SB2769 - Civil commitment; prohibit individuals being held in jail except in emergency circumstances.
Mississippi - 2024 Regular Session
Introduced byWillie Simmons
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
An Act To Amend Section 41-21-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Individuals Awaiting Civil Commitment Proceedings Shall Not Be Held In Jail Unless The Court Finds That There Is An Emergency Basis For A Temporary Hold In Jail; To Provide That Individuals Held In Jail Under An Emergency Basis Shall Only Be Held Up To 72 Hours As Long As The Individual Is Under Supervision And Is Subject To A Mental Examination Within 24 Hours; To Provide That No Individual Shall Be Held In Jail For More Than 72 Hours; To Amend Section 41-21-68, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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