SB2119 - Youth court; prohibit intake based solely on the opinion of a medical professional on contract with DHS or CPS.

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An Act To Amend Section 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Youth Court To Consider The Opinion Of A Medical Professional Submitted By A Child's Parent Or Guardian Before Entering An Intake Order; To Prohibit The Youth Court From Entering An Intake Order Based Solely On The Opinion Of A Medical Professional Under Contract With The Department Of Human Services Or The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 43-21-561, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Youth Court To Consider The Opinion Of A Medical Professional Obtained By The Child's Parent Or Guardian And Properly Admitted As Evidence Before Entering An Order Adjudicating The Child To Be A Neglected Child, An Abused Child, Dependent Child Or A Child In Need Of Special Care; To Prohibit The Youth Court From Entering An Order Adjudicating The Child To Be A Neglected Child, An Abused Child, Dependent Child Or A Child In Need Of Special Care Based Solely On The Opinion Of A Medical Professional Under Contract With The Department Of Human Services Or The Department Of Child Protection Services; And For Related Purposes.