ODOC finalizes Lawton facility purchase

ODOC finalizes purchase of Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility

The Oklahoma Department of Correction (ODOC) is now officially the owner of the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility as of yesterday. This purchase marks the end of private prison contracts in the state of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma takes ownership of last private prison in the state

Oklahoma became the owner of the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility, ending the state’s use of private prison contracts.

State takes back Oklahoma's last remaining privately operated prison

The Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility was purchased by the state for $312 million. Previously, it was owned by Florida-based private prison company The GEO Group.

Oklahoma ends private prisons with Lawton facility acquisition

Oklahoma's Department of Corrections has officially ended the use of private prisons by acquiring the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility.

Lawton Correctional officially becomes Red Rock Correctional as ODOC takes over operation

State takes ownership of last private prison in Oklahoma

Corrections Department Director Steven Harpe presents his agency's budget to state lawmakers. (Photo by Carmen Forman/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections on Friday became the owner of the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility, ending the state’s use of private prison contracts. “This is the third for-profit prison I’ve closed since becoming governor, and we’ve worked to give tens of thousands of people…