AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9-21-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF COURTS TO AUDIT THE MISSISSIPPI YOUTH COURT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MYCIDS); TO AMEND SECTION 9-17-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CIRCUIT JUDGES, CHANCELLORS AND COUNTY COURT JUDGES MAY ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATOR; TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS TO DETERMINE IF A PROSPECTIVE COURT ADMINISTRATOR MEETS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THE PERSON IS HIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE CIRCUIT JUDGES AND CHANCELLORS DESIRING TO EMPLOY SUPPORT STAFF TO HAVE CANDIDATES APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS BEFORE FILLING POSITIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801, 45-33-61 AND 93-31-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH SECTIONS SHALL STAND REPEALED ON JULY 1, 2026; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 9-21-9, 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801, 45-33-61, 93-31-3
Committee Substitute: 9-21-9, 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801, 45-33-61, 93-31-3, 9-17-1, 9-1-36
As Passed by the House: 9-21-9, 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801, 45-33-61, 93-31-3, 9-17-1, 9-1-36
Approved by the Governor: 9-21-9, 9-17-1, 9-1-36, 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801, 45-33-61, 93-31-3