MS SB2056

Suspends the duty to pay child support for a noncustodial parent who is incarcerated upon conviction for a felony, effective during the period of incarceration.

Resumes the duty to pay child support thirty (30) days after the noncustodial parent is released from incarceration.

Prohibits assessment of arrearage (back payments) for child support that would have accrued during the period when the duty to pay is suspended due to incarceration.

Clarifies that placement in a restitution, house arrest, or restorative justice program for contempt of court does not trigger suspension of child support obligations.

Effective July 1, 2017.