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MS HB1343
Bill
Status
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Campbell
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AI Summary
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Requires the Administrative Office of Courts and Department of Human Services to coordinate Parent Representation Pilot Projects that provide free legal representation to indigent parents in youth court abuse and neglect cases
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Pilot projects operate in Adams, Forrest, Harrison, and Rankin Counties, with provisions for additional counties to join
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Mandates collection of data on abuse and neglect case numbers, children placed in foster care, days spent in foster care, and average daily foster care costs
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Requires tracking of court-appointed counsel cases for indigent parents, including the cost of legal representation and foster care duration when parents have legal counsel
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Effective date of July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Parent Representation Pilot Projects; require Dept. of Human Services and AOC to coordinate certain efforts of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015