SB413 - Provides that after July 1, 2018, the amount paid to counties for the local incarceration of prisoners shall not be less than one half of the amount paid to the Department of Corrections

SB 413

Provides that after July 1, 2018, the amount paid to counties for the local incarceration of prisoners shall not be less than one half of the amount paid to the Department of Corrections

Sponsor:

Munzlinger

LR Number:

1836S.01I

Committee:

Local Government and Elections

Last Action:

5/12/2017 - Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 413-Munzlinger

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Effective Date:

August 28, 2017

Current Bill Summary

SB 413 - Under current law, counties and the City of St. Louis are reimbursed by the state for the cost of incarcerating prisoners in county jails and similar facilities, under certain circumstances.

This act provides that, on and after July 1, 2018, the amount appropriated per day per prisoner for prisoners kept by counties and the City of St. Louis shall not be less than 50% of the rate paid to the Department of Corrections for prisoners in its custody.

This act is substantially similar to HB 932 (2017).

JOHN GRANA

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