SB72

Senate Bill 72 amends Arkansas law regarding the reimbursement of county jails by the state for housing state inmates, probationers, and parolees when state facilities lack sufficient bed space. The bill mandates that the Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction withhold reimbursement to counties until they receive a complete and accurate sentencing order or relevant sanction documentation. It streamlines the reimbursement process by clarifying documentation requirements and invoice procedures for state agencies and county sheriffs. The bill also updates requirements for seeking reimbursement for emergency medical care provided to inmates held in county facilities. Additionally, it declares an emergency, noting that financial delays cause irreparable harm to county budgets, and stipulates an effective date of July 1, 2023.