County courts and youth courts; authorize to share concurrent jurisdiction with chancery court concerning adoptions.

Summary

HB 1636 would expand adoption jurisdiction to include county and youth courts, letting them file petitions and issue orders. The change applies whenever the child or prospective adoptive parent meets the residency and other statutory requirements. It is intended to make adoption proceedings more accessible.

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