Justices Seek Funding for Youth, Intervention Courts

Justices seek funding for Youth, Intervention courts

“If we want to change Mississippi’s future, we can either build more prison space or invest in Youth Courts,” Justice Kenny Griffis said at the Neshoba County Fair.

Justices seek funding for Youth, Intervention courts - Mississippi Monitor

By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune   Justice Kenny Griffis speaks at the 2025 Neshoba County Fair (Photo by Frank Corder)   Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Kenny Griffis said Thursday that the state needs to continue funding its youth court program, as it is a cheaper alternative to prison. Speaking at the Neshoba State Fair, Griffis said Youth Court has a big responsibility as it deals with juveniles who have been abused or neglected and who …