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ID H0456
Bill
Status
3/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Increases the minimum daily per diem rate that the state board of correction must pay counties for housing state sentenced prisoners from $40 to $45.00 per inmate per day.
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State board of correction remains authorized to enter into contracts with counties under section 20-241, Idaho Code, which may provide rates above the minimum.
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State board of correction must pay all ordinary and necessary medical and dental expenses for state prisoners housed in county jails, in addition to per diem costs.
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County sheriffs must bill the department of correction at least every 60 days, and the department must pay bills within 60 days of receipt.
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Corrects code references and makes technical corrections to section 20-237A, Idaho Code, regarding liability provisions and tort claims procedures.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to increase a certain minimum rate that the State Board of Correction is required to pay counties housing state sentenced prisoners.
COUNTY JAILS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2014 Session Law Chapter 239 Effective: 07/01/2014
3/26/2014