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MS SB2226
Bill
AI Summary
- Raises the minimum age for discretionary transfer from youth court to circuit court from 13 to 16 years old
- Prohibits transfer to circuit court for children 12 years old or younger under any circumstances
- Children ages 13-15 may only be transferred if they have three prior felony adjudications and at least two commitments to state training school
- Requires youth court to order a transfer study at the time a motion is filed for any youth under 16; makes transfer studies discretionary for those 16 and older
- Removes provision that previously allowed transfer of juveniles who had never been placed in a juvenile institution
Legislative Description
Youth court; revise transfer to circuit court.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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