Mississippi § 99-20-5 - Qualifications for participation in program.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 99-20-5 — Qualifications for participation in program., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 99-20-5. Qualifications for participation in program.
In order to qualify for participation in a community service restitution program, the defendant must: (a) be a first offender, (b) be convicted of a nonviolent offense that would constitute a felony and (c) not have drug, alcohol or emotional problems so serious that he or she appears unlikely to be able to meet the obligations of the community service sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 99-20-5
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 99-20-5 cover?
Section 99-20-5 ("Qualifications for participation in program.") 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 § 99-20-5?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 99-20-5" (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 § 99-20-5 apply to my situation?
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