Youth court data; bring forward code sections related to.

SB 2717 updates Mississippi’s youth court data systems by standardizing how courts track cases involving children. It requires the Administrative Director of Courts to implement a uniform youth court case tracking system (MYCIDS), develop standardized forms, and create a statewide docket numbering system. The bill also mandates an audit of MYCIDS by August 2024 and a report with system improvements or a new system plan by September 2024, targeting full implementation by July 2026. It clarifies data privacy rules, limiting disclosure of youth court records to authorized personnel or specific court-approved purposes. This directly affects youth courts, judicial administrators, and child welfare systems managing juvenile cases.