The judge of any court, before whom appears an individual charged with a second or subsequent offense of public intoxication, may, upon a plea of guilty or conviction suspend execution of sentence and require the offender to participate in and complete a prescribed course of alcohol abuse treatment and rehabilitation. The judge shall consult with the division to determine the course of treatment best suited to the needs of the convicted person. The convicted person while participating in the course of treatment shall not be considered committed, civilly or criminally, as otherwise provided by law for commitment to any institution; provided that no judge may require in-patient care for a period in excess of ninety (90) days. Upon completion of the course of treatment prescribed by the judge, the sentence shall not be executed. The convicted person, if financially able, shall be responsible for defraying any cost of the prescribed course of treatment.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 30 - Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Control and Treatment
§ 41-30-5. Division of alcohol and drug misuse; qualifications of director
§ 41-30-7. General duties of division
§ 41-30-13. Statewide plan; approval or certification of facilities
§ 41-30-15. Rules and regulations
§ 41-30-19. Treatment of public intoxicated offenders in lieu of execution of sentence
§ 41-30-21. Voluntary submission to treatment for alcoholism or drug dependency; application
§ 41-30-23. Voluntary submission to treatment; admission and duration of in-patient treatment
§ 41-30-25. After-care treatment and assistance
§ 41-30-29. Supplemental nature of provisions for emergency involuntary commitment
§ 41-30-31. Involuntary commitment exceeding five days
§ 41-30-35. Charge against person treated and his estate
§ 41-30-37. Right of private facility to payment for services