Mississippi Code Title 43. Public Welfare § 43-21-861

(a) Attend all court hearings, except that the CASA volunteer may be excused by the court or the program director if emergency circumstances arise;

(b) Submit no less than one (1) written report and recommendation to the judge every six (6) months for consideration in determining the best interest of the child at the dispositional hearing, dispositional review hearings, and other hearings as requested by the court for as long as the case is assigned to the CASA volunteer;

(c) Monitor the case by visiting the child as often as necessary to observe whether the child's essential needs are being met and whether court orders actually are being carried out;

(d) Participate in any medical treatment planning conferences and educational reviews involving the child to assess whether reasonable efforts are being made to provide services to the child and family and determine the appropriateness and progress of the child's permanent plan;

(e) Advocate a prompt, thorough review of the case if the child's circumstances warrant the attention of the court;

(f) Interview parties involved in the case, including interviewing and observing the child;

(g) Maintain complete written records about the case;

(h) Report any incidents of child or adult abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities and to the program director;

(i) Remain actively involved in the case until dismissed from the case by the program director or judge with competent jurisdiction or when an adoption proceeding is finalized;

(j) Return all case-related materials including, but not limited to, written notes, court reports and agency documents to the program director upon the request of the program director.