Drug and alcohol treatment; require 30-day minimum in-patient treatment.

HB 976 requires a minimum 30-day in-patient treatment period for individuals with substance use disorders under specific circumstances in Mississippi. It affects people charged with second or subsequent public intoxication offenses (who may be ordered to treatment instead of jail) and those admitted for emergency alcohol/drug treatment via court decree. The bill amends existing law to mandate this 30-day minimum duration for in-patient care, prohibiting judges from ordering shorter stays. It also updates involuntary commitment procedures (Sections 41-30-27 and 41-32-5) to align with this requirement. Financially able individuals must cover treatment costs, but the law itself focuses on setting the minimum treatment duration.