MS HB87

Limits minors charged with misdemeanor traffic violations to one driver education and training program or traffic safety violator course per year to avoid conviction.

Allows eligible minors to have charges dismissed and records closed upon successful completion of an approved course, with only a nonpublic record maintained for court eligibility purposes.

Requires minors to meet specified conditions including having a valid driver's license, no prior convictions within one year, and payment of applicable fines plus a $10 election fee.

Mandates courts inform defendants of program eligibility and allows out-of-state residents to complete substantially similar courses in their home jurisdiction.

Establishes that court employees cannot personally benefit from defendant course attendance, with violation resulting in termination; effective July 1, 2013.