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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Intake process for abused and neglected children in youth court; streamline.

An Act To Amend Section 43-21-351, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That The Department Of Child Protection Services May Make Certain Written Or Oral Reports Regarding Children To The Intake Unit Of A Youth Court To Establish Jurisdiction Of The Court; To Amend Section 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Develop And Implement Triage Procedures For Handling Such Reports; To Amend Section 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Youth Court Unit Receives A Report Of Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child, Then The Court Must Immediately Make A Report Of Such Through The Mississippi Centralized Intake And Assessment Unit Within The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services; And For Related Purposes.

https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1458/2025
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