MS SB2119

Requires youth courts to consider medical professional opinions submitted by a child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian before entering an intake order under Section 43-21-357.

Prohibits youth courts from entering an intake order based solely on the opinion of a medical professional under contract with the Department of Human Services or Department of Child Protection Services.

Requires youth courts to consider medical professional opinions obtained by a child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian before adjudicating a child as neglected, abused, dependent, or in need of special care under Section 43-21-561.

Prohibits youth courts from adjudicating a child as neglected, abused, dependent, or in need of special care based solely on the opinion of a contracted medical professional with DHS or DCPS.

Effective date: July 1, 2024.