Juvenile CrimesJul 19, 2026
In Mississippi, a Gun Doesn't Have to Be Fired, or Even Used, to Send a 13-Year-Old to Adult Court
A new Mississippi law routes children as young as 13 directly into circuit court when a firearm is present during a violent crime. The weapon does not have to be fired or even used. Here is what SB 2710 changes and who it sweeps in.