MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 13-5-34. Punishment for failure to appear or to complete jury service.

A person summoned for jury service who fails to appear or to complete jury service as directed shall be ordered by the court to appear forthwith and show cause for his failure to comply with the summons. If he fails to show good cause for noncompliance with the summons he is guilty of criminal contempt and upon conviction may be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned not more than three (3) days, or both.

SOURCES: Laws, 1974, ch. 378, Sec. 6(6), eff from and after Jan. 1, 1975.


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