18 Miss. Code. R. 25-1.1

Current through January 14, 2025
Rule 18-25-1.1 - Mission and Authority

The mission of the Adult Protective Services (APS) program is to protect vulnerable persons whose safety and protection may be adversely affected by abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation; raise public awareness; and educate mandated reporters of their reporting responsibilities. The Adult Protective Services Program is a bureau of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, and finds its enabling legislation is the Mississippi Vulnerable Persons Act (Title 43, Chapter 47 of the Mississippi Code, specifically 43-47-5/7).

18 Miss. Code. R. 25-1.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 43-47-5 (Rev. 2018).
Adopted 3/2/2019