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MS SB2918

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2017

Primary Sponsor

Chad Mcmahan

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lee County Board of Supervisors may create the position of Lee County Youth Court Referee to address overcrowded youth court dockets and handle cases involving minors.

  • Lee County Judge appoints the Youth Court Referee and the Board of Supervisors sets the salary and approves the position.

  • The Youth Court Referee hears cases involving minor children in Lee County Youth Court as directed by the County Court Judge.

  • Municipalities in Lee County with populations exceeding 2,000 (per 2010 census) may contract to supplement salaries for the Youth Court Referee and youth court or juvenile detention center staff.

  • Board of Supervisors may create a staff position to aid the Youth Court and approve funding annually on a funds-available basis.

Legislative Description

Lee County; authorize a youth court referee to assist the county court.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation2/20/2017
Local and Private1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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