HB 2540
State to reimburse county for inmate costs when conviction results in credit for time served
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure the state reimburses counties for the costs of housing inmates when an inmate’s conviction results in a ‘time served’ credit towards their sentence. It modifies existing law to clarify that the state is responsible for covering these costs. The bill establishes a per diem rate for inmate housing, adjusted annually based on operational costs and county population, and outlines how these costs will be calculated and distributed among counties. It also addresses reimbursement for municipal court cases and clarifies responsibilities for inmate housing.
Key provisions
- Requires the state to reimburse counties for inmate housing costs when an inmate receives ‘time served’ credit.
- Establishes a per diem rate for inmate housing, currently set at $54.48, adjusted annually based on operational costs.
- Calculates county shares of inmate days based on population and a pro rata system.
- Specifies reimbursement rates for different percentages of inmate days (80%, 80-100%, and over 100%).
- Updates the pro rata calculation for inmate days every 10 years.
- Addresses reimbursement for municipal court cases where charges were initially filed in magistrate court.
- Defines the responsibilities of the county and the state regarding housing costs for specific inmate types (pre-trial, felony convictions).
- Requires the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitations to post relevant cost information on its website.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Counties
- State of West Virginia
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