Mississippi § 5-8-15 - Investigations of violations of chapter.

Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 5-8-15 — Investigations of violations of chapter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-8-15. Investigations of violations of chapter.

The district attorney of the circuit court of the district wherein an alleged violation occurred shall investigate violations of this chapter. In addition to a district attorney’s authority as set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the Attorney General shall investigate alleged violations of this chapter and use all existing powers granted that office in conducting such investigations.

Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 5-8-15

What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 5-8-15 cover?

Section 5-8-15 ("Investigations of violations of chapter.") 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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