2013 Mississippi Code
Title 93 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 21 - PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE
Article 3 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS
§ 93-21-101 - Definitions
As used in Sections 93-21-101 through 93-21-113, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Abuse" means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between family or household members who reside together or who formerly resided together:
(i) Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury or serious bodily injury with or without a deadly weapon;
(ii) Placing, by physical menace or threat, another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; or
(iii) Criminal sexual conduct committed against a minor within the meaning of Section 97-5-23.
(b) "Domestic violence shelter" means a place established to provide temporary food and shelter, counseling, and related services to victims of domestic violence.
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