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MS HB531
Bill
Status
2/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Nick Bain
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AI Summary
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Lowers the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Mississippi from 13 to 12 years old for misdemeanors and felonies
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Children under age 12 cannot be held criminally responsible or prosecuted, but their parents, guardians, or custodians may be held civilly liable for the child's criminal acts
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Youth court retains exclusive original jurisdiction over delinquent, neglected, abused, and dependent children, with exceptions for crimes punishable by life imprisonment or death, or felonies committed with deadly weapons
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Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Youth court; revise the age that a child may be held criminally responsible or criminally prosecuted for a misdemeanor or felony.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/9/2023