Washington HB2547 regulates contracts between the United States and local jails for housing federal detainees.

Washington HB2547 amends existing law to require that any contract between the United States and a county or municipal jail for housing federal detainees must be in writing and include a fee covering the total cost to the jail. The contract must be in place before the jail accepts any federal detainees, except in cases where a valid judicial warrant is issued. If the United States fails to provide the agreed-upon funds, the jail is no longer obligated to house federal detainees.

Washington HB2547 regulates contracts between the United States and local jails for housing federal detainees.

Washington HB2547 amends existing law to require that any contract between the United States and a county or municipal jail for housing federal detainees must be in writing and include a fee covering the total cost to the jail. The contract must be in place before the jail accepts any federal detainees, except in cases where a valid judicial warrant is issued. If the United States fails to provide the agreed-upon funds, the jail is no longer obligated to house federal detainees.