HB1640: Mental Health; revise procedures for screening, evaluation and commitments for those with issues of.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 41-19-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Duties Of Regional Mental Health Facilities; To Amend Section 41-21-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By House Bill No. 1088, 2024 Regular Session, To Require Completion Of A Pre-affidavit Screening Before Any Affidavit For Commitment Is Filed; To Amend Section 41-21-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By House Bill No. 1088, 2024 Regular Session, To Require Community Mental Health Centers To Conduct A Preliminary Investigation Before An Affidavit For Commitment Is Filed; To Amend Sections 41-21-140 And 41-19-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 41-21-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By House Bill No. 1088, 2024 Regular Session, To Revise Hearing Dates Held After Examiners' Certificates; And For Related Purposes.