HB823

Housing of youth offenders in other states; authorize counties and municipalities to contract for under certain circumstances.

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In Text

Mississippi HB823 authorizes counties and municipalities to contract with other states for housing youth offenders when local facilities are at.

Mississippi HB823 allows counties and municipalities to contract with other states for housing and care of children who have committed delinquent acts if local juvenile detention centers are at capacity. The bill specifies that such housing can only occur if the child has been adjudicated and has no history of escape. The contracting authority extends to all necessary powers for facility operation, including incarceration.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 16

House

Referred To Judiciary B