MS SB2268

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

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

Maintains existing 10-year lookback period for prior violent felony convictions that would disqualify a participant from intervention court programs

Reorganizes and clarifies eligibility criteria, specifying that both the current charge and prior convictions for trafficking in controlled substances disqualify participation

Effective date of July 1, 2023