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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2024 By:
Adopted COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO 1 PROPOSED TO House Bill No.
Representatives Fondren, Felsher, To:
1624 BY:
Judiciary A Kinkade COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
Committee Amend by striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
1624 AN ACT TO ESTABLISH STATE STANDARDS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAMS;
SECTION 1.
TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS;
TO AUTHORIZE A YOUTH COURT JUDGE TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL CASA PROGRAM GOVERNED BY A LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO PRESCRIBE THE BOARD'S POWERS;
TO REQUIRE THE STATE CASA ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOCAL CASA PROGRAMS;
TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI CASA NETWORK FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY AND TO DIRECT THE DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN MONIES INTO THE FUND;
TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL CASA VOLUNTEERS;
TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF COURT TO PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES IN RELATION TO CASA VOLUNTEERS APPOINTED TO A COURT CASE;
TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES OF A CASA VOLUNTEER ASSIGNED TO A CASE;
TO CREATE A STATE COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) ASSOCIATION;
TO PRESCRIBE THE STATE ASSOCIATION'S DUTIES;
TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION TO EMPLOY A DIRECTOR AND TO ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR;
TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS TO PROVIDE SECRETARIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE ASSOCIATION;
TO REQUIRE LOCAL CASA PROGRAMS TO SUBMIT SPECIFIED DATA TO THE ASSOCIATION;
TO AMEND SECTION 99-19-73, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE STATE ASSESSMENT IMPOSED FOR DRUG VIOLATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MISSISSIPPI FOSTER CARE FUND;
TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-121 AND 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT;
TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-26-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE MISSISSIPPI FOSTER CARE FUND AND PRESCRIBES THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH MONIES IN THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT;
AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 1 (GT\KW) SECTION 1.
(c) "Court-appointed special advocate case" or "CASA case" means a child or group of siblings who are within the jurisdiction of the court as a result of abuse, neglect or dependency proceedings and for whom the court has appointed and the program director has assigned a CASA volunteer.
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 1 (c) "Court-appointed special advocate case" or "CASA case" means a child or group of siblings who are within the jurisdiction of the court as a result of abuse, neglect or dependency proceedings and for whom the court has appointed and the program director has assigned a CASA volunteer.
H.
(f) "Local board" means the local board of directors appointed or selected pursuant to Section 2 of this act to govern a local CASA program.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 2(GT\KW) (f) "Local board" means the local board of directors appointed or selected pursuant to Section 2 of this act to govern a local CASA program.
SECTION 2.
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 2 SECTION 2.
As far as H.
As far as practicable, members must be representative of the racial and ethnic composition of the area served by the CASA program.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 3(GT\KW) practicable, members must be representative of the racial and ethnic composition of the area served by the CASA program.
(ii) The procedures for the recruitment, screening, training and supervision of CASA volunteers;
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 3 (ii) The procedures for the recruitment, screening, training and supervision of CASA volunteers;
H.
(h) Submit an annual report to the association in the uniform manner required, which must include, but need not be limited to, the following information:
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 4(GT\KW) (h) Submit an annual report to the association in the uniform manner required, which must include, but need not be limited to, the following information:
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(vi) The type of source of the funds received and the amount received from each type of source during the previous fiscal year;
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 4 (vi) The type of source of the funds received and the amount received from each type of source during the previous fiscal year;
H.
(a) Administration of the CASA program, as directed by the local and state boards;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 5(GT\KW) (a) Administration of the CASA program, as directed by the local and state boards;
(4) As far as practicable, CASA volunteers must be representative of the socioeconomic, racial and ethnic composition of the area served.
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 5 (4) As far as practicable, CASA volunteers must be representative of the socioeconomic, racial and ethnic composition of the area served.
(8) Each CASA volunteer, program director and other program staff must take an oath, administered by a judge of the court, to H.
