Mississippi § 93-20-407 - Professional evaluation.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 93-20-407 — Professional evaluation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 93-20-407. Professional evaluation.
The chancery court must conduct a hearing to determine whether a conservator is needed for the respondent. Before the hearing, the court, in its discretion, may appoint a guardian ad litem to look after the interest of the person in question, and the guardian ad litem must be present at the hearing and present the interests of the respondent. The chancery judge shall be the judge of the number and character of the witnesses and proof to be presented, except that the proof must include certificates made after a personal examination of the respondent by the following professionals, each of whom must make in writing a certificate of the result of that examination to be filed with the clerk of the court and become a part of the record of the case Two (2) licensed physicians; or One (1) licensed physician and either one (1) licensed psychologist, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. The personal examination may occur face-to-face or via telemedicine, but any telemedicine examination must be made using an audiovisual connection by a physician licensed in this state and as defined in Section 83-9-351. A nurse practitioner or physician assistant conducting an examination shall not also be in a collaborative or supervisory relationship, as the law may otherwise require, with the physician conducting the examination. A professional conducting an examination under this section may also be called to testify at the hearing. The personal examination requirement in subsections (2) and (3) shall not apply if the respondent is missing, detained or unable to return to the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 93-20-407
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 93-20-407 cover?
Section 93-20-407 ("Professional evaluation.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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