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This bill, titled "Administrative Office of Courts and intervention courts; bring forward sections related to," proposes to update and re-enact several sections of Mississippi law concerning court administration and specialized courts. It aims to bring forward existing statutes related to the Administrative Office of Courts, which assists in the efficient management of the state's judicial system, including collecting data, applying for grants, and developing electronic filing standards. The bill also addresses various "intervention courts," which are problem-solving courts designed to provide structured intervention for individuals with specific needs. These include the Alyce Griffin Clarke Intervention Court Act, which focuses on reducing drug and alcohol use and related crimes; the Drug Court Fund, which provides financial support for drug courts; Veteran Treatment Courts, established to assist veterans in the justice system who may be dealing with issues like PTSD or substance abuse; and the Rivers McGraw Mental Health Treatment Court Act, which aims to provide more responsive court processes for defendants with mental illnesses. The bill essentially re-introduces these existing laws for potential amendment, ensuring they remain current and effective in their respective areas of court administration and specialized judicial programs.

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