(8) Each CASA volunteer, program director and other program staff must take an oath, administered by a judge of the court, to keep confidential all information related to the appointed case except in conferring with or reports to the court, parties to the case, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, others designated by the court, and as provided by law.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 6(GT\KW) keep confidential all information related to the appointed case except in conferring with or reports to the court, parties to the case, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, others designated by the court, and as provided by law.
The Administrative Office of Courts also may provide secretarial and support services.
The 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 6 Administrative Office of Courts also may provide secretarial and support services.
(3) Monies remaining in the fund at the close of a fiscal year and interest earned on monies in the fund may not lapse into H.
(3) Monies remaining in the fund at the close of a fiscal year and interest earned on monies in the fund may not lapse into the General Fund but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
B.
(4) Fifty percent (50%) of the gross proceeds from the Mississippi Foster Care Fund created under Section 37-26-11 must be deposited into the Mississippi CASA Network Fund, and fifty percent (50%) must be granted to the Mississippi Association of Child Care Agencies for the purpose of expanding collaboration and training with the Department of Child Protection Services staff and other purposes.
No.
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 7 (5) Monies in the fund must be appropriated for the purposes set forth in this act and may not be appropriated or transferred by the Legislature for any other purposes.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 7(GT\KW) the General Fund but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
(4) Fifty percent (50%) of the gross proceeds from the Mississippi Foster Care Fund created under Section 37-26-11 must be deposited into the Mississippi CASA Network Fund, and fifty percent (50%) must be granted to the Mississippi Association of Child Care Agencies for the purpose of expanding collaboration and training with Department of Child Protection Services staff and other purposes.
(5) Monies in the fund must be appropriated for the purposes set forth in this act and may not be appropriated or transferred by the Legislature for any other purposes.
(2) If found acceptable, the applicant shall obtain a minimum of thirty (30) hours of initial training and take an oath H.
(2) If found acceptable, the applicant shall obtain a minimum of thirty (30) hours of initial training and take an oath of confidentiality administered by a youth court judge or, if none, a chancellor in the chancery court district.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 8(GT\KW) of confidentiality administered by a youth court judge or, if none, a chancellor in the chancery court district.
(b) Provide a copy of all court orders issued pursuant to this section;
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 8 (b) Provide a copy of all court orders issued pursuant to this section;
(3) With court approval, a CASA volunteer may have access to information and records pertaining to the parents or persons exercising custodial control or supervision of the child assigned H.
(3) With court approval, a CASA volunteer may have access to information and records pertaining to the parents or persons exercising custodial control or supervision of the child assigned to the CASA volunteer, including information and records of the court, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, public and private child care facilities, public and private schools, and the medical and psychological records of the child assigned to the volunteer.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 9(GT\KW) to the CASA volunteer, including information and records of the court, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, public and private child care facilities, public and private schools, and the medical and psychological records of the child assigned to the volunteer.
(2) The CASA volunteer shall:
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 9 (2) The CASA volunteer shall:
(d) Participate in any treatment planning conferences and reviews involving the child to assess whether reasonable H.
(d) Participate in any treatment planning conferences and reviews involving the child to assess whether reasonable efforts are being made to provide services to the child and family and determine the appropriateness and progress of the child's permanent plan;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 10(GT\KW) efforts are being made to provide services to the child and family and determine the appropriateness and progress of the child's permanent plan;
(h) Report any incidents of child or adult abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities and to the program director;
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 10 (h) Report any incidents of child or adult abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities and to the program director;
(1) A state Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association is established.
(1) A State Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association is established.
All CASA volunteers, local board members, program directors and staff are eligible for membership H.
All CASA volunteers, local board members, program directors and staff are eligible for membership in the association.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 11(GT\KW) in the association.
SECTION 9.
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 11 SECTION 9.
H.
SECTION 10.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 12(GT\KW) SECTION 10.
