Mississippi § 13-5-2 - Public policy stated.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 13-5-2 — Public policy stated., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-5-2. Public policy stated.
It is the policy of this state that all persons selected for jury service be selected at random from a fair cross section of the population of the area served by the court, and that all qualified citizens have the opportunity in accordance with this chapter to be considered for jury service in this state and an obligation to serve as jurors when summoned for that purpose. A citizen shall not be excluded from jury service in this state on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 13-5-2
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 13-5-2 cover?
Section 13-5-2 ("Public policy stated.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 13-5-2?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 13-5-2" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 13-5-2 apply to my situation?
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