"Criminal" Jurisdiction **
§§ 43-21-105, 43-21-151, 43-21-157 and 43-21-159 Defendant m arried, active duty m em ber of arm ed services, or at least 18? Crim e is a felony?
Circuit Court
M unicipal or Justice Court
Defendant previously certified to or charged in Circuit Court?
Current Crim e is a felony?
Circuit Court
M unicipal or Justice Court
Crim e is a felony?
Defendant at least 17?
Circuit Court
Justice Court
Hunting or Fishing Violation?
Crim e punishable by life in prison or death?
Defendant at least 13?
Circuit Court
M unicipal or Justice Court
Violation of Traffic, Im plied Consent or § 67-3-70? (Possess beer)
Crim e com m itted with use of deadly weapon?
Will Prosecutor amend to noncapital crime without use of deadly weapon?
No Court action available
Youth Court (Delinquent)
Defendant's action is a crim e?
Defendant at least 10?
Youth Court (CHINS?)
Defendant at least 7?
Defendant "abused" or "neglected"?
Youth Court (Abuse/Neglect) No Court Action Available
** "Criminal" is in quotes because Youth Court delinquency cases are considered civil not criminal even though proof is beyond a reasonable doubt. Copyright © 2009. All Rights Reserved. John Shirley, Youth Court Judge, P.O. Box 4334, Brandon, MS 39047 Phone: 601-992-8589