MS HB420

Allows juvenile offenders to be sentenced to the intensive supervision program (house arrest) administered by the Department of Human Services as an alternative disposition option in delinquency cases, effective July 1, 2011.

Establishes 75 program slots per county for juvenile offenders and requires comprehensive strength-based assessments and individualized treatment plans developed by multi-disciplinary teams.

Requires juvenile offenders in the program to pay $10.00 to cover alcohol and drug testing costs and a monthly fee of $10.00 to $50.00 based on a sliding scale using TANF income standards.

Mandates that juveniles in intensive supervision must attend school, alternative school, or pursue a GED certificate and remain under electronic monitoring and correctional officer supervision.

Amends sections 47-5-1003, 47-5-1007, and 47-5-1013 to clarify that juvenile offenders are eligible for the intensive supervision program and exempt from the standard $88.00 monthly program fee paid by adult offenders.