The words "force and arms" or the words "contrary to the form of the statute," or any other merely formal or technical words, shall not be necessary in an indictment if, without them, the offense be certainly and substantially described.
Structure Mississippi Code
§ 99-7-1. Indictment may charge offenses according to common law or statute
§ 99-7-3. Formal or technical words not necessary
§ 99-7-5. Allegations of time; want of perfect venue
§ 99-7-7. How instruments pleaded
§ 99-7-11. Concurrence of twelve grand jurors required for finding
§ 99-7-13. Secret record book; accused may be tried on copy made from record book
§ 99-7-15. Authority to inspect indictment limited to certain officers until arrest made
§ 99-7-17. Dilatory pleas; must be verified by oath
§ 99-7-19. Dilatory pleas; amendment of indictment or information
§ 99-7-21. Demurrers; when filed; amendment of indictment
§ 99-7-25. Amendment where name of unknown defendant is discovered