MS HB1232

Requires a youth court judge or designee to issue an order before any child may be taken into or admitted into custody, establishing probable cause that custody is necessary due to endangerment, ensuring court attendance, or unavailability of a parent/guardian

Mandates annual licensing of all juvenile detention centers by July 1, 2015, with licensing requirements established by the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Task Force based on national best practices

Establishes minimum standards for juvenile detention centers including health screenings within one hour of admission, daily activities outside locked cells, access to medical/mental health care, educational services, religious accommodations, and transition planning for release

Creates the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Task Force with representatives from youth services, courts, law enforcement, prosecutors, public defenders, and advocacy groups to support expansion of detention alternatives and develop licensing standards

Authorizes youth court judges to order parents or guardians to perform community service alongside their child (under 18) as long as it does not interfere with the parent's work schedule