Mississippi Code
Title 43 - Public Welfare
Chapter 47 - Mississippi Vulnerable Persons Act

§ 43-47-1. Short title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 43-47-3. Legislative purpose - The purpose of this chapter is to provide for protective...

§ 43-47-5. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall...

§ 43-47-7. Reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation; establishment of central register; confidentiality - In addition to the above, any person or entity holding...

§ 43-47-9. Investigations and evaluations; cooperation of physicians and other health and welfare personnel; contracts with agencies and private physicians - Upon a showing of probable cause that a vulnerable person...

§ 43-47-15. Provision of services to alleviate an imminent danger; entry upon premises pursuant to court order; immunity from liability of petitioner acting in good faith - If there is reasonable cause to believe that the conditions...

§ 43-47-17. Right to bring motion for review of order - Notwithstanding any finding by the court of lack of capacity...

§ 43-47-21. Payment for services; orders to provide custody, care, and maintenance - At the time the department makes an evaluation of the...

§ 43-47-23. Authority to seek cooperation of organizations and agencies - The department and the court are authorized to seek the...

§ 43-47-25. Immunity of department employees from liability - Any officer, agent or employee of the department in the...

§ 43-47-27. Adoption of standards, procedures, and guidelines - The department shall adopt standards and other procedures and guidelines...

§ 43-47-29. Appointment of conservator pursuant to Section 93-20-401 or 93-20-402 - [Effective from and after January 1, 2020, this section will...

§ 43-47-33. Education program - The department shall establish a comprehensive, aggressive program to educate...

§ 43-47-35. Implementation of chapter if federal funds become available - It is the intent of the Legislature that the department...