In any investigation by the Department of Human Services of a report made under Section 43-21-101 et seq. of the abuse or neglect of a child as defined in Section 43-21-105, the department may request the appropriate law enforcement officer with jurisdiction to accompany the department in its investigation, and in such cases the law enforcement officer shall comply with such request.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 27 - Department of Youth Services
§ 43-27-101. Definitions applicable to Sections 43-27-101 and 43-27-103
§ 43-27-105. Funding for placement resources
§ 43-27-113. Law enforcement assistance in department investigations of child abuse or neglect
§ 43-27-117. Online automated child welfare information system
§ 43-27-119. Joint task force to research when court decisions should be appealed; protocol