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ID H0533

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum per diem rate for housing state-sentenced prisoners in county jails from $40 to $55 per day for the first seven (7) days of custody
  • Maintains the rate of $75 per day per inmate for housing state-sentenced prisoners after the initial seven (7) day period
  • State board of correction remains responsible for all ordinary and necessary medical and dental expenses of state prisoners housed in county jails
  • County sheriffs must bill the department of correction at least every sixty (60) days, with payment required within sixty (60) days of receipt
  • Legislature shall review the costs of housing inmates in county jails every three (3) years beginning in 2004

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding per diem rates for prisoners.

COUNTY JAILS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2018 Session Law Chapter 122 Effective: 07/01/2018

3/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/23/2018
Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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