18 Miss. Code. R. 25-3.1

Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 18-25-3.1 - 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):

Criteria

Time from Reporting to Initiation of Investigation

Vulnerable person is not in immediate danger (Priority II cases)

72 hours

Vulnerable person is in immediate danger (Priority I cases)

48 hours

18 Miss. Code. R. 25-3.1

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