MS SB2793

Converts all drug courts in Mississippi to "problem-solving courts" that can address drug abuse, mental health issues, veterans' needs, and other specialized criminal justice problems.

Expands the State Drug Courts Advisory Committee to include representatives from corrections, public safety, human services, mental health, veterans' affairs, and a person in recovery from addiction or mental illness.

Requires problem-solving courts to collect and report detailed metadata including applicant demographics (race, gender, offenses, indigence status), screening outcomes, and reasons for non-acceptance.

Mandates that attorneys practicing in problem-solving courts complete annual state-approved training on these specialized court procedures.

Eliminates the "pilot program" designation from the Rivers McGraw Mental Health Diversion Program and establishes it as a permanent program available statewide.

Waives fees for indigent applicants in problem-solving courts for testing, participation costs, and other court-assessed fees.

Requires eligible applicants who meet eligibility criteria to be screened for admission to problem-solving courts upon request.