HB 3913
Requires the Department of Corrections to reimburse counties for incarcerating a defendant if the defendant is sentenced to a felony and receives credit for time served in a local correctional facility.
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Bill overview
House Bill 3913 aims to provide financial support to Oregon counties for housing felony defendants who have served time in local correctional facilities. If a defendant receives credit for time served and is sentenced to a felony, the Department of Corrections will reimburse the county for the cost of their incarceration. The reimbursement amount is capped at $125 per day, and the Department will establish rules for submitting reimbursement claims.
Key provisions
- The Department of Corrections will reimburse counties.
- Reimbursement applies to felony sentences with credit for time served.
- The reimbursement rate is capped at $125 per day.
- The Department will create rules for claim submission.
Who is affected
- Oregon Counties
- The Department of Corrections
- Defendants sentenced to felonies
Notable changes
- Establishes a reimbursement mechanism for county incarceration costs.
Fiscal impact
The bill may impact the Department of Corrections’ budget through increased reimbursement payments to counties.
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