1	The Courts/Crime/Public Safety Debriefing SB 81 Illegal Drug Crisis: Clandestine Methamphetamine Labs in Oklahoma Homeland Security DOC Policy Changes: Public v. Private Medical Costs Alternative Programs: Drug Courts Community Sentencing Etc.
2	SB 81 – District Court Fees Increases fees for filing civil actions, certain marriage licenses, actions for divorce, probate or guardianship, or for requesting jury trials Increases fines for speeding and DUI Estimated to raise $10 million, to replace $9.5 million of General Revenue 75% of court funding from fees
3	Illegal Drugs Crisis Clandestine Meth Labs in Oklahoma
4	Methamphetamine
5	One ounce = 110 “hits” 1999 ¼ gram -$60 ½ gram -$120 1 gram -$240 2000 ¼ gram -$20 ½ gram -$60 1 gram -$80
6	What’s Methamphetamine? Stimulant Inexpensive and easy to make Made with over-the-counter ingredients Highly addictive Potential for widespread use Affects the central nervous system Can cause violent behavior
7	Common Names for Meth Speed Chalk Ice Crystal or Christy Crank Glass or Quartz Go-fast Zip L.A.
8	History of Meth 1887 Amphetamine synthesized by German chemist, L. Edeleano 1919 Meth was discovered in Japan 1930 Amphetamines marketed as Benzedrine for congestion 1937 Amphetamine becomes tablet for narcolepsy and ADHD WW II Amphetamine given to soldiers 1942 Dextro-amphetamine and meth become widely available 1970 Amphetamine becomes illegal
9	Super Labs Labs operated by organized traffickers Cook meth around the clock for transportation to drug dealers throughout the country for profit The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control reports Oklahoma has no super labs
10	Meth Epidemic in Midwest Increasing Importation Users/Dealers in “Mom & Pop” Labs Mexican Meth Trafficking Organizations Major Interstate Highways, Railroads, Air from West and Southwest border areas Easy Access to Precursor Chemicals Population demographics
11	Dangers of Meth 600 – 900 over-the-counter pills required 1 lb. meth equals 5-6 lbs. of toxic waste Toxic fumes are flammable and explosive Water and soil contamination for years Injury and death Spread of infectious disease Lab clean-up cost $5,000 to $150,000
12	Who uses Meth? Under 18 yrs old 24% 18-23 yrs old 35% 23-30 yrs old 19% 30-40 yrs old 13% Over 40 yrs old 6% White male, blue collar workers, unemployed persons in 20-30 age range, high school and college students.
13	Meth Labs in Oklahoma
14	Total Clandestine Laboratory Seizures - 2001
15	Use of Meth & Amphetamine
16	Methods of Use By Region
17	Stimulants on Increase
18	Meth and the Brain
19	Car Lab
20	Kitchen Lab
21	Meth Equipment
22	Oklahoma’s Tactics Increase Criminal Penalties Drug Courts/Treatment Control Precursor Chemicals Regulate Over-the-counter Drugs Sales Utilize Drug Task Forces Create Drug Free Zones
23	What Else Can Be Done? Public Education Campaign Expand Treatment Options Expand Drug Courts Drug Testing Increase Funding for Corrections and Law Enforcement Focus on Interstate Transportation of Illegal Drugs
24	The Bottom Line Develop a long term strategy for prevention, education, and treatment Focus criminal resources on traffickers and possession of lab equipment Control precursor chemicals Aggressive seizure and forfeiture Work together
25	The State of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
26	Outline General Facts Contract Beds Medical Alternatives to Sentencing Drug Courts Community Sentencing
27	Profile of an Oklahoma Prisoner White Male 33 years of age Dropped out of school after the 10^th grade Imprisoned on first or second conviction, but is serving his first prison term Non-violent crime, most likely drug-related Heavy user of drugs or alcohol Will serve about two (2) years in prison $16,000 a year to incarcerate
28	Offender Statistics (6/30/03) Inmates 23,006 Male 89.7% Female 10.3% Race White 58.4% Black 28.5% Native American 8.4% Hispanic 4.3% Other 0.5% Crime Type Violent 39.8% Non-violent 60.2%
29	Growth in Population DOC’s population has risen 108% over the last fifteen years.
30	Growth in Appropriations
31	Supplemental Appropriation In 9 out of the last 14 years, DOC has required a supplemental appropriation before the close of the fiscal year. In FY’01 DOC was appropriated $25.5 million in supplemental appropriations. In FY’02 DOC was appropriated $30 million in supplemental appropriations. In FY’03 DOC was appropriated $18.8 million in supplemental appropriations.
32	Oklahoma’s Prisons Currently there are 24 prisons throughout Oklahoma. 17 public 6 private The Department also operates 20 community-security facilities. 5 community corrections centers 15 work centers In addition, the Department contracts with 10 Halfway Houses.
