Mississippi § 99-35-129 - Execution of sentence; counsel may prosecute appeal.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 99-35-129 — Execution of sentence; counsel may prosecute appeal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 99-35-129. Execution of sentence; counsel may prosecute appeal.
The sentence of the supreme court in all criminal cases brought before it shall be executed in like manner as if passed by the court in which the prosecution originated. It shall not be necessary to bring any person charged with a criminal offense before the supreme court; but his appeal may be prosecuted by counsel.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 99-35-129
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 99-35-129 cover?
Section 99-35-129 ("Execution of sentence; counsel may prosecute appeal.") 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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