Miss. Code § 23-15-977.1

Current through 6/1/2024

Section 23-15-977.1 - Signing oath to abide by election laws

Simultaneously with filing the required documents to seek election for a judicial office, the candidate shall sign the following pledge under oath and under penalty of perjury:

"State of Mississippi

County of ____________________

I, (name of candidate), do solemnly swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I will faithfully abide by all laws, canons and regulations applicable to elections for judicial office, understanding that a campaign for a judicial office should reflect the dignity, responsibility and professional character that a person chosen for a judicial office should possess.

(signature of candidate)

(name of candidate)

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the day ____________________ of ____________________, ____________________.

____________________

Notary Public or other official

authorized to administer oaths"

Miss. Code § 23-15-977.1

Laws, 1999, ch. 301, § 3, eff. 1/15/1999 (the date the United States Attorney General interposed no objection under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965,).