In any case where a child has been removed from the custody and care of the parent due to sexual abuse or serious bodily injury to the child, or is not living in the home of the offending parent, the court shall treat the petition for termination of parental rights as a preference case to be determined with all reasonable expedition.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 15 - Mississippi Termination of Parental Rights Law
§ 93-15-121. Grounds for termination
§ 93-15-123. Court discretion not to terminate
§ 93-15-125. Compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act
§ 93-15-127. Effect on another parent's rights
§ 93-15-129. Petitions involving sexual abuse or serious bodily injury treated as preference case