This bill amends section 47-111 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to update the requirements for the supervision of female inmates in county jails. It specifies that in counties with a city of the metropolitan or primary class, twenty-four-hour supervision must be provided by a female correctional officer, replacing the previous term "matron." The bill also allows for the appointment of a female correctional officer in cases involving sick prisoners or minors under the age of sixteen. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities and qualifications of these female correctional officers, including their reporting duties and compensation.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that all county and city jails comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the Jail Standards Board, particularly regarding cross-gender supervision and searches of inmates. The original section 47-111 is repealed, consolidating the updated provisions into a more modern framework for managing female inmates in Nebraska's jails.

Statutes affected:
Final Reading: 47-111
Slip Law: 47-111