Mississippi § 7-5-21 - To keep a docket.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-5-21 — To keep a docket., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-5-21. To keep a docket.
The Attorney General shall keep a docket of all causes in which he is required to appear, whether through his office or through outside counsel, which is a public record and must show the full style of the case, the cause number of the action, the county, district and court in which the causes have been instituted and tried, and whether the case is civil or criminal. If civil, the docket must show the nature of the demand, the stage of the proceedings, the name and address of any outside counsel, a description of the fee arrangement with any outside counsel, a memorandum of the judgment when prosecuted to judgment, any process issued thereon, whether satisfied or not, and if not satisfied, the return of the sheriff. If criminal, the docket must show the nature of the crime, the mode of prosecution, the stage of the proceedings, a memorandum of the sentence when prosecuted to a sentence, the execution thereof, if executed, and, if not executed, the reasons of delay or prevention.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 7-5-21
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-5-21 cover?
Section 7-5-21 ("To keep a docket.") 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 § 7-5-21?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 7-5-21" (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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How does Mississippi § 7-5-21 apply to my situation?
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