SB2271
03/05/2024
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Mississippi
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Legislation
, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents
, Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Birth Parents
SB2271: Changing appointment of counsel from discretionary to mandatory for indigent custodial parents or guardians in abuse and termination of parental rights matters. Provides that the youth court judge may appoint counsel for an indigent noncustodial parent if the parent “has demonstrated a significant custodial relationship with the child.”
Last action (on 03/05/2024): Died In Committee
