Loading chat...
MS HB1542
Bill
Status
Failed
2/22/2017
Primary Sponsor
Andy Gipson
Click for details
AI Summary
- Appropriates $540,000.00 from the State General Fund to the Office of State Public Defender for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
- Funds are designated for contracting with trained and certified attorneys to represent indigent parents or guardians in abuse, neglect, and termination of parental rights proceedings
- Legal representation is provided under Mississippi Code Sections 43-21-201 and 99-18-13
- State Treasurer will disburse funds upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer based on proper requisitions
- Effective date is July 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Appropriation; State Public Defender for contracting with attorneys to represent indigent parents in certain cases.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/22/2017
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/15/2017
Full Bill Text
No bill text available