The Youth Courts deal with matters involving abuse and neglect of juveniles, as well as offenses committed by juveniles. Young people who have not reached the age of 18 may be subject to the Youth Court, although there are some exceptions. Some offenses which would be treated as crimes if committed by adults are known as delinquent acts when they involve juveniles.
In the 20 counties which have a County Court, those judges also serve as Youth Court judges. In counties which do not have a County Court, the Chancery Judge may hear Youth Court matters, or the Chancery Judge may appoint a lawyer to act in a judicial capacity as Youth Court Referee. The city of Pearl also has its own municipal Youth Court.
Jurisdiction
The Youth Court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction in all proceedings concerning a delinquent child, a child in need of supervision, a neglected child, an abused and/or a dependent child.
Terms of Court
First Judicial District
Third Wednesday and Thursday of every month.
Terms of Court
Second Judicial District
Second and Fourth Wednesday and Thursday of every month.
County & Youth Court Judge
Judge Aelicia Thomas
P.O. Drawer 188
Cleveland, MS 38732
Phone: (662) 843-7175
Fax: (662) 843-5337
Court Administrator
Kimberly Thurman
County & Youth Court Administrator
Bolivar County 1st & 2nd District
kthurman@co.bolivar.ms.us
200 South Court Street
P.O. Box 188
Cleveland, MS 38732-0188
O: 662-843-7175 | F: 662-843-5337
First Judicial Court District
Rosedale, Mississippi
Second Judicial Court District
Cleveland, Mississippi
Youth Services Supervisor
Larry McCalop
204 N. Pearman Avenue
Cleveland, MS 38732
Phone: 662-843-8556
CASA Director
Patti Hendrix
204 N. Pearman Avenue
Cleveland, MS 38732
Ph: 662-846-6394
Juvenile Detention Director
Harold Ward
Main Street,
Rosedale, MS 38769
Ph: 662-759-3466