Mississippi § 41-31-7 - Appeals.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 41-31-7 — Appeals., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-31-7. Appeals.
Any person who shall be ordered to be committed to an institution as provided in this chapter, and who shall feel aggrieved at such decision, may appeal therefrom to the supreme court of this state by giving notice thereof in the manner provided by law and by furnishing a good and sufficient bond in an amount to be fixed by the chancellor, and to be approved by the clerk of said court, which said bond shall be conditioned to pay all costs of the proceedings and the appeal, and that said person will appear to abide the decision of the court on such appeal. On such appeal, the record shall be made and prepared as in other cases, and all of the provisions of the general law shall apply thereto except that it shall be necessary that the proper notice be given and the requisite bond furnished within five (5) days from the date of the final determination of the chancellor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 41-31-7
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 41-31-7 cover?
Section 41-31-7 ("Appeals.") 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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