Mississippi - Referrals for Failure to Pay Child Support

Miss. Code Ann. § 93-5-23 (West)

Population: Adult

Legal Features: N/A

Law Type: Statute

Excerpt of Relevant Text:

At the discretion of the court, any person found in contempt for failure to pay child support and imprisoned therefor may be referred for placement in a state, county or municipal restitution, house arrest or restorative justice center or program, provided such person meets the qualifications prescribed in Section 99-37-19.

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