Mississippi Vulnerable Persons Act

Sections covered

• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-1Short title3 cites
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-11Protective services plans; interference by caretaker; effect of lack of consent by vulnerable person
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-13Provision of services to vulnerable person lacking capacity to consent; petition for injunctive relief, hearing, and order; appointment of guardian or conservator
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-15Provision of services to alleviate an imminent danger; entry upon premises pursuant to court order; immunity from liability of petitioner acting in good faith
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-17Right to bring motion for review of order
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-18Sexual battery or fondling of vulnerable person by health care employees or persons in position of trust or authority; penalties
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-19Prohibition against abuse, neglect, or exploitation; penalties; relation to other laws11 cites
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-21Payment for services; orders to provide custody, care, and maintenance
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-23Authority to seek cooperation of organizations and agencies
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-25Immunity of department employees from liability
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-27Adoption of standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-29Appointment of conservator pursuant to Section 93-20-401 or 93-20-402
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-3Legislative purpose1 cite
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-31Objection to provision of services on privacy grounds; persons receiving treatment by spiritual means; objection to medical treatment
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-33Education program
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-35Implementation of chapter if federal funds become available
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-37Reporting of abuse and exploitation of patients and residents of care facilities2 cites
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-39Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Fund created; purpose; funding; funding of expenses of Vulnerable Persons Unit; deposit of user charges and fees authorized under this section into State General Fund
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-5Definitions7 cites
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-7Reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation; establishment of central register; confidentiality2 cites
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-8Reporting of money, gift, or valuable received or accepted by care facility employees; record maintenance; penalties1 cite
• Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-9Investigations and evaluations; cooperation of physicians and other health and welfare personnel; contracts with agencies and private physicians