SB 2226 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Youth court; revise transfer to circuit court.

SB 2226 would revise Mississippi's rules for transferring youth court cases to adult criminal court. It specifically restricts transfers to children aged 13-15, requiring they have previously been found delinquent for three felonies and committed to state training school twice. The bill mandates youth courts to conduct transfer studies, ensure legal counsel for the child, and consider 13 specific factors - including offense severity, danger to the public, and the youth's background - before transferring jurisdiction. If transferred, the youth court loses authority over future offenses, and the adult court assumes full jurisdiction without further proceedings. This bill directly affects minors aged 13-15 facing serious charges who might otherwise be tried as adults.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Referred To Judiciary, Division B
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