MO HB2442

Creates new section 221.025 allowing sheriffs discretion to place offenders ordered confined in county jails for nonviolent offenses on house arrest with electronic monitoring or shackling, unless the court specifically prohibits it.

Amends section 221.105 to include house arrest costs in the per diem calculations for which the state may reimburse counties and cities, with the state providing full reimbursement for house arrest programs when the state is liable for costs.

Allows judges to order persons charged with bailable nonviolent offenses who do not post bail to be placed on house arrest with electronic monitoring or shackling as an alternative to jail.

Permits courts to order defendants found guilty of nonviolent offenses to serve sentences on house arrest with electronic monitoring or shackling in lieu of county jail confinement, while allowing courts to prohibit house arrest in specific cases or for certain offense types.

Modifies bail and commitment procedures to account for house arrest as a release option for nonviolent offenders before, during, or after trial.