Mississippi Code 1972 (2023)
Title 9 - COURTS (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-27-21)
Chapter 27 - RIVERS MCGRAW MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT ACT (§§ 9-27-1 — 9-27-21)
Section 9-27-9 - Mental health treatment court services; certification of inpatient treatment

Universal Citation:
MS Code § 9-27-9 (2023)
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  • (1) Any mental and behavioral health treatment provider directly administering services to a participant shall be licensed by the appropriate state licensing board or hold a current and valid certification by the State Department of Mental Health or other appropriate state agency.
  • (2) A mental health treatment court shall provide either directly or through referrals, a range of services, including, but not limited to, the following:
    • (a) Screenings using a valid and reliable screening tool effective for identifying individuals with mental and behavioral health issues for eligibility and appropriate services;
    • (b) Clinical assessment;
    • (c) Referral to appropriate level of treatment services;
    • (d) Counseling and treatment for co-occurring substance use disorders;
    • (e) Employment Services;
    • (f) Education and/or vocational services; and
    • (g) Community service coordination, care and support.

Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 356, HB 1218,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 466, HB 1352,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Laws, 2017, ch. 416, HB 1089, 5, eff. 4/11/2017.


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