§ 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.
§ 93-31-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Supporting and Strengthening Families Act.