Youth court jurisdiction; exclude youth with certain firearms' charges.
What changed between versions
Added new jurisdiction rule placing child firearm offenses under circuit court original jurisdiction when the child possesses any firearm, whether openly or concealed.
Added new jurisdiction rule for child abuse/neglect charges arising during pending custody cases, allowing chancery courts to handle these charges without separate youth court proceedings.
Changed the age threshold for criminal responsibility from 'not reached thirteenth birthday' to 'under the jurisdiction of youth court' for certain acts.
Increased mandatory minimum sentence for possession of stolen firearms from five years to fifteen years.
Extended maximum imprisonment for shooting at assemblies in sensitive locations from twenty years to thirty years when victims are under eighteen.
Adjusted judicial election filing deadline procedures to clarify business day calculations for holidays.
