HB 3491
Relating to per diem jail costs
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Bill overview
This bill aims to change how West Virginia counties handle costs associated with housing inmates in jail, particularly those awaiting transfer to state correctional facilities. It establishes a fund for jail operations managed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, limiting county responsibility for costs to 30 days for felony inmates awaiting evaluation. The bill also outlines a per diem cost calculation, adjusting annually based on operational costs and population, and addresses reimbursement for municipal courts when magistrate courts handle felony cases.
Key provisions
- Establishes a dedicated fund for jail operations managed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
- Limits county responsibility for jail costs to 30 days for felony inmates awaiting transfer to state facilities.
- Sets a per diem cost per inmate, adjusted annually based on operational costs and population.
- Specifies a pro rata calculation for inmate days based on county population.
- Requires counties to pay a percentage of per diem costs based on inmate days (80%, 100%, or 120%).
- Addresses reimbursement for municipal courts when magistrate courts handle felony cases.
- Defines how interest earned on invested funds should be handled.
- Outlines procedures for transferring jail facilities and inmate placement.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Counties
- State Correctional Facilities
- Inmates
- Municipal Courts
- Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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