This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require the state to reimburse counties for costs incurred when an inmate's conviction results in credit for time served towards any sentence imposed. Specifically, it introduces new legal language stating that the state shall reimburse a county for all costs incurred in such cases. This change aims to alleviate the financial burden on counties that may arise from housing inmates who receive credit for time served.

In addition to the reimbursement provision, the bill maintains existing regulations regarding the management and allocation of funds for jail operations, including the determination of per diem costs for inmate housing. The bill emphasizes that counties are responsible for costs associated with pretrial inmates and convicted misdemeanants, while the state will cover costs for felony convictions starting the day after the conviction. Overall, the bill seeks to clarify financial responsibilities between the state and counties in the context of inmate incarceration and sentencing.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15A-3-16