Idaho H0556 revises per diem costs for state prisoners housed in county jails.

Idaho H0556 amends existing law to revise the per diem costs for state prisoners housed in county jails. The bill sets a minimum rate of $55 per day for the first seven days of custody and $75 per day thereafter. It also mandates that the state board of correction pay for all ordinary and necessary medical and dental expenses. The bill outlines a payment schedule where county sheriffs bill the department of correction every 60 days, and the department must pay within 60 days of receipt. The legislature is required to appropriate sufficient funds annually for these payments.

Idaho H0556 revises per diem costs for state prisoners housed in county jails.

Idaho H0556 amends existing law to revise the per diem costs for state prisoners housed in county jails. The bill sets a minimum rate of $55 per day for the first seven days of custody and $75 per day thereafter. It also mandates that the state board of correction pay for all ordinary and necessary medical and dental expenses. The bill outlines a payment schedule where county sheriffs bill the department of correction every 60 days, and the department must pay within 60 days of receipt. The legislature is required to appropriate sufficient funds annually for these payments.