The Mississippi Criminal and Traffic Law Manual, designed for this State’s law enforcement and criminal justice professionals, features a full presentation of the Mississippi’s Crimes Code (Title 97), Rules of Criminal Procedure (Title 99), Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulation (Title 63), Public Health and Welfare (Titles 41 & 43), Public Safety and Good Order (Title 45), Alcoholic Beverages (Title 67), Ports and Harbors (Title 59), Aviation (Title 61), Courts, Evidence and Process, and selected provisions of related statutes that law enforcement and criminal justice professionals use most often.
Mississippi Criminal & Traffic Laws 2023-2024 Edition
Features a comprehensive presentation of the Mississippi Crimes Code, Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulation, Public Health and Welfare, Public Safety and Good Order, the Rules of Criminal Procedure and Evidence, as well as an exclusive presentation of The Search & Seizure Survival Guide. The Guide provides legal standards, case examples, and elements outlined in a checklist format for various search scenarios.
(Table of Contents from 2022-2023 Edition. For informational purposes only.)
Sections Affected by Recent Legislation
Select Legislative Summaries
Constitution of the United States
TITLE 97. CRIMES.
Chapter 1. Conspiracy, Accessories and Attempts, §§ 97-1-1 to 97-1-9
Chapter 3. Crimes Against the Person, §§ 97-3-1 to 97-3-117
Chapter 5. Offenses Affecting Children, §§ 97-5-1 to 97-5-51
Chapter 7. Crimes Against Sovereignty or Administration of Government, §§ 97-7-1 to 97-7-73
Chapter 9. Offenses Affecting Administration of Justice, §§ 97-9-1 to 97-9-129
Chapter 11. Offenses Involving Public Officials, §§ 97-11-1 to 97-11-53
Chapter 13. Election Crimes, §§ 97-13-1 to 97-13-45
Chapter 15. Offenses Affecting Highways, Ferries and Waterways, §§ 97-15-1 to 97-15-51
Chapter 17. Crimes Against Property, §§ 97-17-1 to 97-17-127
Chapter 19. False Pretenses and Cheats, §§ 97-19-1 to 97-19-85
Chapter 21. Forgery and Counterfeiting, §§ 97-21-1 to 97-21-103
Chapter 23. Offenses Affecting Trade, Business and Professions, §§ 97-23-1 to 97-23-109
Chapter 25. Offenses Affecting Railroads, Public Utilities and Carriers, §§ 97-25-1 to 97-25-57
Chapter 27. Crimes Affecting Public Health, §§ 97-27-1 to 97-27-35
Chapter 29. Crimes Against Public Morals and Decency, §§ 97-29-1 to 97-29-109
Chapter 31. Intoxicating Beverage Offenses, §§ 97-31-1 to 97-31-53
Chapter 32. Tobacco Offenses, §§ 97-32-1 to 97-32-51
Chapter 33. Gambling and Lotteries, §§ 97-33-1 to 97-33-203, 97-33-301 to 97-33-315
Chapter 35. Crimes Against Public Peace and Safety, §§ 97-35-1 to 97-35-51
Chapter 37. Weapons and Explosives, §§ 97-37-1 to 97-37-37, 97-37-101, 97-37-103, 97-37-105
Chapter 39. Dueling, §§ 97-39-1 to 97-39-11
Chapter 41. Cruelty to Animals, §§ 97-41-1 to 97-41-23
Chapter 43. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO), §§ 97-43-1 to 97-43-11
Chapter 44. Mississippi Street Gang Act, §§ 97-44-1 to 97-44-19
Chapter 45. Computer Crimes and Identity Theft, §§ 97-45-1 to 97-45-33
TITLE 99. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Chapter 1. General Provisions; Time Limitations; Costs, §§ 99-1-1 to 99-1-29
Chapter 3. Arrests, §§ 99-3-1 to 99-3-43
Chapter 5. Bail, §§ 99-5-1 to 99-5-39
Chapter 7. Indictment, §§ 99-7-1 to 99-7-41
Chapter 9. Process, §§ 99-9-1 to 99-9-37
Chapter 11. Jurisdiction and Venue, §§ 99-11-1 to 99-11-39
Chapter 13. Insanity Proceedings, §§ 99-13-1 to 99-13-11
Chapter 15. Pretrial Proceedings, §§ 99-15-1 to 99-15-127
Chapter 17. Trial, §§ 99-17-1 to 99-17-49
Chapter 18. Office of State Public Defender, §§ 99-18-1 to 99-18-19
Chapter 19. Judgment, Sentence, and Execution, §§ 99-19-1 to 99-19-401
Chapter 20. Community Service Restitution, §§ 99-20-1 to 99-20-19
Chapter 21. Fugitives From Other States, §§ 99-21-1 to 99-21-11
