Intervention court; amend criteria for participation in.

SB 2219 amends Mississippi law to clarify that a conviction for burglary of a dwelling is not considered a "crime of violence" for eligibility in intervention court programs. This change allows individuals with such a conviction to qualify for alternatives to traditional sentencing, including drug courts, mental health courts, or veterans courts, if they meet other criteria. The bill updates Sections 9-23-5 and 9-23-15 of the Mississippi Code to remove burglary of a dwelling from the list of disqualifying offenses under the "crime of violence" definition. The policy change was intended to take effect on July 1, 2026, but the bill died in committee in February 2026.