This bill aims to update and streamline Idaho's juvenile corrections laws by amending Section 20-524A of the Idaho Code. The legislative intent is to remove obsolete and unnecessary language to better serve the public health, safety, and welfare of Idaho citizens. Specifically, the bill deletes the term "standard" from the phrase "mountain standard time," which reflects an effort to modernize the language used in the law.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the Department of Juvenile Corrections is responsible for reimbursing counties for the costs of housing juvenile offenders in detention centers beyond a five-day period, starting from the first business day the department receives the court's order of commitment. The bill also declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20-524A