📷FINAL UPDATE: All facilities have returned to normal operations.

Fla. DOC donates puppy to Ga. DOC after K-9 killed in crash trib.al/1UFZ8lA

On Oct. 17, ODOC partnered with the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System for “A Day with the DOC.” Staff discussed population trends, intake, sentencing, parole, advocacy and more. Thank you to our team for representing ODOC with excellence! 💪 #WeChangeLives #TeamODOC

🎉 Big News We are proud to announce that The Mabel Bassett Balance has earned the “Best Debut” Award in the 2025 American Penal Press Contest. Judges expressed admiration for “the positivity and strength of the journalists.” 📰 Read more: oklahoma.gov/doc/newsroom/2…

‼️ As a reminder, Great Plains Correctional Center in Hinton is rotating visitation schedules. The new rotation begins Thursday.

ODOC Director Justin Farris recently spoke on a panel at the Correctional Leaders Assn Deputy Directors Conference about the use of artificial intelligence in corrections. Director Farris spoke about ODOC's current and future uses of AI, it’s value and how to ensure it is used responsibly.

Due to the Veterans Day holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 11, GPCC visitation scheduling will only be available on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We appreciate your understanding as our staff observes the holiday. 🇺🇸

❓ Have you signed up for 🚨 ORANGE ALERT 🚨 notifications? It's a way for citizens to get notified by specific ODOC facilities via text alert when an inmate unlawfully leaves. 👉 Learn more and find out how to opt in at: OrangeAlert.ok.gov

At Great Plains Correctional Center in Oklahoma, the spirit of serving is alive and well, courtesy of the men in the Prison Fellowship Academy. What began as a way to honor veterans grew into something bigger. pulse.ly/egcgc3aqe1

🇺🇸 Today, we honor the men and women who answered the call to serve our nation. In observance of Veterans Day, ODOC administrative offices are closed today. To every veteran – whether working within our agency or in our care – we are grateful for you and your service. 🇺🇸

🔜 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡: We heard you! ODOC is launching a new 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 dedicated to scheduling visits and processing visitation applications for all facilities statewide – providing faster responses and better service. Stay tuned for more details!

ODOC staff quickly responded to a medical event involving Tremane Wood, ensuring he received immediate care. Read the full release here: 🔗 oklahoma.gov/doc/newsroom/2…

A scheduled power outage to perform emergency transformer maintenance will affect John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 6 a.m. to approx. 10 a.m. 🔹 Scheduled visits will be noon–5 p.m. 🔹 All affected inmates will be notified of these changes.

We extend our deepest condolences to VADOC after the tragic loss of one of their officers killed in the line of duty. Our hearts are with the officer’s family, loved ones, colleagues & the entire VaDOC community during this time. ODOC stands with you in grief & solidarity.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the off-duty passing of LARC Chief of Security Treena Lorentz. She will be deeply missed by colleagues and inmates alike. Please keep her family, friends, and all who knew her in your thoughts and prayers.

ODOC is excited to announce a new Visitation Unit launching Dec. 1, 2025 – making it easier than ever for families to stay connected with their loved ones. A dedicated team will be available M-F to answer questions and process applications. 🗞️ Read more: oklahoma.gov/doc/newsroom/2…

🥧 Happy Thanksgiving from the ODOC! As we gather with loved ones to reflect on gratitude, we want to thank our dedicated staff for their unwavering service & the families who support them every day. Our admin offices will be closed Thursday & Friday & will reopen on Monday. 🦃

🎉 Big News from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections! 🎉 The new Visitation Unit is officially live – All visits must be scheduled by phone through the new unit. 📞 Call the Visitation Unit Mon-Fri during business hours at 405-768-3269. 🌐 Visit oklahoma.gov/doc/facilities…

📞 Planning a visit? We’ve made it easier! To schedule visitation, simply fill out our request form. Once submitted, a member of our Visitation Unit will call you back to confirm your date and time. 🔗 Form: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019adfa… ℹ️ More information: oklahoma.gov/doc/facilities…