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This bill brings forward several sections of Mississippi Code of 1972 related to the adjudication or diversion of neglect and delinquency matters, for possible amendment, and includes provisions for their eventual repeal on July 1, 2026. Specifically, it addresses the confidentiality of youth court records, outlining who can access them and under what conditions, with exceptions for law enforcement regarding delinquent acts and for public disclosure of certain serious offenses. It also details the responsibilities of intake officers in managing and entering case information into the Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (MYCIDS), including mandatory training for these officers. Furthermore, the bill discusses the Youth Court Support Program, which provides funding for youth court operations, including the compensation of intake officers and other support staff, and establishes a formula for distributing these funds. It also outlines the duties of the Office of Community Services within the Division of Youth Services, which includes preparing social history reports, serving as probation agents, and supervising youth released from institutions. Finally, the bill prohibits individuals convicted of sex offenses from accessing the MYCIDS system.

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