Bill > LB636

This bill establishes a state-funded reimbursement program for county jail medical expenses and updates fee schedules for sheriffs' services. Starting July 1, 2025, the Jail Standards Board will reimburse counties for eligible medical costs for jail inmates, with reimbursements prorated if state appropriations are insufficient. Counties must submit claims within 45 days of each quarterly period, with documentation verified by the county clerk, and the total annual appropriation is capped at $21 million. The bill also significantly increases various sheriff service fees, such as raising the fee for serving a summons from $12 to $25, and adjusts mileage and commission rates for different types of legal services. The Jail Standards Board will have sole authority to determine reimbursable medical costs and can audit county records, but will not reimburse medical expenses arising from negligence or misconduct. Additionally, the bill allows sheriffs to charge fees for additional officers when safety concerns require multiple personnel to serve a warrant. These changes aim to provide financial support for counties' inmate medical expenses while updating compensation for sheriff services.

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