This bill amends sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to allow counties to seek reimbursement from the state for medical services provided to county jail inmates. It defines key terms such as "county board," "eligible medical costs," and "inmate," and establishes that beginning July 1, 2025, the Jail Standards Board will reimburse counties for these costs, subject to available appropriations. The bill outlines the process for counties to submit claims for reimbursement, including deadlines and the requirement for claims to be sworn and certified. It also specifies that the Jail Standards Board has the authority to audit claims and determine eligible costs, while excluding reimbursement for costs arising from negligence or misconduct.

Additionally, the bill modifies the fee structure for sheriffs, increasing various service fees from two dollars to twenty-five dollars, and introduces a minimum charge for certain services. It also allows sheriffs to charge for additional officers when safety concerns necessitate their presence during warrant service. The bill includes provisions for prorating mileage fees among multiple warrants and establishes new commission rates for taxes collected through distress and sale. The original sections of the statutes being amended are repealed, and the act is declared to take effect immediately due to the existence of an emergency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 33-117, 77-1720