Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session
An Act To Enact The Mississippi Chancery Youth Court Act Of 2026; To Amend Section 43-21-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recognize The Uniform Rules Of Youth Court Practice; To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Terms "youth Court," "judge," And "child In Need Of Supervision,"; To Define The Terms "youth Court Prosecutor," "intake Officer," "intake Unit," "pre-petition Guardian," "diversion" And "data Management System"; To Delete The Term "designee" From And After January 1, 2028; To Amend Section 43-21-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That There Shall Be Additional Chancellors In Each Chancery Court District Provided In Chapter 5, Title 9, As Needed, To Be Determined Under This Section; To Delete The Authority For The Creation Of A Youth Court Division As A Division Of The Municipal Court In Any City If The Governing Authorities Of Such City Adopt A Resolution To That Effect; To Create New Section 43-21-108, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Transfer Of The Causes And Docket Of Each Regular Or Special Youth Court Referee No Later Than January 1, 2028; To Provide The Procedure For The Election Of Candidates For The Judicial Offices…
Died On Calendar (2026-04-01)