TUPELO, Miss. (AP) - Efforts are ongoing by Lee County leaders to address an overburdened Youth Court. But a proposal that would see the city of Tupelo help pay for a solution has met with some initial resistance.
County Court Judge Charles Brett hears the criminal and civil cases that fall under the purview of County Court, but he also acts as Youth Court judge.
Court officials say the case load he currently hears is not sustainable.
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports (https://bit.ly/1RIeAVj) county supervisors are backing state legislation to address the situation.
The bill would authorize county supervisors to create the position of a Youth Court referee.
Tupelo officials say they want to see other Lee County municipalities to chip in before Tupelo seriously considers the proposal.
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Information from: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, https://djournal.com
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