24 MAC Pt. 1, R. 3.4.5
ADMISSION:
Cite as 24 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 3.4.5
ADMISSION:
A.
Direct Admission.
Only a person who has attained the age of thirteen (13) years but less than twenty-one years
(21) who has been committed pursuant to Section 41-21-61, et seq., shall be appropriate for
admission. No person shall be admitted with unresolved felony charges.
B.
Transfers.
1. Adolescents from other Department of Mental Health programs who meet the
criteria for civil commitment may be transferred to an adolescent treatment
program.
2. Persons who have been committed directly to an adolescent treatment program
may be transferred to other Department of Mental Health programs as deemed
appropriate for proper treatment.