatory detention risk assessment since ~2018; limited beds enforce strict criteria.
- Adjudication & Disposition: District courts (juvenile docket); dispositions include probation, community programs, or OJA custody; Youthful Offender track for serious cases.
- Commitment & Placement: OJA custody for serious/repeat; operates 2 medium-secure facilities + contracted group homes; placement by YLS risk & needs.
- Reentry & Aftercare: OJA Aftercare assigns transition worker ~60 days pre-release; post-release aftercare to age 21 or discharge.
- Authority: State-operated hybrid: OJA runs custody and statewide programs; county courts decide; detention county-run.
- Policies: Title 10A (Juvenile Code); Youthful Offender Act; 2015 reform standardized detention.
- Data Handoff: Unified JOLTS system; limited integration with child welfare; no automated school notification on return.
Notes & Sources
- OJA annual reports; state statutes; JDAI materials.