Youth Court

Monroe County Youth Court

Our vision is guided by the fact that our decisions and actions affecting children today will determine the quality of their lives tomorrow. If you have any questions, or need any additional information, please contact our office at 662-256-3041.

How Our Office Serves You

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.

Monroe County Youth Court

The Monroe County Youth Court handles delinquent acts committed by children ages 10-17.
MDHS/Division of Youth Services (Monroe County Youth Court) was established to rehabilitate children who have committed a delinquent act. We can assist the family with obtaining professional counseling with a behavioral health center so children can make better decisions that will affect their future.
The options for children who have committed a delinquent act are: informal probation (3-6 months), formal probation (6 months to 1 year), detention, electronic monitoring supervision services (ankle bracelets for ages 13-17) or commitment to Oakley Youth Development Center in Raymond, Mississippi.

Matthew Shelton
Youth Services Counselor
Cell: 662-256-3041 ext 2
Matthew.Shelton@mdhs.ms.gov

Tyrone Heard

Monroe County Youth Officer

662-319-0629

Debbie Chamblee

Intake and Court Service Coordinator

662-256-3041 Ext. 1

dchamblee@monroems.com

Contact Information

MONROE COUNTY YOUTH COURT

Mississippi Department of Human Services/Division of Youth Services

1619 Highland Drive

P.O. Box 57

Amory, MS 388221

Office Telephone: 662-256-3041

Fax: 662-256-1488