42 chapters · 903 sections in this title.
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-21-403 Notice to parties
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When it is determined to make an informal adjustment, the child and his parent, guardian or custodian shall be requested by letter, telephone or otherwise to attend a conference at a designated date, time and place. At the time the request to attend the conference is made, the ch…
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-21-405 Informal adjustment process
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(1) The informal adjustment process shall be initiated with an informal adjustment conference conducted by an informal adjustment counselor assigned by the Division of Youth Services within the Department of Human Services. (2) If the child and his parent, guardian or custodian a…
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-21-407 Termination of informal adjustment
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(1) If it appears to the informal adjustment counselor that the child and his parent, guardian or custodian:(a) Have complied with the terms and conditions of the informal adjustment agreement; and(b) Have received the maximum benefit from the informal adjustment process, the inf…
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-21-409 Youth Division program
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(1) (a) The Legislature declares its intent to establish a youth diversion program that integrates smart practices and provides community-based alternatives to the formal court system to: reduce juvenile crime and recidivism, improve positive youth outcomes, change youth offender…