MS HB632

Requires courts to order defendants convicted of DUI offenses under Section 63-11-30 that resulted in a person's death to pay monthly restitution for any child of the victim who is 18 years old or younger, continuing until the child reaches 18 or graduates high school, whichever is later.

Courts must determine restitution amounts that are reasonable and necessary, considering factors including the child's financial needs, the surviving parent or guardian's resources, the child's standard of living, physical and emotional condition, educational needs, custody arrangements, and work-related childcare expenses.

Defendants unable to make restitution payments while imprisoned must begin payments within one year of release and may establish a payment plan for any arrearages, with all unpaid amounts remaining due even if scheduled payments terminated during incarceration.

Restitution amounts paid shall be deducted from any civil judgment rendered against the defendant, and restitution orders may be enforced by the state or by the child's parent, guardian, or representative in the same manner as civil judgments.

Brings forward existing DUI penalties in Section 63-11-30 covering first through fourth offenses, aggravated DUI causing death or injury, child endangerment while driving under the influence, and related provisions; effective July 1, 2024.