MS SB2105

Expands authority for justice and municipal courts to impose evidence-based recidivism reduction programs as a condition of nonadjudication, a power previously limited to circuit and county courts

Allows defendants in certain criminal cases to have their guilty plea withheld pending completion of court-imposed conditions, after which the case may be dismissed

Conditions for nonadjudication can include restitution, up to 960 hours of public service, fines, drug/alcohol/psychological treatment, or domestic abuse cessation programs

Circuit and county courts can require defendants to remain in good behavior programs for up to 5 years; justice and municipal courts for up to 2 years

Excludes eligibility for crimes against persons, violent crimes, public corruption, drug trafficking, implied consent law violations, and repeat offenders