HB93

Establishes domestic abuse courts in Mississippi to enhance victim safety and offender accountability.

The bill establishes domestic abuse courts in Mississippi, focusing on victim safety and offender accountability. Chancery or county courts can create these specialized courts, with municipal and justice courts allowed to participate. These courts aim to reduce recidivism and increase victim safety by coordinating services and judicial monitoring. They link victims and offenders to appropriate community services and provide centralized monitoring to ensure compliance with court orders.