The bill proposes to repeal the existing section 550.320 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and replace it with a new section that outlines the state's jail reimbursement policy. The new legislation defines key terms, including "Department" as the Department of Corrections and "jail reimbursement" as a daily per diem paid by the state for time spent in custody. The bill establishes that the state will reimburse counties or cities for the days an individual spends in custody at a per diem rate of up to forty dollars per day per offender, an increase from the previous cap of thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents. This reimbursement is contingent upon appropriation and is subject to review and approval by the Department. Additionally, the bill specifies the circumstances under which the state will cover these costs, including when a person is sentenced to imprisonment, has their probation or parole revoked, or is detained under certain conditions. It also outlines the responsibilities of the sheriff's office or city officials in certifying the number of days an offender has spent in jail and submitting claims for reimbursement to the Department within a two-year timeframe. The Department is tasked with determining the eligibility of expenses and establishing rules for the claims submission process, ensuring compliance with existing legislative provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6365H.01): 550.320