Mississippi § 19-23-1 - County prosecuting attorney.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 19-23-1 — County prosecuting attorney., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-23-1. County prosecuting attorney.
There shall be, in the counties where such an office now exists, a county prosecuting attorney, elected in the county at each general election for state and county officers. The several counties in the state shall have the right to come from under and within the provisions of this chapter in the manner hereinafter provided.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 19-23-1
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 19-23-1 cover?
Section 19-23-1 ("County prosecuting attorney.") 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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