24 Miss. Code. R. 2-35.6 - Dignity of People

A. To ensure the dignity and rights of people being held in a holding facility for reasons of psychiatric crisis or civil commitment, reasonable access to the following must be allowed:

1. Protection and advocacy services/information, such as Disability Rights Mississippi;

2. Department of Mental Health;

3. Chaplain services;

4. Telephone contact; and

5. Visits with family members.

Notes

24 Miss. Code. R. 2-35.6

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-4-7

Amended 7/1/2016 Amended 9/1/2020 Amended 11/1/2024