Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research	BILL ANALYSIS
Criminal Justice & Corrections Committee

HB 2541

Brief Description:  Expanding authority for interlocal agreements for jail services.

Sponsors:  Representatives Hurst, Jarrett, Ballasiotes, O'Brien, Dickerson, Edwards, Miloscia, Morell, Rockefeller, Haigh and Linville.

Brief Summary of Bill

$Expands the provision that limits county contracts for jail services between cities located within its county borders and other counties.

Hearing Date:  2/1/02

Staff:  Yvonne Walker (786‑7841).

Background:

Counties may contract for jail services with a city located within the boundaries of the county or with other counties.  However, a county or a city cannot contract for jail services with another city that is located outside of its county boundaries.  Jail services include allowing a prosecuting city or county to confine a person convicted of an offense, punishable by imprisonment in a jail, in a county or city were jail services are contracted.

Summary of Bill:

The provision that limits contracts for jail services between a county and cities located within its county borders is expanded.

Counties and cities may contract for jail services in any city or county.  In addition, jail services are expanded whereby a prosecuting city or county may confine a person, "charged" or convicted with an offense, in a county or city jail were services are contracted.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on January 28, 2002.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.