The County Youth Court is an extension of the Chancery Court System. Chancery Courts have jurisdiction over juvenile matters in counties in which have no County Youth Court. However, the Senior Chancellor may appoint a lawyer in private practice to sit as a Youth Court Referee to hear matters involving juveniles. Clay County’s Youth Court Referee is Scott Ross.
Youth Courts deal with matters involving the abuse and neglect of juveniles and offenses committed by juveniles. A juvenile who has not reached the aged of 18 may be subject to the Youth Court System.
| Youth Court Contact Information | |
| Judge | Scott Ross West Point, MS 39773 |
| Usual Hearing Day/Time | If Chancery or Circuit Court is not in session, Youth Court is held most Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. |
| Court Address | Clay County Courthouse Upstairs Courtroom PO Box 815 365 Court Street West Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-3124 Office (662) 492-4059 Fax |
| Clerk | For Youth Court Matters Contact: Vicki Ray, Deputy Chancery Clerk & Youth Court Clerk Clay County Chancery Clerk Office 365 Court Street West Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-3124 Office (662) 492-4059 Fax vray@claycounty.ms.gov |
| Delinquency, Intake Personnel and Counselor: |
Kimmie M. Walker- Jones Youth Services Office PO Box 1896 360 Court Street West Point, MS 39773 kimmie.jones@mdhs.ms.gov (662) 494-3307 Phone (662) 494-8203 Fax |
| Youth Service Clerk: | |
| Abuse and Neglect Contact/Intake Personnel: |
Demeatria Bluitt Dept. of Human Services PO Box 777 266 Washington Street West Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-8987 Phone (662) 495-2436 Fax |