Mississippi Code Title 43. Public Welfare § 43-21-401

(1) Informal adjustment pursuant to the informal adjustment agreement provided in Section 43-21-405 shall include:

(2) If authorized by the youth court, informal adjustment may be commenced after the filing of a petition.

(3) If the child and his parent, guardian or custodian agree to participate in an informal adjustment process, the defense of a failure to provide a speedy trial is waived and a petition may be filed if the informal adjustment process is unsuccessfully terminated under Section 43-21-407.