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MS HB1516
Bill
Status
4/25/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 43-21-615 to require parents of adjudicated delinquent youth in state custody receive an itemized bill detailing all costs before being ordered to pay support fees.
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Grants parents the right to request an adjustment of the costs listed in the itemized bill through the youth court.
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Maintains existing youth court authority to order parents pay for child support including necessary medical treatment, but now requires transparency through itemized billing.
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Preserves existing contempt of court penalties if parents willfully fail or refuse to pay ordered costs.
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Effective date: July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Costs associated for care of certain delinquent children; require itemized bills be given to parents before requiring to pay.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/25/2013