Chapter 23. Peace Bonds, §§ 99-23-1 to 99-23-31
Chapter 25. Forms, §§ 99-25-1 to 99-25-17
Chapter 27. Proceedings for Intoxicating Beverage Offenses, §§ 99-27-1 to 99-27-45
Chapter 29. Vagrancy Proceedings, §§ 99-29-1 to 99-29-13
Chapter 31. Obscene Publications Proceedings [Repealed]
Chapter 33. Prosecutions Before Justice Court Judges, §§ 99-33-1 to 99-33-17
Chapter 35. Appeals, §§ 99-35-1 to 99-35-145
Chapter 36. Victim Assistance Coordinator, §§ 99-36-1 to 99-36-7
Chapter 37. Restitution to Victims of Crimes, §§ 99-37-1 to 99-37-25
Chapter 38. Crime Victim’s Escrow Account Act, §§ 99-38-1 to 99-38-11
Chapter 39. Post-Conviction Proceedings, §§ 99-39-1 to 99-39-119
Chapter 40. Indigent Appeals Division, § 99-40-1
Chapter 41. Mississippi Crime Victims’ Compensation Act, §§ 99-41-1 to 99-41-31
Chapter 43. Mississippi Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights, §§ 99-43-1 to 99-43-101
Chapter 45. Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification System
Chapter 47. Victim of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking
Chapter 49. Preservation and Accessibility of Biological Evidence
TITLE 63. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
Chapter 1. Driver’s License, §§ 63-1-1 to 63-1-226
Chapter 2. Mandatory Use of Safety Seat Belts, §§ 63-2-1 to 63-2-7
Chapter 3. Traffic Regulations and Rules of the Road, §§ 63-3-1 to 63-3-1313
Chapter 5. Size, Weight and Load, §§ 63-5-1 to 63-5-55
Chapter 7. Equipment and Identification, §§ 63-7-1 to 63-7-313
Chapter 9. Traffic Violations Procedure, §§ 63-9-1 to 63-9-37
Chapter 10. Nonresident Traffic Violator Compact, §§ 63-10-1 to 63-10-5
Chapter 11. Implied Consent Law, §§ 63-11-1 to 63-11-53
Chapter 13. Inspection of Motor Vehicles, §§ 63-13-1 to 63-13-29
Chapter 15. Motor Vehicle Safety — Responsibility, §§ 63-15-1 to 63-15-75
Chapter 16. Public Safety Verification and Enforcement Act §§ 63-16-1 to 63-16-15
Chapter 17. Manufacture, Sales and Distribution, §§ 63-17-1 to 63-17-171, 63-17-201 to 63-17-221
Chapter 19. Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Law, §§ 63-19-1 to 63-19-57
Chapter 21. Motor Vehicle Titles, §§ 63-21-1 to 63-21-111
Chapter 23. Abandoned Motor Vehicles, §§ 63-23-1 to 63-23-11
Chapter 25. Motor Vehicle Chop Shop, Stolen and Altered Property Act, §§ 63-25-1 to 63-25-13
Chapter 27. Disclosure of Use of Nonoriginal Replacement Parts, §§ 63-27-1 to 63-27-7
Chapter 29. Mississippi Vehicle Protection Product Act, §§ 63-29-1 to 63-29-29
Chapter 31. Operating Off-Road Vehicles, §§ 63-31-1, 63-31-3
Chapter 33. Miscellaneous Provisions, § 63-33-1
SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THESE RELATED STATUTES:
Title 65. Highways, Bridges and Ferries.
Title 67. Alcoholic Beverages.
Title 69. Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animals.
Title 71. Labor and Industry.
Title 73. Professions and Vocations.
Title 75. Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments.
Title 77. Public Utilities and Carriers.
Title 79. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships.
Title 83. Insurance.
Title 93. Domestic Relations.
Title 95. Torts.
Title 7. Executive Department.
Title 9. Courts.
Title 13. Evidence, Process and Juries.
Title 21. Municipalities.
Title 23. Elections.
Title 25. Public Officers and Employees; Public Records.
Title 27. Taxation and Finance.
Title 29. Public Lands, Buildings and Property.
Title 37. Education.
Title 41. Public Health.
Title 43. Public Welfare.
Title 45. Public Safety and Good Order.
Title 47. Prisons and Prisoners; Probation and Parole.
Title 49. Conservation and Ecology.
Title 51. Waters, Water Resources, Water Districts, Drainage, and Flood Control.
Title 55. Parks and Recreation.
Title 59. Ports, Harbors, Landings and Watercraft.
Title 61. Aviation.
The Supreme Court on Selected Criminal and Traffic Issues
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