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MS HB1516

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Grants parents the right to request an adjustment of the costs listed in the itemized bill through the youth court.

  • Maintains existing youth court authority to order parents pay for child support including necessary medical treatment, but now requires transparency through itemized billing.

  • Preserves existing contempt of court penalties if parents willfully fail or refuse to pay ordered costs.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/22/2013
Youth and Family Affairs1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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