MS SB2622

Amends the definition of "crime of violence" in Section 9-23-5 to exclude burglary of a dwelling as defined in Section 97-17-32(1), making such convictions no longer disqualify individuals from intervention court programs.

Restructures eligibility requirements in Section 9-23-15 to prohibit participants from having felony convictions for crimes of violence within the previous 10 years, trafficking convictions, or pending proceedings for violent crimes.

Maintains existing prohibitions against intervention court participation for charges involving driving under the influence resulting in death, trafficking in controlled substances, or pending violent crime proceedings.

Removes the blanket prohibition on burglary of a dwelling charges under Sections 97-17-23(2) and 97-17-37 from intervention court eligibility, aligning with the reclassification of burglary of a dwelling as a non-violent offense.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.