MS SB2676

Raises the minimum age for circuit court jurisdiction of violent offenses from any age to 15 years old for crimes punishable by life imprisonment or death that cause death or serious bodily injury to another.

Raises the minimum age for circuit court jurisdiction of felonies committed with deadly weapons from any age to 15 years old, and adds requirement that the offense cause death or serious bodily injury to another.

Modifies transfer procedures in youth court to require that charges involve offenses causing bodily injury to another before transfer to criminal court can be considered.

Removes automatic prohibition on transferring firearm possession or use offenses by 15-year-olds to youth court, allowing case-by-case transfer consideration.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.