§ 93-31-3. Delegation of powers regarding care and custody of child to attorney-in-fact; revocation or withdrawal; duration of power of attorney
A parent or legal custodian of a child, by means of a properly executed power of attorney as provided in Section 93-31-5, may delegate to another willing person or persons as attorney-in-fact any of the powers regarding the care and custody of the child other than the following: The power to consent to marriage or […]
§ 93-31-5. Statutory form of power of attorney to delegate parental or legal authority
The following statutory form of power of attorney to delegate parental or legal authority as authorized by Section 93-31-3 is legally sufficient: Click to view A power of attorney, affidavit of facilitating agency, and affidavit of custodial parent that substantially conform to the forms set forth in this section are legally sufficient if properly completed […]
§ 93-31-7. Attorney-in-fact not subject to child care facility licensing or foster care licensing statutes
When authority is delegated under Section 93-31-3 by a parent or guardian, the attorney-in-fact is not subject to the requirements of any other child care facility licensing statutes or foster care licensing statutes, and delivery of custody to the attorney-in-fact will not constitute an out-of-home child placement under Title 43, Mississippi Code of 1972.
§ 93-29-7. Actions for abduction prevention measures
A court on its own motion may order abduction prevention measures in a child-custody proceeding if the court finds that the evidence establishes a credible risk of abduction of the child. A party to a child-custody determination or another individual or entity having a right under the law of this state or any other state […]
§ 93-29-9. Jurisdiction
A petition under this chapter may be filed only in a court that has jurisdiction to make a child-custody determination with respect to the child at issue under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. A court of this state has temporary emergency jurisdiction under Section 93-27-204 if the court finds a credible risk […]
§ 93-29-11. Contents of petition
A petition under this chapter must be verified and include a copy of any existing child-custody determination, if available. The petition must specify the risk factors for abduction including the relevant factors described in Section 93-29-13. Subject to Section 93-27-209(5), if reasonably ascertainable, the petition must contain: The name, date of birth and gender of […]
§ 93-29-13. Factors to determine risk of abduction
In determining whether there is a credible risk of abduction of a child, the court shall consider any evidence that the petitioner or respondent: Has previously abducted or attempted to abduct the child; Has threatened to abduct the child; Has recently engaged in activities that may indicate a planned abduction, including: Has engaged in domestic […]
§ 93-29-15. Provisions and measures to prevent abduction
If a petition is filed under this chapter, the court may enter an order that must include: The basis for the court’s exercise of jurisdiction; The manner in which notice and opportunity to be heard were given to the persons entitled to notice of the proceeding; A detailed description of each party’s custody and visitation […]
§ 93-29-17. Warrant to take physical custody of child
If a petition under this chapter contains allegations, and the court finds that there is a credible risk that the child is imminently likely to be wrongfully removed, the court may issue an ex parte warrant to take physical custody of the child. The respondent on a petition under subsection (a) must be afforded an […]
§ 93-29-19. Duration of abduction prevention order
An abduction prevention order remains in effect until the earliest of: The time stated in the order; The emancipation of the child; The child’s attaining eighteen (18) years of age; or The time the order is modified, revoked, vacated or superseded by a court with jurisdiction under Sections 93-27-201 through 93-27-203.