SB 2024 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 8, 2026
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Referred To Judiciary, Division A;Appropriations
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Brice Wiggins
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