Mississippi § 9-3-21 - Criminal docket.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 9-3-21 — Criminal docket., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-3-21. Criminal docket.
The clerk shall keep a docket of criminal cases, on which he shall enter all criminal cases brought before the court in the order in which they may be sent up or certified; and he shall keep such other dockets as may be deemed proper by the court. Provided, however, that all cases brought before the court in which the defendant has been sentenced to suffer the death penalty shall be preference cases, and shall be set down for hearing and submission not later than sixty (60) days after the filing of the transcript of the record in the office of the clerk of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, by order upon its minutes, for good cause shown and to prevent injustice, may extend the time for hearing or submission in any case in which the defendant has been sentenced to suffer the death penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 9-3-21
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 9-3-21 cover?
Section 9-3-21 ("Criminal docket.") 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 § 9-3-21?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 9-3-21" (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 § 9-3-21 apply to my situation?
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