18 Miss. Code. R. 25-3.1 - Initial Action upon Receiving a Report
Upon receiving a report of a vulnerable person in need or potentially in need of protective services, an investigation shall be initiated within the following time frames and a preliminary report made to the office of the Attorney General (§ 43-47-7 and § 43-47-9):
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Criteria |
Time from Reporting to Initiation of Investigation |
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Vulnerable person is not in immediate danger (Priority II cases) |
72 hours |
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Vulnerable person is in immediate danger (Priority I cases) |
48 hours |
Notes
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