(a) Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, guidance and counseling, education, criminal justice or other human services field;
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 12 (a) Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, guidance and counseling, education, criminal justice or other human services field;
to assist local CASA programs in efforts to H.
to assist local CASA programs in efforts to achieve compliance;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 13(GT\KW) achieve compliance;
(f) To coordinate a statewide public awareness campaign for generating interest in developing new CASA programs, recruiting volunteers and informing the public of the issues concerning child abuse and neglect;
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 13 (f) To coordinate a statewide public awareness campaign for generating interest in developing new CASA programs, recruiting volunteers and informing the public of the issues concerning child abuse and neglect;
Each CASA program shall forward annually to the association data collected pursuant to Sections 2 and 9 of this act, along with any recommendations regarding the policies and practices of the court, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, and child-care facilities and child-placement H.
Each CASA program shall forward annually to the association data collected pursuant to Sections 2 and 9 of this act, along with any recommendations regarding the policies and practices of the court, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, and child-care facilities and child-placement agencies affecting the children being represented by the CASA volunteers.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 14(GT\KW) agencies affecting the children being represented by the CASA volunteers.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation in Title 63, Mississippi Code of 1972, except offenses relating to the Mississippi Implied Consent Law (Section 63-11-1 et seq.) and offenses relating to vehicular parking or registration:
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 14 each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation in Title 63, Mississippi Code of 1972, except offenses relating to the Mississippi Implied Consent Law (Section 63-11-1 et seq.) and offenses relating to vehicular parking or registration:
FUND AMOUNT State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund............[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund..................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Spinal Cord and Head Injury Trust Fund (for all moving violations).........................[Deleted] Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund................[Deleted] Mississippi Leadership Council on Aging Fund.............[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters H.
FUND AMOUNT State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund............[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund..................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Spinal Cord and Head Injury Trust Fund (for all moving violations).........................[Deleted] Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund................[Deleted] Mississippi Leadership Council on Aging Fund.............[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 15 Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Judicial Performance Fund................................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] Children's Safe Center Fund..............................[Deleted] DuBard School for Language Disorders Fund................[Deleted] Children's Advocacy Centers Fund.........................[Deleted] Judicial System Operation Fund...........................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 90.50 (2) Implied Consent Law violations.
B.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or any other penalty for any violation of the Mississippi Implied Consent Law (Section 63-11-1 et seq.):
No.
FUND AMOUNT Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.........................[Deleted] State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 16 Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund............[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund..................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund................[Deleted] Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program Fund........[Deleted] Federal-State Alcohol Program Fund.......................[Deleted] Mississippi Forensics Laboratory Implied Consent Law Fund............................[Deleted] Spinal Cord and Head Injury Trust Fund...................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System Fund............................[Deleted] 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 17 Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 243.50 (3) Game and Fish Law violations.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 15(GT\KW) Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Judicial Performance Fund................................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] Children's Safe Center Fund..............................[Deleted] DuBard School for Language Disorders Fund................[Deleted] Children's Advocacy Centers Fund.........................[Deleted] Judicial System Operation Fund...........................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 90.50 (2) Implied Consent Law violations.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or any other penalty H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 16(GT\KW) for any violation of the Mississippi Implied Consent Law (Section 63-11-1 et seq.):
FUND AMOUNT Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.........................[Deleted] State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund............[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund..................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund................[Deleted] Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program Fund........[Deleted] Federal-State Alcohol Program Fund.......................[Deleted] Mississippi Forensics Laboratory Implied Consent Law Fund............................[Deleted] Spinal Cord and Head Injury Trust Fund...................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 17(GT\KW) State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System Fund............................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 243.50 (3) Game and Fish Law violations.
FUND AMOUNT State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund............[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Hunter Education and Training Program Fund...............[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters H.
FUND AMOUNT State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund............[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Hunter Education and Training Program Fund...............[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants................[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 18 Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 89.00 (4) [Deleted] (5) Speeding, reckless and careless driving violations.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 18(GT\KW) Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants................[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 89.00 (4) [Deleted] (5) Speeding, reckless and careless driving violations.
