Oklahoma County jail twice denies surprise inspections from the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Oklahoma County jail has twice refused surprise inspections from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, sparking a potential standoff between the county's district attorney and the state agency tasked with ensuring county jails are safe. The jail, which has failed nine health inspections in a row since 2020, blocked the inspections, citing insufficient staff for support. State law states that the Health Department can perform inspections without any forewarning.