HB564Introduced in the House
Juvenile Justice Diversion Program; authorize to operate as re-petition and post-adjudication diversions for juveniles.
Introduced by Sam Creekmore, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 43-27-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Division Of Youth Services' Adolescent Opportunity Programs (aops) Shall Be Known As Juvenile Justice Diversion Programs (jjdps); To Require The Jjdps To Offer Certain Alternatives To Detention During After School And Weekend Hours; To Provide That Subject To The Availably Of Certain Funding, The Jjdps May Operate As Pre-petition Diversion And As Post-adjudication Diversion For The Purpose Of Diverting Juveniles From Detention; To Amend Section 99-3-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Judiciary A
Died In Committee
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