(a) At a speed that exceeds the posted speed limit by at least ten (10) miles per hour but not more than twenty (20) miles per hour..............................................$10.00 H.
(a) At a speed that exceeds the posted speed limit by at least ten (10) miles per hour but not more than twenty (20) miles per hour..............................................$10.00 (b) At a speed that exceeds the posted speed limit by at least twenty (20) miles per hour but not more than thirty (30) miles per hour..............................................$20.00 (c) At a speed that exceeds the posted speed limit by thirty (30) miles per hour or more..........................$30.00 (d) In violation of Section 63-3-1201, which is the offense of reckless driving.................................$10.00 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 19 (e) In violation of Section 63-3-1213, which is the offense of careless driving.................................$10.00 All assessments collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the State General Fund.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 19(GT\KW) (b) At a speed that exceeds the posted speed limit by at least twenty (20) miles per hour but not more than thirty (30) miles per hour..............................................$20.00 (c) At a speed that exceeds the posted speed limit by thirty (30) miles per hour or more..........................$30.00 (d) In violation of Section 63-3-1201, which is the offense of reckless driving.................................$10.00 (e) In violation of Section 63-3-1213, which is the offense of careless driving.................................$10.00 All assessments collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the State General Fund.
FUND AMOUNT Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.........................[Deleted] State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund..........................[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] H.
FUND AMOUNT Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.........................[Deleted] State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund..........................[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] State Crime Stoppers Fund................................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 20 Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Judicial Performance Fund................................[Deleted] Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System Fund............................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] Information Exchange Network Fund........................[Deleted] Motorcycle Officer Training Fund.........................[Deleted] Civil Legal Assistance Fund..............................[Deleted] Justice Court Collections Fund...........................[Deleted] Municipal Court Collections Fund.........................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$121.75 (7) Other felonies.
B.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any felony 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 21 violation not specified in subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section:
No.
FUND AMOUNT Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.........................[Deleted] State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund..........................[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Criminal Justice Fund....................................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Statewide Victims' Information and 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 22 Notification System Fund............................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] Forensics Laboratory DNA Identification System Fund......[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 280.50 (8) Additional assessments on certain violations:
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 20(GT\KW) Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] State Crime Stoppers Fund................................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Judicial Performance Fund................................[Deleted] Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System Fund............................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] Information Exchange Network Fund........................[Deleted] Motorcycle Officer Training Fund.........................[Deleted] Civil Legal Assistance Fund..............................[Deleted] Justice Court Collections Fund...........................[Deleted] H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 21(GT\KW) Municipal Court Collections Fund.........................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$121.75 (7) Other felonies.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any felony violation not specified in subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section:
FUND AMOUNT Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.........................[Deleted] State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund..........................[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Criminal Justice Fund....................................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 22(GT\KW) State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System Fund............................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] Forensics Laboratory DNA Identification System Fund......[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 280.50 (8) Additional assessments on certain violations:
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment in addition to all other state assessments due under this section from each H.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment in addition to all other state assessments due under this section from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation of Section 41-29-139:
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 23(GT\KW) person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation of Section 41-29-139:
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment in addition to all other state assessments due under this section from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation of Section 63-15-4(4) or Section 63-16-13(1):
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 23 by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment in addition to all other state assessments due under this section from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation of Section 63-15-4(4) or Section 63-16-13(1):
H.
(b) It shall be the duty of the chancery clerk of each county to deposit all state assessments collected in the circuit, county and justice courts in the county on a monthly basis with the State Treasurer pursuant to appropriate procedures established by the State Auditor.
B.
The chancery clerk shall make a monthly lump-sum deposit of the total state assessments collected in the 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 24 circuit, county and justice courts in the county under this section, and shall report to the Department of Finance and Administration the total number of violations under each subsection for which state assessments were collected in the circuit, county and justice courts in the county during that month.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 24(GT\KW) (b) It shall be the duty of the chancery clerk of each county to deposit all state assessments collected in the circuit, county and justice courts in the county on a monthly basis with the State Treasurer pursuant to appropriate procedures established by the State Auditor.
