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MS SB2621
Bill
AI Summary
- Changes minimum age for transfer from youth court to circuit court from 13 to 16 years old
- Children age 12 and younger are ineligible for transfer to circuit court
- Children ages 13-15 may only be transferred if previously adjudicated delinquent for three felonies and committed to state training school at least twice
- Requires youth court to order a transfer study for any child under age 16 when a transfer motion is filed
- Removes a provision allowing transfer of children who have never been placed in a juvenile institution
- Effective July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Youth court; revise transfer to circuit court.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B2/19/2024
Full Bill Text
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