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Oklahoma prison population sees growth slow

 
JULIE BISBEE, Capitol Bureau    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: July 11, 2009

The state’s prison system saw the smallest increase in inmate population in recent memory during the past year.

The system had a net growth of 83 offenders, according to population figures for the fiscal year that ended June 30. Justin Jones, director of the Department of Corrections, reported the numbers to members of the Board of Corrections during their monthly meeting Friday.

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