What's changed about Mississippi's youth courts?
Summary
Hosts Taylor Vance and Anna Wolf interview Senator Bryce Wiggins about the Mississippi Youth Court Reform Act of 2026. They discuss how the legislation standardizes the state’s fragmented system by replacing part-time referees with full-time judges and creating a uniform intake process. The reform also opens previously secret courts to public scrutiny to ensure due process and introduces diversion programs to reduce unnecessary court involvement for youth.
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