Mississippi Constitution ARTICLE 4. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT 33
Mississippi Constitution – Article 4: Legislative Department – Section 33
Here is the official text of Section 33 of Article 4 (Legislative Department) of the Mississippi Constitution:
Section 33. Privilege from arrest; freedom of speech.
Senators and Representatives shall, in all cases except treason, felony, or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during the session of the Legislature, and for fifteen days before the commencement and after the termination thereof.
They shall not be held liable in any other place for any speech or debate in either house.
🔍 Summary of Section 33:
Legislative Immunity from Arrest:
Members of the Mississippi Legislature (Senators and Representatives) are protected from arrest during sessions, and 15 days before and after each session.
Exceptions: This immunity does not apply in cases of:
Treason
Felony
Breach of the peace
Freedom of Speech in the Legislature:
Legislators cannot be held legally liable elsewhere (e.g., courts) for anything they say during official debates or speeches in either legislative chamber.
This provision is designed to ensure legislative independence and integrity, allowing lawmakers to perform their duties without fear of intimidation or retaliation.
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