Investigative reports; exempt youth court reports from the Mississippi Public Records Act, bring forward provisions related to.Commission on Judicial Performance.

SB 2781 would exempt youth court investigative reports from Mississippi's public records law, making them unavailable to the public unless agencies voluntarily release parts of them. This directly affects youth courts, law enforcement agencies, and the Department of Child Protection Services, which handle these records. The bill clarifies that such reports - defined as containing information beyond basic incident details (like informant identities or investigative methods) - would be confidential to protect ongoing cases, safety, and fair proceedings. It also updates related legal definitions to support this exemption. The bill died in committee in February 2025.