Mississippi § 93-27-316 - Role of law enforcement.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 93-27-316 — Role of law enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 93-27-316. Role of law enforcement.
At the request of a prosecutor or other appropriate public official acting under Section 93-27-315, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor or appropriate public official with responsibilities under Section 93-27-315.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 93-27-316
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 93-27-316 cover?
Section 93-27-316 ("Role of law enforcement.") 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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