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2013 Mississippi Code
Title 19 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS
Chapter 25 - SHERIFFS
§ 19-25-39 - Sheriff may employ power of the county in executing process


MS Code § 19-25-39 (2013) What's This?

If the sheriff finds that resistance will be made against the execution of any process, he shall forthwith go in his proper person, taking the power of the county if necessary, and execute the same. He shall certify to the court the names of the persons making resistance, their aiders, assistants, favorers, and procurers.

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