OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma County Jail could soon lose its ability to transport inmates to court hearings after the sheriff gave notice he plans to end a contract with the jail trust, following controversy over comments made during a recent meeting.
The dispute stems from criticism over the cost of the jail’s inmate transport contract, which officials say covers staffing, vehicles, and other expenses, and questions about whether the service could be done more cheaply.
Inmates at the Oklahoma County Jail must be transported to and from court while in custody…