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ID S1074
Bill
Status
Passed
3/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Sheriffs must receive all persons committed to jail by competent authority, except mentally ill persons not charged with a crime and juveniles.
- County commissioners must provide all committed persons with necessary food, clothing, bedding, and medical care, with costs paid from county treasury under prescribed rules and regulations.
- County obligation to provide care ends when a person is released pursuant to dismissal, bail, or other court order of release.
- Exception to release provision: temporary releases solely for receiving medical care for injuries sustained while in jail remain the county's obligation.
- Released persons retain access to coverage under chapter 35, title 31, Idaho Code.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding reception and board of inmates.
COUNTY JAILS
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 255 Effective: 07/01/2019
3/28/2019
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare3/13/2019
Judiciary and Rules2/8/2019
Full Bill Text
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