LB636

Nebraska LB636 changes sheriffs' fees and allows counties to seek reimbursement for medical services for jail inmates.

Nebraska LB636 modifies sheriffs' fees and establishes a reimbursement process for counties providing medical services to jail inmates. The bill sets specific rates for various sheriff services, including serving warrants and advertising sales. It also allows sheriffs to charge additional fees when multiple officers are needed to serve a warrant. The Jail Standards Board is tasked with reimbursing counties for eligible medical costs, subject to available appropriations. Counties must submit claims within 45 days after each quarterly fiscal period.