The chancery clerk shall make a monthly lump-sum deposit of the total state assessments collected in the circuit, county and justice courts in the county under this section, and shall report to the Department of Finance and Administration the total number of violations under each subsection for which state assessments were collected in the circuit, county and justice courts in the county during that month.
(11) It shall be the duty of the Department of Finance and Administration to deposit on a monthly basis all state assessments H.
(11) It shall be the duty of the Department of Finance and Administration to deposit on a monthly basis all state assessments into the State General Fund or proper special fund in the State Treasury.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 25(GT\KW) into the State General Fund or proper special fund in the State Treasury.
(12) The State Auditor shall establish by regulation procedures for refunds of state assessments, including refunds associated with assessments imposed before July 1, 1990, and refunds after appeals in which the defendant's conviction is reversed.
(12) The State Auditor shall establish by regulation procedures for refunds of state assessments, including refunds 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 25 associated with assessments imposed before July 1, 1990, and refunds after appeals in which the defendant's conviction is reversed.
H.
(d) When the parent is indifferent to the interest of the child or if the interests of the child and the parent, considered in the context of the cause, appear to conflict;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 26(GT\KW) (d) When the parent is indifferent to the interest of the child or if the interests of the child and the parent, considered in the context of the cause, appear to conflict;
(2) The guardian ad litem shall be appointed by the court when custody is ordered or at the first judicial hearing regarding the case, whichever occurs first.
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 26 (2) The guardian ad litem shall be appointed by the court when custody is ordered or at the first judicial hearing regarding the case, whichever occurs first.
(4) The court, including a county court serving as a youth court, may appoint either a suitable attorney or a suitable layman H.
(4) The court, including a county court serving as a youth court, may appoint either a suitable attorney or a suitable layman as guardian ad litem.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 27(GT\KW) as guardian ad litem.
The Mississippi Judicial College shall determine the amount of child protection and juvenile justice training which shall be satisfactory to fulfill the requirements of this section.
The Mississippi Judicial College shall 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 27 determine the amount of child protection and juvenile justice training which shall be satisfactory to fulfill the requirements of this section.
(6) Upon order of the youth court, the guardian ad litem shall be paid a reasonable fee as determined by the youth court H.
(6) Upon order of the youth court, the guardian ad litem shall be paid a reasonable fee as determined by the youth court judge or referee out of the county general fund as provided under Section 43-21-123.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 28(GT\KW) judge or referee out of the county general fund as provided under Section 43-21-123.
If the court utilizes his or her discretion as prescribed under this subsection, a volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) shall be appointed from a local CASA program * * * pursuant to Sections 1 through 12 of House Bill No.
If the court utilizes his or her discretion as 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 28 prescribed under this subsection, a volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) shall be appointed from a local CASA program * * * pursuant to Sections 1 through 12 of House Bill No.
Such court orders for disclosure shall be limited to H.
Such court orders for disclosure shall be limited to those instances in which the youth court concludes, in its discretion, that disclosure is required for the best interests of the child, the public safety, the functioning of the youth court, or to identify a person who knowingly made a false allegation of child abuse or neglect, and then only to the following persons:
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 29(GT\KW) those instances in which the youth court concludes, in its discretion, that disclosure is required for the best interests of the child, the public safety, the functioning of the youth court, or to identify a person who knowingly made a false allegation of child abuse or neglect, and then only to the following persons:
(b) The court of the parties in a child custody or adoption cause in another court;
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 29 (b) The court of the parties in a child custody or adoption cause in another court;
(f) The Mississippi Department of Employment Security, or its duly authorized representatives, for the purpose of a child's enrollment into the Job Corps Training Program as authorized by Title IV of the Comprehensive Employment Training H.
