2010 Mississippi Code
TITLE 41 - PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 21 - Individuals with Mental Illness or Mental Retardation.
41-21-76 - Waiver of rights by respondent.
§ 41-21-76. Waiver of rights by respondent.
The respondent in any involuntary commitment proceeding held pursuant to the provisions of sections 41-21-61 through 41-21-107 may make a knowing and intelligent waiver of his rights in such proceeding, provided that the waiver is made by his attorney with the informed consent of the respondent and with the approval of the court. The reasons for the waiver shall be made a part of the record.
Sources: Laws, 1976, ch. 401, § 1; Laws, 1984, ch. 477, § 8, eff from and after July 1, 1984.
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