AR SB24

Establishes eight criminal detention facility review committee districts statewide, with one committee per district composed of at least five members appointed by the Governor for four-year terms

Reduces the Office of Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator staff from three positions (coordinator, juvenile justice specialist, administrative assistant) to two positions (coordinator and administrative assistant), eliminating the juvenile justice specialist role

Committee members receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for approved clerical and typing expenses and travel expenses under state law

Requires committees to conduct annual inspections of criminal and juvenile detention facilities, report findings within 30 days to the chief circuit administrative judge, and may petition circuit court to close non-compliant facilities after six months of failed corrective action

Repeals the provision allowing the Governor to establish a citizen advisory council to advise the coordinator on jail standards; current committees are abolished January 1, 2019, with new committees taking effect the same date