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MS HB823
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daryl Porter
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AI Summary
- Counties and municipalities may contract with other states to house juvenile offenders when Mississippi detention facilities exceed operating capacity
- Applies only to adjudicated delinquent youth under age 18 who have no history of escape, with delinquent acts defined as crimes excluding those punishable by life imprisonment or death
- Out-of-state facilities must meet American Correctional Association Standards, Mississippi Juvenile Detention Facilities Act requirements, and all applicable U.S. constitutional standards
- Housed juveniles remain under jurisdiction of the Mississippi youth court that originally adjudicated them
- Brings forward Section 43-25-101 containing the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, which establishes the Interstate Commission for Juveniles to govern cooperative supervision and transfer of juveniles between states
Legislative Description
Housing of youth offenders in other states; authorize counties and municipalities to contract for under certain circumstances.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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