AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-21-73, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A REPRESENTATIVE FROM A MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY TO BE PRESENT AT A HEARING TO ASSESS WHETHER A PERSON SHOULD RECEIVE INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-21-74, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT A RESPONDENT CAN BE RETURNED TO ANY FACILITY WITHIN THE COUNTY OR OUTSIDE THE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE OF THE RESPONDENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 41-21-73, 41-21-74