The bill amends RCW 70.48.140 to establish new regulations regarding contracts between the United States and county or municipal jails for the confinement of individuals in federal custody. It allows jail authorities to choose to accept individuals committed by the United States, provided that there is a valid judicial warrant and a contract is in place prior to accepting any federal detainees. The bill specifies that any such contract must include a fee covering the total cost to the jail for confining these individuals and stipulates that if funding from the United States is not received, the jail must cease holding federal detainees.

Additionally, the bill prohibits counties or municipalities from contracting with the United States to confine individuals who have been transported across state lines unless a valid judicial warrant has been issued. This aims to ensure that local jails are not burdened with federal detainees without proper funding and legal authority, thereby clarifying the responsibilities and limitations of local jails in relation to federal custody.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 70.48.140