The court also has power, on default as aforesaid, to adjudge the father in contempt and to order him committed to jail in the same manner and with the same powers as in case of commitment for default in giving security. The commitment of the father shall not operate to stay execution upon the judgment of the bond.
Miss. Code Ann. § 93-9-33
Commitment for contempt
Codes, 1942, § 383-14; Laws, 1962, ch. 312, § 14, eff from and after July 1, 1962.
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