Mississippi § 41-17-1 - Establishment of state hospitals and facilities for persons with mental illness.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 41-17-1 — Establishment of state hospitals and facilities for persons with mental illness., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-17-1. Establishment of state hospitals and facilities for persons with mental illness.
Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield, East Mississippi State Hospital at Meridian, North Mississippi State Hospital at Tupelo, South Mississippi State Hospital at Purvis, the Specialized Treatment Facility for the Emotionally Disturbed in Harrison County, and the Central Mississippi Residential Center at Newton are established for the care and treatment of persons with mental illness, free of charge, except as otherwise provided.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 41-17-1
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 41-17-1 cover?
Section 41-17-1 ("Establishment of state hospitals and facilities for persons with mental illness.") 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.
How do I cite Mississippi § 41-17-1?
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