MS HB57

Requires persons convicted of DUI resulting in death to pay monthly restitution to each surviving child (18 or younger) of the deceased victim until the child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever is later

Courts must determine restitution amounts based on the child's financial needs, standard of living, educational needs, custody arrangements, and the surviving guardian's resources and work-related childcare expenses

Defendants imprisoned for the DUI offense must begin restitution payments within one year of release and must pay all arrearages even if scheduled payments were to terminate during incarceration

Restitution paid under this act will be deducted from any civil judgment against the defendant, and orders can be enforced like civil judgments by the state, victim's family, or guardian

The bill brings forward existing Mississippi DUI penalties (Section 63-11-30), which include fines ranging from $250 to $10,000, imprisonment up to 25 years for aggravated offenses causing death, and license suspensions depending on offense level