Mississippi § 97-11-13 - Bribery; penalty when officer, agent or trustee accepts bribe.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-11-13 — Bribery; penalty when officer, agent or trustee accepts bribe., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97-11-13. Bribery; penalty when officer, agent or trustee accepts bribe.
If any officer, agent or trustee shall accept any gift, offer or promise, prohibited by Section 97-11-11, he shall, on conviction, be forever disqualified from holding any public office, trust or appointment, and shall forfeit his office, if any be held, and be imprisoned in the penitentiary not more than ten (10) years, or be fined not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or both.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 97-11-13
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-11-13 cover?
Section 97-11-13 ("Bribery; penalty when officer, agent or trustee accepts bribe.") 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 § 97-11-13?
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