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MS HB1248

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 9-27-11 of Mississippi Code to modify mental health court eligibility criteria by removing the exemption for burglary under Section 97-17-23(1)
  • Removes language that previously allowed burglary convictions as an exception to the crimes of violence exclusion for both prior convictions and current charges
  • Participants with prior felony convictions for crimes of violence (including burglary) within 10 years remain ineligible for mental health court
  • Current charges of crimes of violence (including burglary) disqualify participation in mental health court programs
  • Effective date: July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Mental Health Court eligibility; remove the exemption for the crime of breaking and entering.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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