This was a great year in Oklahoma for criminal justice reforms. Not since the passage of justice reinvestment legislation in 2012 have we seen such significant measures make it through the legislative process. In 2016, the Legislature passed four key pieces of criminal justice reform legislation.
Criminal Justice
Making sure released inmates have state IDs is a step toward rehabilitation
For most law-abiding citizens, identification is so routine we barely think about it. But without an ID, everyday tasks become major obstacles. You cannot easily apply for a job, secure housing, open a bank account or handle basic paperwork without the ability to verify your identity. For someone leaving incarceration and trying to reenter society...
April 28, 2026