Mississippi § 43-47-31 - Objection to provision of services on privacy grounds; persons receiving treatment by spiritual means; objection to medical treatment.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-47-31 — Objection to provision of services on privacy grounds; persons receiving treatment by spiritual means; objection to medical treatment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-47-31. Objection to provision of services on privacy grounds; persons receiving treatment by spiritual means; objection to medical treatment.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize, permit or require any emergency or protective services in contravention of the stated or implied objection of such person based upon his right of privacy, which is grounded in the federal courts and the courts of this state, except in a situation where the vulnerable person is in imminent danger of serious harm. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to mean a person is neglected or in need of emergency or protective services for the sole reason he is being furnished or relies upon treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denominations. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize, permit or require any medical care or treatment in contravention of the stated or implied objection of such person.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 43-47-31
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-47-31 cover?
Section 43-47-31 ("Objection to provision of services on privacy grounds; persons receiving treatment by spiritual means; objection to medical treatment.") 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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