Mississippi § 41-41-157 - Remedies — Injunctions against dismemberment abortions.
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§ 41-41-157. Remedies — Injunctions against dismemberment abortions.
Civil and criminal penalties for violations of Sections 41-41-151 through 41-41-169 may be imposed under the following priority: Injunctive relief; Civil cause of action; and Criminal action. A cause of action for injunctive relief against a person who has performed or attempted to perform a dismemberment abortion in violation of Section 41-41-155 may be maintained as a priority action by: A woman upon whom such a dismemberment abortion was performed or attempted to be performed; A person who is the spouse, parent or guardian of, or a current or former licensed health care provider of, a woman upon whom such a dismemberment abortion was performed or attempted to be performed; or A prosecuting attorney with appropriate jurisdiction. The injunction shall prevent the defendant from performing or attempting to perform further dismemberment abortions in violation of Section 41-41-155 in this state.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 41-41-157 ("Remedies — Injunctions against dismemberment abortions.") 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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