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MS HB1211
Bill
Status
1/16/2017
Primary Sponsor
Richard Bennett
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AI Summary
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District attorney shall appoint the youth court prosecutor, who must be a resident of the county where the youth court is located.
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Youth court prosecutor represents the petitioner in all youth court proceedings; in municipal youth court divisions, the city prosecutor serves in this role and the district attorney may participate in transfer proceedings.
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All youth court prosecutors must receive juvenile justice training approved by the Mississippi Attorney General's office and complete annual continuing education in juvenile justice.
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Youth court prosecutors who miss two consecutive training sessions or fail to attend one session within six months of designation shall be disqualified and immediately removed from office.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Youth court prosecutor; require district attorney to appoint and require residency in county where youth court is located.
Last Action
Failed
2/8/2017