MS SB2715

Expands data collection requirements for drug courts to include total number of persons screened for participation organized by race, sex, offense charged and indigence, plus reasons for denying participation.

Excludes burglary under Section 97-17-23(1) from the definition of "crime of violence" for purposes of drug court eligibility, allowing burglary defendants to potentially participate.

Requires indigent participants to have drug testing fees waived and mandates that any person meeting eligibility criteria must be screened for drug court admission upon request.

Extends drug court jurisdiction to include reentry participants released on earned-release supervision, parole, or post-release supervision who are determined to need specialized reentry supervision and meet eligibility requirements.

Creates a reentry review process where judges meet with district attorneys, public defenders, and probation/parole officers to determine if released offenders should be admitted to drug courts, veterans courts, or mental health courts.