Mississippi lawmakers approve changes to youth court system
Mississippi lawmakers have approved sweeping changes to the state’s youth court system after a lapse in state law threatened access to confidential court records. The new law restores…
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State lawmakers attend special session to address youth court matters
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Lawmakers gaveled in at the state capitol Wednesday after Governor Tate Reeves called a special session Tuesday to address youth court matters. Lawmakers are…
Youth Courts Looking Toward Future
The Harrison County Youth courts are eyeing a big development in the future. Members of the youth court came before county supervisors this morning with two proposals The first, current state budget cuts caused the Harrison County youth courts to…
Juvenile Justice Symposium
Gangs and girls, human trafficking, use of force and due process are just some of the topics being addressed at a statewide juvenile justice symposium in Biloxi this week. The symposium, called “Justice for All”, is being held at the…
Harrison County Youth Courts Could be on the Move
The Harrison County Youth Courts are moving on to the next step when it comes to finding a new home. The youth courts have been eyeing a move that would move them from their current location in Gulfport to the…
Harrison Co. Youth Court Wants Freedom to Share Info
The Harrison County youth court is calling on the Mississippi state legislature to pass a law which would allow the court to share information with school districts more freely.