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Miss. Code Ann. § 41-31-1 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them, unless the context requires a different meaning:(a) “Alcoholic” means any person who chronically and habitually uses alcoholic beverages to the extent that he has lost the power…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-31-11 Transferring of patients; written notification of transfer to committing court
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The medical director of the Mississippi State Hospital or the East Mississippi State Hospital may, subject to the regulations of the board of trustees of mental institutions, transfer alcoholics or drug addicts from one institution used for the commitment of alcoholics and drug a…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-31-13 Probation and discharge
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Any person committed to the custody of the Mississippi State Hospital or the East Mississippi Hospital may, notwithstanding the terms of any order of commitment, be permitted by the medical director or his authorized agent, to go at large on probation and without custody or restr…
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-31-15 Costs of commitment and support
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The provisions of the law with respect to the costs of commitment and the cost of support, including the prohibition in Section 41-21-65 regarding the charging of extra fees and expenses to persons initiating commitment proceedings, methods of determination of persons liable ther…