# Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-5: Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-5

> Mississippi · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-5

## Section

- **Citation:** Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-5
- **Heading:** Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-5
- **Jurisdiction:** Mississippi
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MS Code / Title 43 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-5

## Text

(1) The Department of Child Protection Services shall establish a record-keeping procedure to ensure that all referrals of neglect and/or abuse are accurately and adequately maintained for future or cross-reference.

(2) In addition to a toll-free abuse reporting telephone system, the department shall establish a uniform intake procedure for the receipt and referral to the appropriate personnel for investigation. The uniform intake procedure shall be made available to all appropriate agencies and the public in order to facilitate the necessary protective services.

## Nearby sections

- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-1 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-1](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-1.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-3 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-3](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-3.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-5 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-5](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-5.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-7 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-7](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-7.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-9 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-9](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-9.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-11 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-11](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-11.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-13 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-13](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-13.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-15 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-15](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-15.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-17 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-17](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-17.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-19 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-19](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-19.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-21 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-21](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-21.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-23 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-26-23](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S26-23.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-27-2 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-27-2](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S27-2.md)
- [Miss. Code Ann. § 43-27-8 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-27-8](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T43_C26_S27-8.md)

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