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.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions; Time Limitations; Costs
§ 99-1-1. Applicability of statutes relating to procedure and appeals generally
§ 99-1-3. Common-law offenses recognized
§ 99-1-5. Time limitation on prosecutions
§ 99-1-7. Time limitation on prosecutions; commencement of prosecution
§ 99-1-9. Time limitation on prosecutions; additional year allowed in certain cases
§ 99-1-11. Costs of search warrant and certain criminal prosecutions