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Global Positioning Satellite Program

Phone: 405-425-2116
Fax: 405-425-2675

The Global Positioning Satellite Program provides eligible, non-violent inmates an opportunity to participate in a supervised reintegration program. Individuals approved for GPS are monitored using satellite-based tracking technology and are supervised by Probation and Parole officers.

This program allows participants to return to their communities to begin rebuilding their lives. They can reunite with family, secure employment, pay taxes, and, with the support of their supervision officers, access community-based treatment and support services.

GPS monitoring is a cost-effective alternative to incarceration that maintains the highest commitment to public safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The GPS program allows offenders to return to their respective communities to begin the reintegration process.
  • Reduce prison overcrowding with a cost-effective reentry program targeting non-violent inmates.
  • Family reunification.
  • Allow offenders the opportunity to obtain employment in their local communities and become taxpaying citizens.
  • With the assistance of supervision officers, offenders participate in community-based treatment and support programs.
  • Provide an alternative to incarceration for non-violent offender that does not compromise community safety.

  • Must be a non-violent offender with an eligible crime serving a sentence of 10 years or less.
    • Inmates serving a sentence of more than 10 years will be eligible if they have less than three years to their projected release date.
  • Must have an approved home offer.

  • Conviction 
    • For a violent offense within the previous 10 years
    • For an offense listed in 21 O.S. § 13.1.
    • Under 47 O.S. § 11-902, who are not receptive to substance abuse treatment and follow-up treatment. 
    • Of any domestic abuse related crime under 21 O.S. § 644.
    • Of any crime against a child under 21 O.S. § 843.5.
    • Of exploitation of a vulnerable adult under 21 O.S. § 843.3.
    • Of racketeering under 22 O.S. § 1402.
    • Under 63 O.S. § 2-401(F) – Manufacture/Distribution within restricted zones.
    • Of Aggravated Assault and Battery upon any Law Enforcement under 21 O.S. § 650.
    • Of a sex offense required by law to register per the Sex Offender Registration Act
  • Active protection order issued under the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act.
  • Outstanding felony warrants or detainers from another jurisdiction.
  • Active escape points (within the previous 10 years).
  • Active misconducts.
  • Inmates deemed a security risk or a threat to the public.
  • Inmates requiring educational, medical and other services or programs not available in a community setting.

No. Placement involves a screening and review process. Each inmate considered has a complete criminal history background review before placement in the program. ODOC reserves the right to deny placement to any inmate considered a security risk or a threat to public safety.

Offenders assigned to this program are required to pay ODOC a $40 a month supervision fee.

Offenders must be able to furnish a cellular phone, if required, or have telephone equipment and service that supports the monitoring technology.

No. Offenders cannot leave the state while on the GPS program.

Probation and Parole supervises offenders assigned to the GPS program.

Yes, if an offender waives parole, they can be considered for placement in the GPS program.

Last Modified on Feb 18, 2026
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