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MS SB2337
MS SB2337Technical violation hearing; exempt need for hearing for participant's of intervention courts upon judge's findings of violations.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Intervention Court To Impose Up To The Remainder Of The Suspended Portion Of A Probationer's Sentence Without The Probationer Having A Hearing Under This Section Upon The Judge's Written Finding Of A Certain Number Of Violations Of The Procedures And Requirements Of The Intervention Court; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to allow judges presiding over intervention courts, which are specialized court programs designed to help individuals address issues like substance abuse or mental health, to impose the remainder of a probationer's suspended sentence without requiring a formal hearing if the judge finds that the probationer has committed at least three violations of the intervention court's rules and requirements. This change aims to streamline the process for addressing violations within these specialized courts, allowing judges to act more decisively when participants fail to adhere to the program's conditions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Judiciary B (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2337.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2337PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2337IN.htm |
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