462 Oklahoma Inmates Freed In The Largest Commutation In U.S. History

Oklahoma made history with the largest single-day commutation in U.S. history, releasing 462 nonviolent inmates. This move, approved by the Oklahoma pardon and parole board, is expected to save the state nearly $12 million. The commutation follows legal reforms initiated by Oklahoma voters in 2016, reclassifying certain crimes as misdemeanors. Governor Kevin Stitt supports these changes, emphasizing criminal justice reform and community safety. Despite the release of 462 inmates, Oklahoma still has the second-highest incarceration rate in the country, with 65 inmates awaiting release due to detainers.

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