Pardon and Parole Board Seeks Technology Upgrades, Reports Process Improvements

Jan 28, 2026

The Pardon & Parole Board presented a flat FY27 budget request while highlighting digitization of pardon processes, SharePoint access for members, reduced release-preparation time, and a plan to move victim notifications to automated texts/emails.

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Kyle Counts, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, told the Senate subcommittee that the board is requesting a flat budget for FY27 while pursuing internal modernization and service improvements.

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