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2020 Mississippi Code
Title 99 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 1 - General Provisions; Time Limitations; Costs
§ 99-1-7. Time limitation on prosecutions; commencement of prosecution
Universal Citation: MS Code § 99-1-7 (2020)
A prosecution may be commenced, within the meaning of Section 99-1-5 by the issuance of a warrant, or by binding over or recognizing the offender to compel his appearance to answer the offense, as well as by indictment or affidavit.
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