Idaho H0684 allows county sheriff's offices to seek reimbursement for costs incurred when collecting absconded prisoners, probationers, or parolees.

Idaho H0684 amends Idaho Code to authorize county sheriff's offices to seek reimbursement for costs associated with recapturing absconded prisoners, probationers, or parolees from other states. This includes travel expenses, personnel costs, and any other reasonable costs incurred during the recapture process. The Idaho Department of Correction must ensure reimbursement occurs within 30 days of receiving an invoice from the sheriff's office. The act declares an emergency and will be in full force and effect from July 1, 2026.

Idaho H0684 allows county sheriff's offices to seek reimbursement for costs incurred when collecting absconded prisoners, probationers, or parolees.

Idaho H0684 amends Idaho Code to authorize county sheriff's offices to seek reimbursement for costs associated with recapturing absconded prisoners, probationers, or parolees from other states. This includes travel expenses, personnel costs, and any other reasonable costs incurred during the recapture process. The Idaho Department of Correction must ensure reimbursement occurs within 30 days of receiving an invoice from the sheriff's office. The act declares an emergency and will be in full force and effect from July 1, 2026.