Bill > SB1189

This bill modifies provisions relating to juvenile detention centers by updating the legal framework for establishing and operating detention facilities across different county classifications in Missouri. The legislation allows counties within the same judicial circuit to collaboratively create juvenile detention centers, with provisions for cost-sharing based on population ratios. Counties can now coordinate detention facilities through approved ordinances and agreements that specify cost allocation, construction methods, and governance. The bill introduces a new option for counties to fund these detention centers through a local sales tax of up to one percent, which would require voter approval and be dedicated solely to establishing and maintaining juvenile detention facilities. The tax revenues would be collected by the state director of revenue and distributed to participating counties, with strict guidelines on fund usage and oversight. The legislation aims to provide more flexibility for counties in managing juvenile detention resources while ensuring that detained children are kept separate from adult offenders and receive care approximating a good home environment. The bill also clarifies the roles of county commissions, circuit judges, and other authorized bodies in establishing and managing these detention centers.

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