Youth court; revise various provisions pertaining to.
HB 1670 updates Mississippi's youth court procedures across multiple statutes. It requires chancery clerks to prepare specific documents when guardian ad litem fees exceed $1,000 (affecting family court cases involving youth), removes restrictions on removing youth court documents from clerks' offices, and clarifies that judges - not designees - must handle key decisions like appointing personnel, authorizing custody, and drafting petitions. The bill also establishes new programs like the Statewide Youth Diversion Program and Family Services Roundtable while repealing outdated sections. These changes directly affect youth court judges, clerks, prosecutors, and youth offenders navigating the system.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Shanda Yates
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