This bill amends and reenacts section 15A-3-16 of the Code of West Virginia, focusing on the financial responsibilities of counties regarding the operation of jails under the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. A significant change introduced by the bill is the limitation of a county's financial responsibility for costs associated with inmates who are incarcerated for felony convictions and awaiting transportation to a state correctional facility for a 60-day evaluation period. Specifically, the county's responsibility for these costs is capped at 30 days from the date of incarceration.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the use of special revenue funds for jail operations, stipulating that these funds may not be used to offset non-jail operations, except on a pro rata basis for shared staff and expenses in facilities serving dual purposes as both prisons and jails. The bill also outlines the process for determining per diem costs for inmate housing, which will be adjusted annually based on operational costs, and establishes a reimbursement mechanism for counties that incur costs due to municipal police incarcerations. Overall, the bill aims to streamline financial responsibilities and ensure that counties are not unduly burdened by costs associated with certain inmate populations.