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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Individuals participating in an investigation carried out pursuant to Sections 43-7-51 through 43-7-79 shall be immune from any civil liability that otherwise might result by reason of their participation in the investigation as long as such participation is done in good faith. Protected participants and practices shall include:
(a) Any person who participates in the registering of a complaint under Sections 43-7-51 through 43-7-79;
(b) Any ombudsman who investigates a complaint filed pursuant to Sections 43-7-51 through 43-7-79;
(c) Any person who provides access to an ombudsman in the course of an investigation;
(d) Any person who provides evidence during the course of an investigation;
(e) Any person who participates in an administrative or judicial proceeding resulting from a complaint filed pursuant to Sections 43-7-51 through 43-7-79; and
(f) Any communications by an ombudsman if reasonably related to the requirements of that individual's responsibilities under Sections 43-7-51 through 43-7-79.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 43. Public Welfare § 43-7-71 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-43-public-welfare/ms-code-sect-43-7-71/
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