33	Spending 93% of DOC’s entire funding is spent housing and/or monitoring offenders. Oklahoma ranks 26^th lowest in spending for state, county, and city incarceration. ($148 per citizen) Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Governments Division State and Local Government Finances “1999-00” Oklahoma ranks 43^th lowest in spending per state prisoner. ($44.50 per day) Source: CQ’s State Fact Finder 2003
34	Incarceration Rate Oklahoma ranks fourth highest in the nation in incarcerating offenders. 667 prisoners per 100,000 residents Nat’l avg. 476 Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, “Prisoners in 2002.” No other state incarcerates women at a higher rate than Oklahoma 131 female offenders per 100,000 residents Nat’l avg. 60 Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, “Prisoners in 2002
35	Trends in Prison Receptions Prison receptions have increased 94% since FY’85. Since 1985, inmate receptions for drug offenses nearly quadrupled, from 10% to 38%. 80.4% of the FY’02 receptions were sentenced for a non-violent crime. In CY’02, DOC had a record number of receptions. (8,398)
36	Contract Beds Oklahoma has the second largest number of inmates housed in private prisons (6,470) “Prisoners in 2002” Bureau of Justice Statistics Bulletin. Oklahoma had the fifth largest percentage (28%) of its prison population in Private Prisons in 2002. “Prisoners in 2002” Bureau of Justice Statistics Bulletin. 22% of DOC’s FY’04 appropriation is dedicated to these beds. DOC also contracts for Halfway House beds and County jail backup beds. Private Prison per diem for FY’03 $47.04 vs. State medium security per diem for FY’03 $46.55.
37	Mabel Basset SB 661 (Wilkerson/Erwin): The Mabel Basset Correctional Center is relocated to McLoud. DOC contracts with Hawaii to house female inmates at MBCC. Female assessment and reception relocated to MBCC from Lexington A&R.
38	Medical DOC provides medical care to all DOC facilities, work centers, contract facilities, and county jails. Lindsay Hospital
39	Medical Budget 11% of DOC’s FY’03 budget was spent on medical ($42,588,400) 91% of medical services division’s operations are in two areas: Outside specialty care (55%) Pharmaceuticals (36%) Source: “Agency’s Healthcare Spending Below National Average, Healthcare Quality Has Never Been better.” Michael Jackson, M.D. Inside Corrections Pgs. 1 and 4.
40	Mental Health Services Approximately 6,000 (26%) of DOC’s population have a history of, or are currently exhibiting some form of mental illness. 50% of Female inmates 24% of male inmates $1,384,000 spent on Psychotropic prescriptions in FY’02. Source: “Mental Health Power Point Presentation.” Robert Powitzky, Ph.D., DOC
41	Drug Courts “an immediate and highly structured judicial intervention process for substance abuse treatment of eligible offenders which expedites the criminal case, and requires successful completion of the plea agreement in lieu of incarceration.” Oklahoma has 36 Drug Courts in operation and 8 in planning.
42	Drug Courts Eligible Offenders: Offender is drug addict or offense makes eligible Committed a felony offense Offender’s arrest or charge does not involve: Trafficking Crime of Violence No Prior felony convictions for a violent offense
43	Drug Courts Participants pay: Court costs A percentage of treatment costs Drug testing costs Supervision fees Program user fees State pays: Treatment costs Drug Testing Costs Drug Court Coordinator
44	Drug Courts
45	Drug Courts
46	Drug Courts
47	Community Sentencing 36 funded local sentencing systems 34 have sentenced offenders to the program 11 inactive councils Funded systems encompass 61 counties FY’04 Budget: $6 million Approximately $2,000 per offender/year
48	Community Sentencing Level of Services Inventory-Revised (LSI-R) Determines offender eligibility Identifies criminogenic needs 5,117 assessments ordered during CY 2002. 57% placed in Moderate Range 29% in Low Range 14% in High Range
49	Community Sentencing Of the 57% of offenders who scored in the Moderate Range 58% received a Community Sentence (1,710) 15% Traditional Probation 10% Incarceration 9% “Other” (Drug Court, DUI Court, County Jail) 9% Pending Disposition Offenses that received a Community Sentence CY 2002: 55% Drugs 21% Property 16% DUI 5% Assault 3% other Prior Felony Convictions of Community Sentenced Offenders: 45% Zero priors 21% One Prior 16% Two Priors 18% Three or More Priors
50	Other Alternatives Electronic Monitoring $4.00 - $15.00 a day Release by Crime Type Mental Health Court 9 Offenders $100,000 budget (Start 7/1/03)
51	Sources: Drug Courts “Oklahoma Drug Courts” Brian Karnes, J.D., Community Sentencing “Partnerships in Corrections: Community Sentencing Act Annual Report 2002” Oklahoma Department of Corrections