Loading chat...

MS HB1770

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/29/2017

Primary Sponsor

Timmy Ladner

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Board of Supervisors of Hancock County to permit the district attorney to appoint the county's youth court prosecutor, notwithstanding existing state law.

  • Requires the appointed youth court prosecutor to be a county resident and active member of The Mississippi Bar.

  • Mandates the youth court prosecutor receive juvenile justice training approved by the Mississippi Attorney General's office and complete annual continuing education in juvenile justice.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Hancock County; authorize county district attorney to appoint youth court prosecutor.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/13/2017

Full Bill Text

No bill text available