Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt joined deputies from the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office this week to observe how eviction procedures are carried out firsthand.
According to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office, Kirt, who represents District 30, participated in a ride-along to better understand how local law enforcement handles eviction orders and interacts with residents affected by housing instability.
Senator Kirt is reportedly working on legislation designed to give Oklahomans facing foreclosure or eviction additional time to resolve overdue balances before removal proceedings are finalized. The proposal seeks to balance enforcement with compassion, particularly as many residents continue to recover from economic strain.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that the ride-along provided valuable dialogue between lawmakers and deputies who carry out eviction orders daily. Officials said the collaboration could help inform policies that are both effective and fair to struggling homeowners and tenants.
Further details about the proposed bill are expected to be shared when the Oklahoma Legislature reconvenes.
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