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MS HB52

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement that youth court judges assess additional fines on juveniles in the Statewide Juvenile Work Program to cover program implementation and supervision costs.

  • Eliminates the $10.00 fee juveniles must pay to offset costs of administering alcohol and drug tests in intensive supervision programs.

  • Removes authority of youth court judges to order parents/guardians to pay for necessary medical treatment and court-ordered medical examinations of juveniles in the justice system.

  • Eliminates monthly fees (previously $10-$50 on sliding scale) that juvenile offenders must pay while participating in intensive supervision programs.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Fees assessed to youth involved in juvenile justice system, certain; remove.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Youth and Family Affairs1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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