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MS HB1048
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Holland
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 41-21-67 of the Mississippi Code to allow pre-evaluation screening and treatment in civil commitment proceedings to be conducted by any person authorized by the State Department of Mental Health, in addition to community mental health centers.
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Maintains existing requirements that the chancellor must appoint two licensed physicians or one physician and one psychologist, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant to conduct physical and mental examinations.
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Preserves existing protections including appointment of an attorney for respondents without legal representation and restrictions on examiners being related to the respondent or having financial interests in their estate.
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Effective July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Civil commitment; pre-evaluation screening may be made by any person authorized by Department of Mental Health.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014