The Mississippi governor has called for a special legislative session on July 15 at 3 p.m., citing the expiration of statutes related to youth record disclosures as the primary reason.
The session aims to address legal challenges stemming from the June 30 expiration date and to implement a new system for handling juvenile cases. The proposed legislation, developed in collaboration with House and Senate leaders, seeks to establish a more effective juvenile justice framework.
According to the governor, the new system will provide children and families with access to full-time judges and promote a uniform youth court system across the state. The legislation is designed to better serve children who are abused, neglected, or involved in delinquency proceedings.
The governor expressed hope that members of both political parties will support the measure, describing it as common-sense legislation that benefits children and families statewide. The statement credited Speaker White, Representative Horan, Lieutenant Governor Hosemann, Senators Wiggins and Hopson, and other lawmakers for their efforts in reaching this agreement.
