This bill amends the Code of West Virginia, specifically section 15A-3-16, to address county reimbursement for housing and maintaining inmates. A significant change introduced by the bill is the exclusion of reimbursement for any inmate who has been declared incompetent to stand trial, as specified in the new legal language. The bill also clarifies the financial responsibilities of counties regarding the costs associated with housing inmates, including the establishment of a per diem cost structure for incarcerated individuals.

Additionally, the bill outlines the management of special revenue funds related to jail operations, detailing how these funds can be utilized and the process for accounting and expenditure. It emphasizes that counties will not incur costs for inmates found incompetent to stand trial and sets forth a structured approach for determining the daily costs associated with inmate housing, including adjustments based on population and usage metrics. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the financial obligations of counties while ensuring that specific categories of inmates are not a financial burden on local governments.

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