SB2024

Establishes a uniform youth court system in Mississippi, detailing jurisdiction, procedures, and support mechanisms.

Mississippi SB2024 establishes a uniform youth court system across the state, detailing the jurisdiction of youth courts in handling cases involving delinquent, abused, neglected, and dependent children. It outlines procedures for transferring cases to criminal courts and mandates the appointment of guardians ad litem and Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in certain cases. The bill also creates the Youth Court Support Program to ensure adequate funding for youth courts and establishes the Mississippi Commission on a Uniform Youth Court System to study and recommend improvements.