Mississippi § 47-5-1201 - Legislative intent and purpose.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-1201 — Legislative intent and purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-5-1201. Legislative intent and purpose.
The purpose of this legislation is to alleviate the immediate and the projected operating capacity needs of the state correctional system by providing for the immediate and long-term addition of correctional facilities. It is the intent of the Legislature that agencies expedite the procurement of facilities to alleviate the short-term emergency capacity needs of the correctional system.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 47-5-1201
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-1201 cover?
Section 47-5-1201 ("Legislative intent and purpose.") 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 § 47-5-1201?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 47-5-1201" (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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