HB1457

03/05/2024 , Mississippi , Legislation , Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents , Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Birth Parents

HB1457: Amending Section 99-18-13, the discretionary appointment of counsel provision, which permits the State Defender to represent indigent parents or guardians in abuse, neglect and termination of parental rights matter, to add that the State Defender may also represent indigent persons in any legal proceeding where the person has a constitutional right to appointed counsel

Last action (on 03/05/2024): Died In Committee