Statewide Uniform Youth Court System; establish.
SB 2024 proposes to establish a statewide uniform youth court system in Mississippi by standardizing existing youth court procedures across all counties. It consolidates and updates multiple sections of the Mississippi Code related to youth court organization, jurisdiction, definitions (like "delinquent child" or "neglected child"), and administrative processes. This would directly affect youth under 18 involved in court cases, ensuring consistent handling of their cases statewide. The bill focuses on creating uniform standards for youth courts rather than introducing new policies or penalties. (Note: The bill died in committee and did not become law.)
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary, Division A;Appropriations
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brice Wiggins
RRepublican
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