MS SB2390

Removes burglary of a dwelling (Section 97-17-32(1)) from the definition of "crime of violence" for intervention court eligibility purposes, allowing those convicted of this offense to potentially participate in drug courts, mental health courts, veterans courts, and other problem-solving courts

Adds explicit prohibition on intervention court participation for anyone with felony convictions for trafficking in controlled substances or pending criminal proceedings for violent crimes

Maintains existing disqualifications including no violent felony convictions within the previous 10 years, no pending violent crime charges, and no DUI charges resulting in death

Preserves prohibition on participation for those charged with specific burglary offenses under Sections 97-17-23(2) or 97-17-37

Effective date of July 1, 2022