Mississippi Legislature

1997 Regular Session

Senate Bill 2510

[Introduced] [Passed Senate] [Sent to Governor]

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History of Actions

Background

Title

Description: Youth court; standardize procedures, reporting and create statewide tracking system.

History of Actions:

101/14/97(S)Referred To Juvenile Justice;Judiciary
201/22/97(S)DR - TSDP: JJ To JU
302/04/97(S)Title Suff Do Pass
402/13/97(S)Passed
502/14/97(S)Transmitted To House
602/18/97(H)Referred To Juvenile Justice;Appropriations
702/26/97(H)DR - TSDPAA: JJ To AP
802/27/97(H)DR - TSDPAA: AP To JJ
902/27/97(H)Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
1003/05/97(H)Amended
1103/05/97(H)Passed As Amended
1203/07/97(H)Returned For Concurrence
1303/12/97(S)Concurred in Amend From House
1403/19/97(S)Enrolled Bill Signed
1503/19/97(H)Enrolled Bill Signed
1603/19/97Due From Governor 03/25/97
1703/25/97Approved by Governor

Background Information:

Effective dateJuly 1, 1997
DispositionLaw
DeadlineGeneral Bill/Constitutional Amendment
RevenueNo
3/5ths vote requiredNo
Chapter number440

Senate Committees:

House Committees:

Principal Author: Smith

Code Sections: A 009-0021-0009, A 043-0021-0111, A 043-0021-0115, A 043-0021-0117, A 043-0021-0121, A 043-0021-0251, RP 043-0021-0253, A 043-0021-0261, A 043-0021-0309, A 043-0021-0353, A 043-0021-0357, A 043-0021-0451, A 043-0021-0603, A 043-0021-0613

Title: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9-21-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS WITH REGARD TO YOUTH COURT CASE TRACKING AND NUMBERING SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS TO MAINTAIN A ROLL OF YOUTH COURT REFEREES AND TO ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS THEREFOR; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-115, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE IDENTITY OF THE YOUTH COURT INTAKE UNIT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE ALL YOUTH COURT PROSECUTORS TO RECEIVE JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-121, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO LIMIT THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN YOUTH COURT AND TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS TO MAINTAIN A ROLL OF THOSE ELIGIBLE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCORPORATE DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SOCIAL RECORDS OF THE YOUTH COURT; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-253, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH DEFINES SOCIAL RECORDS AND REQUIRES CONFIDENTIALITY THEREOF; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE NON-DELINQUENT CHILDREN UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE YOUTH COURT IN THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-309, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A CHILD IS NOT TO BE RELEASED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE CHILD'S PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-353 AND 43-21-357, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE MAKING OF CERTAIN REPORTS AND REFERRALS UNDER THE YOUTH COURT ACT, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-451, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE TIME FOR FILING OF A PETITION AFTER A DETENTION OR SHELTER HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-603, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING PLACEMENT OF A CHILD AWAY FROM THE CHILD'S PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-613, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY WHAT WILL CONSTITUTE APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT THE CUSTODY OF A CHILD WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO THE CHILD'S PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.


Information pertaining to this measure was last updated on 03/25/97 at 18:17.



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