AR SB641

County sheriffs may elect to house inmates committed to the Department of Corrections at the county jail until 12 months prior to the inmate's earliest potential release date, provided the inmate consents in writing

Inmates convicted of felonies ineligible for earned release credits cannot participate in this program; sheriffs must notify the prosecuting attorney and victim/victim's family when housing an inmate under this provision

Sheriffs housing inmates must conduct validated risk-needs assessments, provide evidence-based programming (including digital programming from a Department of Corrections catalog), and provide medical, dental, and mental health care meeting Criminal Detention Facility Standards

Inmates must work supervised jobs that directly benefit the county jail, a political subdivision in the county, or support nonprofit organizations based in the county, matched to their skills and education

The Department of Finance and Administration will reimburse counties for housing costs at the rate established under § 12-27-114(a)(1)(A)(i), and the Department of Corrections will reimburse medical expenses or transfer inmates for medical care