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Sheriff reports 154 inmates in Canadian County jail; 34 awaiting DOC transfer

Canadian County Board of County Commissioners · August 3, 2026
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Summary

The Sheriff’s Office reported 154 inmates in the county jail and 34 inmates waiting transfer to the Department of Corrections. Several inmates were housed out of county, and one was out on writ.

The meeting record states: “The report received from the Sheriff’s Office reported there were 154 inmates in the county jail, 12 male and 4 female inmates in Tillman County, 4 male inmates in Logan County, 1 out on writ and 34 inmates waiting to be transferred to the Department of Corrections.” The item was presented as an informational report; no action was taken.

The minutes do not provide additional detail on capacity, causes of out-of-county housing, anticipated transfer dates, or budgetary implications. County corrections staff would be the source for more detailed operational data.