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MS HB838

Bill

Status

Failed

2/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires that when a child is committed to Oakley Youth Development Center by youth court, the child shall be placed in physical custody within three (3) business days of the court's committal order.

  • Allows Oakley staff to provide written notice to the youth court within the three-day period if no available beds exist at the facility, exempting them from the custody deadline.

  • Mandates that Oakley Youth Development Center staff utilize the Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (MYCIDS) to obtain child information during the admissions process, in addition to relying on the youth court's order.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Oakley Youth Development Center; require to have physical custody of a child within certain time frame once child is ordered to by youth court.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Youth and Family Affairs1/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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