Notwithstanding this subsection, the county remains responsible for providing sufficient funds for all office space suitable for the performance of the duties of the office.

SUMMARY

The bill requires the Department of Corrections to pay the costs of salaries and expenses for county sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and jailers, masters or keepers and all subordinate assistants and employees of the county jails as agreed upon between the Department of Corrections and each county. Counties remain responsible for providing suitable office space. This arrangement is similar to that of the district attorneys, whose salaries and expenses are paid for through the Office of the Attorney General's budget but whose office space is provided for by the counties.