Mississippi § 33-13-251 - Charges and specifications.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 33-13-251 — Charges and specifications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-13-251. Charges and specifications.
Charges and specifications shall be signed by a person subject to this code under oath before a commissioned officer of the state military forces authorized to administer oaths and shall state: That the signed has personal knowledge of, or has investigated the matters set forth therein; and That they are true in fact to the best of his knowledge and belief. Upon the preferring of charges, the proper authority shall take immediate steps to determine what disposition should be made thereof in the interest of justice and discipline, and the person accused shall be informed of the charges against him as soon as practicable.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 33-13-251
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 33-13-251 cover?
Section 33-13-251 ("Charges and specifications.") 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.
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