2006 Utah Code - 64-13c-302 — Procedures for setting county reimbursement for core inmate incarceration costs, and medical and transportation costs.

     64-13c-302.   Procedures for setting county reimbursement for core inmate incarceration costs, and medical and transportation costs.
     (1) (a) In order for counties to receive reimbursement under this chapter, the following parties shall annually before January 1 negotiate for the fiscal year beginning on July 1 of the same year a single reimbursement rate, applicable to all counties, for daily core inmate incarceration costs:
     (i) as designated by the Utah Sheriffs Association:
     (A) one sheriff of a county that is currently under contract with the department to house inmates; and
     (B) one sheriff of a county that is currently receiving reimbursement from the department for housing inmates committed to serve time in a county correctional facility as a condition of probation under Subsection 77-18-1(8);
     (ii) the executive director of the department or the executive director's designee;
     (iii) as designated by the Utah Association of Counties:
     (A) one member of the legislative body of one county that is currently under contract with the department to house inmates; and
     (B) one member of the legislative body of one county that is currently receiving reimbursement from the department for housing inmates committed to serve time in a county correctional facility as a condition of probation under Subsection 77-18-1(8);
     (iv) the executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice or the executive director's designee; and
     (v) the director of the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget or the director's designee.
     (b) The reimbursement rate negotiated under Subsection (1)(a) shall be approved by the Legislature in the annual appropriations act before the rate may be implemented.
     (2) Each county shall negotiate directly with the department to establish reimbursement rates for providing transportation services and medical care for inmates housed under Section 64-13c-201.

Amended by Chapter 270, 2002 General Session