Section 93-20-408 – Rights at hearing

May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi

(1) At a hearing under this article, the respondent may:

(a) Present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents;
(b) Examine witnesses; and
(c) Otherwise participate in the hearing.
(2) Unless excused by the court for good cause, a proposed conservator must attend a hearing under this article.
(3) A hearing under this article must be closed on request of the respondent and a showing of good cause.
(4) Any person may request to participate in a hearing under this article. The court may grant the request, with or without a hearing, on determining that the best interest of the respondent will be served. The court may impose appropriate conditions on the person’s participation.

Miss. Code § 93-20-408

Amended by Laws, 2020, ch. TBD, SB 2874,§ 25, eff. 6/23/2020.
Added by Laws, 2019, ch. 463, SB 2828,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2020.