The bill amends Section 95 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the delivery of sentenced individuals to correctional facilities. It introduces a provision allowing certain low-risk defendants, as determined by factors such as the nature of their offense and community ties, to self-report to a designated correctional facility for the commencement of their sentence. This self-reporting option enables these individuals to bypass detention in a county jail and initial reception processing. The Department of Corrections is tasked with processing the necessary documentation and conducting initial assessments upon the defendant's arrival.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the responsibilities of the sheriff and detention center personnel regarding transportation. It specifies that in cases where self-reporting is ordered, these personnel will not be responsible for transportation and will not be eligible for reimbursement for such cases. The bill also maintains existing provisions for the transportation of sentenced individuals who do not qualify for self-reporting, including the requirement for the sheriff to deliver the individual along with necessary documentation to the Department of Corrections. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.