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MS SB2024

MS SB2024
Statewide Uniform Youth Court System; establish.

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Introduced
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-101, 43-21-103, 43-21-105, 43-21-107, 43-21-109, 43-21-111, 43-21-113, 43-21-115, 43-21-117, 43-21-119, 43-21-121, 43-21-123, 43-21-125 And 43-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Organization, Administration And Operation Of The Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-151, 43-21-153, 43-21-155, 43-21-157 And 43-21-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Jurisdiction Of Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Court Costs And Fees For Youth Court, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Disclosure Of Certain Records, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-351, 43-21-353, 43-21-354, 43-21-355 And 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Intake Into Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-651, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Appeals From Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-701 And 43-21-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Mississippi Commission On A Uniform Youth Court System And Procedures, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-753, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Teen Court Program, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Youth Court Support Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 9-5-1, 9-5-3, 9-5-5, 9-5-7, 9-5-9, 9-5-11, 9-5-13, 9-5-17, 9-5-19, 9-5-21, 9-5-22, 9-5-23, 9-5-25, 9-5-27, 9-5-29, 9-5-31, 9-5-33, 9-5-35, 9-5-36, 9-5-37, 9-5-38, 9-5-39, 9-5-40, 9-5-41, 9-5-43, 9-5-45, 9-5-47, 9-5-49, 9-5-50, 9-5-51, 9-5-53, 9-5-54, 9-5-55, 9-5-57 And 9-5-58, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Chancery Court Judges, Districts And Terms Of Court For Districts One To Twenty, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-5-255, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Family Masters, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 9-9-14, 9-9-16, 9-9-17, 9-9-18, 9-9-18.1, 9-9-18.2, 9-9-18.3, 9-9-18.5 And 9-9-18.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Additional County Court Judges In Certain Counties, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Additional County Court Judges In Overcrowded Dockets, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Jurisdiction Of County Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Statewide Uniform Youth Court System Act," aims to consolidate and standardize the organization, administration, and operation of youth courts across Mississippi by bringing forward and potentially amending various sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972. It clarifies definitions related to children, parents, and various categories of youth in need of court intervention, such as delinquent children, children in need of supervision, neglected children, and abused children. The bill also outlines the jurisdiction of youth courts, specifying that they have exclusive original jurisdiction over most cases involving minors, with exceptions for serious crimes that may be transferred to circuit court. It details procedures for intake, investigations, and the appointment of necessary personnel like referees, prosecutors, and guardians ad litem (guardians appointed by the court to represent a child's interests). The bill also addresses court costs, record disclosure, appeals processes, and the establishment of a commission to study and recommend improvements to the youth court system. Furthermore, it includes provisions for additional county court judges in certain counties to manage caseloads, particularly those involving youth court matters, and establishes a "Youth Court Support Fund" to provide financial assistance for the operation of youth courts. Finally, it outlines the structure and responsibilities of various chancery court districts and judgeships, and allows for the establishment of teen court programs as a diversionary measure for certain juvenile offenders.

Committee Categories

Justice

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Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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