Overview of the Oklahoma Criminal Justice System

Understanding the different parts of the Oklahoma criminal justice system will help you understand the progress of your DUI case. In Oklahoma, like in most other states, different types of law enforcement officers and courts handle criminal cases depending on where a person was arrested and the stage of their case. Law Enforcement The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has jurisdiction over all state highways and waterways. Its officers are spread throughout the state. Each Oklahoma county has a sheriff’s department with deputies who patrol the county roads. Sheriff’s deputies may coordinate with police officers in the major cities. For example, in Oklahoma City the...