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MS SB2282

Bill

Status

Passed

3/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy England

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the minimum age for commitment to Mississippi's state training school (Oakley Youth Development Center) from 10 years old to 12 years old

  • Prohibits children under age 12 from being held in secure detention as a disposition in delinquency cases

  • Only children adjudicated delinquent for a felony may be committed to the state training school

  • Effective date: July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Youth detention; raise minimum age for youth commitment to state training school and secure detention.

Last Action

Law W/out Governor's Signature

3/18/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/24/2021
Judiciary, Division B1/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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