Mississippi § 83-39-27 - Prohibited activities.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-39-27 — Prohibited activities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-39-27. Prohibited activities.
It is unlawful for a licensee to engage in any of the following activities: Specify, suggest or advise the employment of any particular attorney to represent his principal. Pay a fee or rebate or give or promise to give anything of value to a jailer, policeman, peace officer, clerk, deputy clerk, any other employee of any court, district attorney or any of his employees or any person who has power to arrest or to hold any person in custody. Pay a fee or rebate or give anything of value to an attorney in bail bond matters, except in defense of any act on a bond, or as counsel to represent such bail agent, his agent or employees. Pay a fee or rebate or give or promise to give anything of value to the person on whose bond he is surety. Pay a fee or rebate or give or promise to give anything of value to any person, other than a soliciting bail agent, for the purpose of procuring a bail bond. Accept anything of value from a person on whose bond he is surety, or from others on behalf of such person, except the fee or premium on the bond, but the bail agent may accept collateral security or other indemnity. Coerce, suggest, aid and abet, offer promise of favor or threaten any person on whose bond he is surety or offers to become surety, to induce that person to commit any crime. Give legal advice or a legal opinion in any form. Refuse to return collateral security or other indemnity when the fee or premium on the bond has been fully paid or when the bail agent’s obligation on the bond has been terminated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 83-39-27
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-39-27 cover?
Section 83-39-27 ("Prohibited activities.") 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 § 83-39-27?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-39-27" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Mississippi official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Mississippi attorney.
How does Mississippi § 83-39-27 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Mississippi can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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