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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A CASA volunteer must meet the following minimum requirements:
(a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(b) Be of good moral character;
(c) Complete a written application providing the names of at least three (3) references;
(d) Submit to a personal interview with program staff;
(e) Submit to a criminal records background check; and
(f) Submit to child and vulnerable person abuse registries checks.
(2) If found acceptable, the applicant shall obtain a minimum of thirty (30) hours of initial training and take an oath of confidentiality administered by a youth court judge or, if none, a chancellor in the chancery court district.
(3) Initial and in-service training of volunteers must be provided by the program director or staff following standards adopted pursuant to Section 43-21-867.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 43. Public Welfare § 43-21-857 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-43-public-welfare/ms-code-sect-43-21-857/
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