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MS HB52
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Butler Dixon
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AI Summary
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Removes requirement that youth court judges assess additional fines on juveniles in the Statewide Juvenile Work Program to cover program implementation and supervision costs.
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Eliminates the $10.00 fee juveniles must pay to offset costs of administering alcohol and drug tests in intensive supervision programs.
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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.
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Eliminates monthly fees (previously $10-$50 on sliding scale) that juvenile offenders must pay while participating in intensive supervision programs.
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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