Mississippi § 43-21-155 - Venue.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-21-155 — Venue., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-21-155. Venue.
If a child is alleged to be a delinquent child or a child in need of supervision, the proceedings shall be commenced in any county where any of the alleged acts are said to have occurred. After adjudication, the youth court may, in the best interest of the child, transfer the case at any stage of the proceeding for disposition to the county where the child resides or to a county where a youth court has previously acquired jurisdiction. If a child is alleged to be an abused or neglected child, the proceedings shall be commenced in the county where the child’s custodian resides or in the county where the child is present when the report is made to the intake unit. After adjudication the youth court may transfer the case at any stage of the proceeding for disposition to the county where the child resides or to a county where a youth court has previously acquired jurisdiction if that is in the best interest of the child.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 43-21-155
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-21-155 cover?
Section 43-21-155 ("Venue.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 43-21-155?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-21-155" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 43-21-155 apply to my situation?
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