Iowa HF643 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse counties for holding or confining sexually violent predators who commit.

Iowa HF643 mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services reimburses counties at a rate of $50 per day for the temporary holding or confinement of sexually violent predators who commit public offenses while subject to civil commitment orders. This reimbursement applies to the period after the predator is transferred to a county jail and before any sentencing. The bill specifies that the reimbursement must be paid using funds allocated for the treatment and commitment of sexually violent predators. This reimbursement mechanism is effective starting July 1, 2025.

Iowa HF643 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse counties for holding or confining sexually violent predators who commit.

Iowa HF643 mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services reimburses counties at a rate of $50 per day for the temporary holding or confinement of sexually violent predators who commit public offenses while subject to civil commitment orders. This reimbursement applies to the period after the predator is transferred to a county jail and before any sentencing. The bill specifies that the reimbursement must be paid using funds allocated for the treatment and commitment of sexually violent predators. This reimbursement mechanism is effective starting July 1, 2025.