Bill > HB973

This bill amends Mississippi law to exclude certain serious offenses committed by children from the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Youth Court, meaning these cases will be handled by the adult criminal court system instead. Specifically, it adds a provision that if a child knowingly or intentionally possesses a stolen firearm, which is a felony offense for adults, the case will be transferred to the circuit court, which handles adult criminal matters. This change aims to address situations where a child commits a felony-level crime involving a stolen firearm, ensuring it is prosecuted in the adult court system.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0973.xml