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MS SB2790
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Office of State Public Defender to represent youth in delinquency and children in need of supervision proceedings, in addition to current representation of indigent parents and guardians.
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Requires attorneys appointed to represent children in abuse and neglect cases to complete child protection and juvenile justice training provided or approved by the Mississippi Judicial College.
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Requires attorneys appointed to represent children in delinquency and children in need of supervision cases to complete annual juvenile justice training approved by the Office of State Public Defender and Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
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Establishes that attorneys appointed to five or fewer youth court cases per year are exempt from annual training requirements.
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Effective date: July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Office Of State Public Defender; authorize representation of youth in delinquency and/or children in need of supervision.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025