Whenever it is necessary to commit and transport any eligible patient to a regional mental health or intellectual disability facility for treatment or care, the chancery clerk and sheriff shall be entitled to expenses as provided for by the laws of Mississippi for commitment and transportation to state mental institutions.
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Facilities and Services for Individuals with Mental Retardation or Mental Illness
§ 41-19-31. Board of supervisors may select regional districts
§ 41-19-33. Regional commissions; establishment; duties and authority
§ 41-19-35. Appointment, term, and compensation of regional commission members
§ 41-19-37. Location of facilities or services in regions
§ 41-19-38. Mental health facilities subject to local zoning ordinances or regulations
§ 41-19-41. Commitment of patients to regional mental health or intellectual disability centers