(f) The Mississippi Department of Employment Security, or its duly authorized representatives, for the purpose of a child's enrollment into the Job Corps Training Program as authorized by Title IV of the Comprehensive Employment Training Act of 1973 (29 USCS Section 923 et seq.).
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 30(GT\KW) Act of 1973 (29 USCS Section 923 et seq.).
(g) Any person pursuant to a finding by a judge of the youth court of compelling circumstances affecting the health, safety or well-being of a child and that such disclosure is in the best interests of the child or an adult who was formerly the subject of a youth court delinquency proceeding;
(g) Any person pursuant to a finding by a judge of the youth court of compelling circumstances affecting the health, safety or well-being of a child and that such disclosure is in the 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 30 best interests of the child or an adult who was formerly the subject of a youth court delinquency proceeding;
Any further disclosure of any records H.
Any further disclosure of any records involving children shall be made only under an order of the youth court as provided in this section.
B.
(3) Upon request, the parent, guardian or custodian of the child who is the subject of a youth court cause or any attorney for such parent, guardian or custodian, shall have the right to inspect any record, report or investigation relevant to a matter 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 31 to be heard by a youth court, except that the identity of the reporter shall not be released, nor the name of any other person where the person or agency making the information available finds that disclosure of the information would be likely to endanger the life or safety of such person.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 31(GT\KW) involving children shall be made only under an order of the youth court as provided in this section.
(3) Upon request, the parent, guardian or custodian of the child who is the subject of a youth court cause or any attorney for such parent, guardian or custodian, shall have the right to inspect any record, report or investigation relevant to a matter to be heard by a youth court, except that the identity of the reporter shall not be released, nor the name of any other person where the person or agency making the information available finds that disclosure of the information would be likely to endanger the life or safety of such person.
(4) Upon request, the child who is the subject of a youth court cause shall have the right to have his counsel inspect and copy any record, report or investigation which is filed with the H.
(4) Upon request, the child who is the subject of a youth court cause shall have the right to have his counsel inspect and copy any record, report or investigation which is filed with the youth court or which is to be considered by the youth court at a hearing.
B.
(5) (a) The youth court prosecutor or prosecutors, the county attorney, the district attorney, the youth court defender or defenders, or any attorney representing a child shall have the 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 32 right to inspect and copy any law enforcement record involving children.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 32(GT\KW) youth court or which is to be considered by the youth court at a hearing.
(5) (a) The youth court prosecutor or prosecutors, the county attorney, the district attorney, the youth court defender or defenders, or any attorney representing a child shall have the right to inspect and copy any law enforcement record involving children.
(6) Information concerning an investigation into a report of child abuse or child neglect may be disclosed by the Department of Child Protection Services without order of the youth court to any attorney, physician, dentist, intern, resident, nurse, H.
(6) Information concerning an investigation into a report of child abuse or child neglect may be disclosed by the Department of Child Protection Services without order of the youth court to any attorney, physician, dentist, intern, resident, nurse, psychologist, social worker, family protection worker, family protection specialist, child caregiver, minister, law enforcement officer, or a public or private school employee making that report pursuant to Section 43-21-353(1) if the reporter has a continuing 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 33 professional relationship with the child and a need for such information in order to protect or treat the child.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 33(GT\KW) psychologist, social worker, family protection worker, family protection specialist, child caregiver, minister, law enforcement officer, or a public or private school employee making that report pursuant to Section 43-21-353(1) if the reporter has a continuing professional relationship with the child and a need for such information in order to protect or treat the child.
(10) The judges of the circuit and county courts, and presentence investigators for the circuit courts, as provided in Section 47-7-9, shall have the right to inspect any youth court H.
(10) The judges of the circuit and county courts, and presentence investigators for the circuit courts, as provided in Section 47-7-9, shall have the right to inspect any youth court records of a person convicted of a crime for sentencing purposes only.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 34(GT\KW) records of a person convicted of a crime for sentencing purposes only.
