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Miss. Code Ann. § 99-1-7: Time limitation on prosecutions; commencement of prosecution.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 99. Criminal Procedure
- Chapter 1. General Provisions; Time Limitations; Costs
A prosecution may be commenced, within the meaning of Section 99-1-5 by the issuance of a warrant, or by binding over or recognizing the offender to compel his appearance to answer the offense, as well as by indictment or affidavit.
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