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Miss. Code Ann. § 33-3-1 (2026)

Commander in Chief

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The Governor shall be Commander in Chief of the militia and each of the classes thereof, except when it is called into the service of the United States, and shall have power to call forth the militia to execute the laws, repel invasion, and to suppress riots and insurrections, and to perform such other functions as may be authorized by law.

Codes, 1942, § 8519-11; Laws, 1966, ch. 539, § 2, eff. 6/1/1966.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1991–1991 · leading case: Farmer v. Mabus, 757 F. Supp. 1462 (S.D. Miss. 1991).
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Farmer v. Mabus, 757 F. Supp. 1462 (S.D. Miss. 1991). · cites it 10× “Miss.Code Ann. § 33-3-1 (1972). Among other powers, the adjutant general is also authorized to issue, with the approval of the governor, such orders, rules, and regulations as may be necessary for the proper training and discipline of National Guard forces.”
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