(12) A classification hearing officer of the State Department of Corrections, as provided in Section 47-5-103, shall have the right to inspect any youth court records, excluding abuse and neglect records, of any offender in the custody of the department who as a child or minor was a juvenile offender or was the subject of a youth court cause of action, and the State Parole Board, as provided in Section 47-7-17, shall have the right to inspect such records when the offender becomes eligible for parole.
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 34 (12) A classification hearing officer of the State Department of Corrections, as provided in Section 47-5-103, shall have the right to inspect any youth court records, excluding abuse and neglect records, of any offender in the custody of the department who as a child or minor was a juvenile offender or was the subject of a youth court cause of action, and the State Parole Board, as provided in Section 47-7-17, shall have the right to inspect such records when the offender becomes eligible for parole.
(14) The Administrative Office of Courts shall have the right to inspect any youth court records in order that the number of youthful offenders, abused, neglected, truant and dependent children, as well as children in need of special care and children in need of supervision, may be tracked with specificity through H.
(14) The Administrative Office of Courts shall have the right to inspect any youth court records in order that the number of youthful offenders, abused, neglected, truant and dependent children, as well as children in need of special care and children in need of supervision, may be tracked with specificity through the youth court and adult justice system, and to utilize tracking forms for such purpose.
B.
(15) Upon a request by a youth court, the Administrative Office of Courts shall disclose all information at its disposal concerning any previous youth court intakes alleging that a child was a delinquent child, child in need of supervision, child in 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 35 need of special care, truant child, abused child or neglected child, as well as any previous youth court adjudications for the same and all dispositional information concerning a child who at the time of such request comes under the jurisdiction of the youth court making such request.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 35(GT\KW) the youth court and adult justice system, and to utilize tracking forms for such purpose.
(15) Upon a request by a youth court, the Administrative Office of Courts shall disclose all information at its disposal concerning any previous youth court intakes alleging that a child was a delinquent child, child in need of supervision, child in need of special care, truant child, abused child or neglected child, as well as any previous youth court adjudications for the same and all dispositional information concerning a child who at the time of such request comes under the jurisdiction of the youth court making such request.
The disclosure prescribed in this subsection shall not require a court order and H.
The disclosure prescribed in this subsection shall not require a court order and shall be made in sortable, electronic format where possible.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 36(GT\KW) shall be made in sortable, electronic format where possible.
The PEER Committee shall not disclose the identities of any youth who have been adjudicated in the youth courts of the state and shall only use the disclosed information for the purpose of monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of programs established to assist adjudicated youth, and to ascertain the incidence of adjudicated youth who become adult offenders.
The PEER Committee shall not disclose the identities of any youth who have been adjudicated in the youth courts of the state and shall only use the disclosed information for the purpose of monitoring the 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 36 effectiveness and efficiency of programs established to assist adjudicated youth, and to ascertain the incidence of adjudicated youth who become adult offenders.
information describing any previous reports of child abuse or neglect investigations that are pertinent to the H.
information describing any previous reports of child abuse or neglect investigations that are pertinent to the child abuse or neglect that led to the fatality or medically serious or critical physical condition;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 37(GT\KW) child abuse or neglect that led to the fatality or medically serious or critical physical condition;
(20) Any member of a foster care review board designated by the Department of Child Protection Services shall have the right to inspect youth court records relating to the abuse, neglect or child in need of supervision cases assigned to such member for review.
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 37 (20) Any member of a foster care review board designated by the Department of Child Protection Services shall have the right to inspect youth court records relating to the abuse, neglect or child in need of supervision cases assigned to such member for review.
(b) An individual, agency or organization that provides services to a child or the child's family in furtherance of the H.
(b) An individual, agency or organization that provides services to a child or the child's family in furtherance of the child's permanency plan to the extent necessary in providing those services;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 38(GT\KW) child's permanency plan to the extent necessary in providing those services;
(d) An educational institution or educational services provider where the child is enrolled or where enrollment is anticipated to the extent necessary for the school to provide appropriate services to the child;
(d) An educational institution or educational services provider where the child is enrolled or where enrollment is 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 38 anticipated to the extent necessary for the school to provide appropriate services to the child;
H.
