Bill > HB1773

This bill requires county sheriffs to establish an "Orange Alert" communication system for county jails, which is a notification mechanism designed to alert local residents within a 40-mile radius when an inmate has escaped. The sheriff must publish information about how to register for these alerts in the county's newspaper of record, and residents are responsible for registering themselves to receive these notifications. Each county sheriff is also mandated to develop specific policies and procedures for implementing and managing the Orange Alert system. The bill creates a new section of Oklahoma law under Title 57, Section 70, and is set to become effective on November 1, 2025. The primary goal of the Orange Alert system appears to be enhancing public safety by quickly informing local residents about potential security risks when a jail inmate escapes, thus enabling community awareness and potentially aiding in the recapture of the escaped individual.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1773&Session=2600