When the jury shall be so impaneled, the jurors shall be sworn as follows: “I do solemnly swear or affirm that as a member of this jury I will discharge my duty honestly and faithfully, to the best of my ability, and that I will a true verdict render according to the evidence, without fear, favor, or affection, and that I will be governed by the instructions of the court. So help me God.”
Miss. Code Ann. § 11-27-17
Oath of jurors
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 945 So. 2d 422 - Allen v. State (2006)
Most recently applied in 945 So. 2d 422 - Allen v. State (September 2006)
Codes, 1942, § 2749-09; Laws, 1971, ch. 520, § 9, eff from and after January 1, 1972.
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