Mississippi § 19-25-1 - Commission; term of office; oath and bond.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 19-25-1 — Commission; term of office; oath and bond., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-25-1. Commission; term of office; oath and bond.
There shall be chosen one (1) sheriff for each county, who shall be commissioned by the Governor. The sheriff shall continue in office for the term of four (4) years and until his successor shall be qualified, unless sooner removed. Before he enters upon the duties of his office he shall take the oath prescribed by the Constitution, and give bond as prescribed by Section 19-25-5.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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