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Part 1: General Provisions

Mississippi Rules of Criminal Procedure – 2026

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Part 1: General Provisions Part 2: Commencement of Criminal Proceedings Part 3: Arrest Warrant or Summons upon Commencement of Criminal Proceedings Part 4: Search Warrants Part 5: Arrest and Initial Appearance Part 6: Preliminary Hearing Part 7: Counsel Part 8: Release Part 9: Trial Setting Part 10: Presence of Defendant, Witnesses, and Spectators Part 11: Change of the Place of Trial Part 12: Mental Examinations Part 13: The Grand Jury Part 14: Indictment Part 15: Arraignment and Pleas Part 16: Pre-Trial Motions Part 17: Disclosure and Discovery Part 18: Trial by Jury; Waiver; Selection and Preparation of Petit Jury; Prohibited Disclosures Part 19: Trial Part 20: Duties of Court Reporters Part 21: Motions for Directed Verdict Part 22: Jury Instructions Part 23: Deliberations Part 24: Verdict Part 25: Post-Trial Motions Part 26: Judgment Part 27: Probation Part 28: Retention of Records and Evidence Part 29: Appeals from Justice or Municipal Court Part 30: Appeals from County Court Part 31: Post-Conviction Collateral Relief Part 32: Contempt Part 33: Subpoenas Part 34: Motions
Rule 1.1 Scope Rule 1.2 Purpose and Construction Rule 1.3 Computation and Enlargement of Time Rule 1.4 Definitions Rule 1.5 Information on Each Pleading and Motion Rule 1.6 Size of Paper Rule 1.7 Service and Filing of Pleadings and Certificate of Service Rule 1.8 Interactive Audiovisual Devices Rule 1.9 Local Court Rules Rule 1.10 Recordation of Proceedings where Official Court Reporter not