House File 643 amends Section 229A.5C of the Iowa Code to establish a reimbursement mechanism for counties that temporarily hold or confine sexually violent predators who are subject to civil commitment. The bill specifies that upon the filing of a complaint, indictment, or information, individuals will be transferred to the county jail where the offense occurred until the completion of criminal proceedings. If sentenced to confinement, individuals will serve their time in the county jail or a correctional institution, depending on the nature of the sentence.

Importantly, the bill introduces a provision that mandates the department to reimburse counties at a rate of fifty dollars per day for the duration that a person is held in the county jail following their transfer or confinement. The reimbursement will be funded through appropriated funds for the treatment and commitment of sexually violent predators or through funds transferred for this purpose. This legislative change aims to alleviate the financial burden on counties that manage the temporary holding of these individuals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 229A.5C
Enrolled: 229A.5C