Mississippi § 99-21-1 - Warrant for arrest of fugitives.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 99-21-1 — Warrant for arrest of fugitives., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 99-21-1. Warrant for arrest of fugitives.
Any conservator of the peace, upon complaint on oath made before him, or on other satisfactory evidence, that any person within this state has committed treason, felony, or other crime in some other state or territory, and has fled from justice may issue a warrant for the arrest of such person as if the offense had been committed in this state.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 99-21-1 cover?
Section 99-21-1 ("Warrant for arrest of fugitives.") 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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