(23) Nothing in this section or chapter shall require youth court approval for disclosure of records involving children as defined in Section 43-21-105(u), if the disclosure is made in a criminal matter by a municipal or county prosecutor, a district attorney or statewide prosecutor, pursuant to the Mississippi Rules of Criminal Procedure and the records are disclosed under a protective order issued by the circuit court presiding over the 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 39 criminal matter which incorporates the penalties stated in Section 43-21-267.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 39(GT\KW) (23) Nothing in this section or chapter shall require youth court approval for disclosure of records involving children as defined in Section 43-21-105(u), if the disclosure is made in a criminal matter by a municipal or county prosecutor, a district attorney or statewide prosecutor, pursuant to the Mississippi Rules of Criminal Procedure and the records are disclosed under a protective order issued by the Circuit Court presiding over the criminal matter which incorporates the penalties stated in Section 43-21-267.
H.
(b) The interest accruing to the fund;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 40(GT\KW) (b) The interest accruing to the fund;
(2) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Mississippi Foster Care Fund, which shall be administered by the Department of Child Protection Services.
24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 40 (2) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Mississippi Foster Care Fund, which shall be administered by the Department of Child Protection Services.
(c) Monies received under the provisions of Section 99-19-73 for the Mississippi Foster Care Fund, ninety percent (90%) of which shall be used directly for supporting the services H.
(c) Monies received under the provisions of Section 99-19-73 for the Mississippi Foster Care Fund, ninety percent (90%) of which shall be used directly for supporting the services directly provided to foster families and foster children by programs, persons or entities pursuant to contracts and grants that comply with Mississippi law, and no more than ten percent (10%) of which shall be used for administrative purposes;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 41(GT\KW) directly provided to foster families and foster children by programs, persons or entities pursuant to contracts and grants that comply with Mississippi law, and no more than ten percent (10%) of which shall be used for administrative purposes;
and (f) Monies received from such other sources as may be provided by law.
and 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 41 (f) Monies received from such other sources as may be provided by law.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2024, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2024.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2024, and shall stand repealed on June 29, 2024.
H.
Further, amend by striking the title in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
B.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH STATE STANDARDS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAMS;
No.
TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS;
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS ST:
TO AUTHORIZE A YOUTH COURT JUDGE TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL CASA PROGRAM GOVERNED BY A LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO PRESCRIBE THE BOARD'S POWERS;
Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) PAGE 42(GT\KW) Program;
TO REQUIRE THE STATE CASA ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOCAL CASA PROGRAMS;
create state associate and standardize operations of local programs.
TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI CASA NETWORK FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY AND TO DIRECT THE DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN MONIES INTO THE FUND;
TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL CASA VOLUNTEERS;
TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF COURT TO PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES IN RELATION TO CASA VOLUNTEERS APPOINTED TO A COURT CASE;
TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES OF A CASA VOLUNTEER ASSIGNED TO A CASE;
TO CREATE A STATE COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) ASSOCIATION;
TO PRESCRIBE THE STATE ASSOCIATION'S DUTIES;
TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION TO EMPLOY A DIRECTOR AND TO ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR;
TO 24/SS08/HB1624A.J *SS08/HB1624A.J* PAGE 42 AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS TO PROVIDE SECRETARIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE ASSOCIATION;
TO REQUIRE LOCAL CASA PROGRAMS TO SUBMIT SPECIFIED DATA TO THE ASSOCIATION;
TO AMEND SECTION 99-19-73, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE STATE ASSESSMENT IMPOSED FOR DRUG VIOLATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MISSISSIPPI FOSTER CARE FUND;
TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-121 AND 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT;
TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-26-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE MISSISSIPPI FOSTER CARE FUND AND PRESCRIBES THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH MONIES IN THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT;
AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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