MS SB2242

Expands authority to impose evidence-based recidivism reduction programs as a condition for nonadjudication from circuit and county courts to also include justice and municipal courts

Allows courts to withhold acceptance of guilty pleas pending completion of conditions like restitution, up to 960 hours of public service, fines, and treatment programs for eligible offenses

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

Circuit and county courts may require defendants to remain in the program for up to 5 years; justice and municipal courts may require up to 2 years

Effective date of July 1, 2022