LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7384 NOTE PREPARED: Apr 7, 2025
BILL NUMBER: SB 420 BILL AMENDED: Feb 13, 2025
SUBJECT: Transfer of High Risk Persons from County Jail.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Carrasco BILL STATUS: 2
nd
Reading - 2
nd
House
FIRST SPONSOR: Rep. Ireland
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill establishes a procedure for the transfer of an inmate from a county jail
to another county jail or the Department of Correction if the inmate: (1) poses a serious risk of escape; (2)
demonstrates violent or aggressive behavior; or (3) needs to be protected from other inmates.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The Department of Corrections (DOC) indicates that many of these
policies and procedures proposed in this bill already exist. Any additional policy and procedural
accommodations could likely be made with existing resources.
DOC reports that there are approximately 15 offenders identified as high risk persons.
Additional Information - While the bill does not specify how the average daily cost is determined, OFMA
examined the average per diem costs of DOC facilities for FY 2024. The average operating cost per diem
for all facilities was $78.99 and the average capital per diem was $0.64. (The capital per diem includes lease
payments and other capital projects). The average per diem costs between correctional facilities range
between $59.43 and $97.56.
Currently, reimbursement to county sheriffs receive $37.50 per day for each Level 6 felon and felony
offenders sentenced to DOC facilities and still remain in county jails after 5 days. The Indiana Criminal
Justice Institutes report that offenders waiting to be transferred to the DOC increased by 15%, while
convicted Level 6 felons serving time in jail decreased by 18% during FY 2024.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: County Jails: Sheriffs should be able to make these transfers with
existing resources and staffing levels.
Trial Courts: Courts of jurisdiction may hold additional hearings to confirm and order the reassignment of
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Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Correction.
Local Agencies Affected: County sheriffs; trial courts, local law enforcement agencies.
Information Sources: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Annual Evaluation of the Status of Indiana’s
Criminal Justice System, December 2024,
https://www.in.gov/cji/grant-opportunities/files/1006_Report_2024_PDF.pdf;
Department of Correction, Per Diem Report, FY 2024,
https://www.in.gov/idoc/files/policy-and-procedure/financial-information/FY24-Per-Diem.pdf; DOC Policy
and Administrative Procedures Manual, Adult Offender Classification, Inter-Facility Transfers,
https://www.in.gov/idoc/files/policy-and-procedure/policies/01-04-101/10-Transfers-10-1-2022.pdf; DOC
DOC Policy and Administrative Procedures Manual, Reimbursement of County Jails.
Fiscal Analyst: Corrin Harvey, 317-234-9438.
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