As Amended
SEC. 93-21-101. Definitions.
As used in sections 93-21-101 through 93-21-113, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Abuse" means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between family or household members who reside together or who formerly resided together:
(i) Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury or serious bodily injury with or without a deadly weapon;
(ii) Placing, by physical menace or threat, another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; or
(iii) Criminal sexual conduct committed against a minor within the meaning of section 97-5-23.
(b) "Domestic violence shelter" means a place established to provide temporary food and shelter, counseling, and related services to victims of domestic violence.
SOURCES: Laws, 1983, ch. 502, Sec. 1, eff from the after passage (approved April 12, 1983).