Mississippi § 71-5-137 - Oaths and witnesses [Repealed effective July 1, 2023].
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 71-5-137 — Oaths and witnesses [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-5-137. Oaths and witnesses [Repealed effective July 1, 2023].
In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the department, any referee, the members of the Board of Review, and any duly authorized representative of any of them shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations, to take depositions, certify to official acts, and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records deemed necessary as evidence in connection with a disputed claim or the administration of this chapter.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 71-5-137 cover?
Section 71-5-137 ("Oaths and witnesses [Repealed effective July 1, 2023].") 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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