AN ACT relating to correctional services.

Summary

The bill defines and regulates “holdover facilities,” which can house inmates for up to 96 hours, and requires the Department of Corrections to work with counties or regional jails to contract for housing state prisoners. It sets minimum standards for health, safety, operations, and medical care, and mandates audits, inspections, and cost‑based per‑diem payments. The changes affect jail personnel, county officials, and state prisoners.

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