HB 2407 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Specifies that regional jails may be created and operated between two or more local governments and may be governed by representatives from multiple jurisdictions.

     Provides that a jurisdiction that confines persons prior to conviction in a regional jail in another county is responsible for providing private telephone, video-conferencing, or in-person contact between the defendant and his or her public defense counsel.

     Requires the creation and operation of any regional jail to comply with the interlocal cooperation act described in chapter 39.34 RCW.

     Declares that nothing in this act prevents counties and cities from contracting for jail services as described in RCW 70.48.090.