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MS SB2042

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Polk

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds the Youth Challenge Program under the Mississippi National Guard to the list of entities that can receive youth court records by court order
  • Allows youth court judges to disclose records to the Youth Challenge Program when disclosure serves the best interests of the child, public safety, or court functioning
  • Makes minor technical wording changes to existing provisions regarding disclosure based on compelling circumstances affecting a child's health, safety, or well-being
  • Maintains existing confidentiality protections requiring youth court order for most disclosures and keeping disclosed records confidential
  • Effective date: July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Youth court records; revise confidentiality.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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