Formal Probation

Formal Probation A. Any juvenile adjudicated "delinquent" or a "child in need of supervision" (CHINS) and is placed on probation status will be supervised by a Youth Services Specialist for a period of time specified by a Youth Court Judge or Referee. B. Any youth adjudicated "delinquent" or a "child in need of supervision" along with his or her parent(s) or guardian(s), will enter into a probation contract with the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services, regardless of reporting guidelines. Supervision and monitoring of youth placed on unsupervised or non-reporting probation is not required.