Mississippi SB2803 requires citations for nonviolent misdemeanors instead of arrests, with exceptions.
Mississippi SB2803 mandates that law enforcement officers issue citations instead of arresting individuals for nonviolent misdemeanors, with exceptions for violent misdemeanors and specific situations. Officers must determine the principal aggressor in domestic violence cases and consider factors like self-defense and history of abuse. Officers are exempt from arrest requirements if the offense is violent, involves a domestic violence protection order violation, or if the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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