MS SB2038

Amends Mississippi Code Section 9-23-23 to require unsuccessful drug court participants to serve their incarceration sentence in the jurisdiction where the original offense was charged and prosecution commenced.

Maintains existing provision that successful drug court completion results in dismissal of charges and expungement of criminal conviction records (except implied consent violations).

Applies to participants who fail to complete all drug court requirements, including payment of fines and fees.

Effective July 1, 2019.