Mississippi HB960 mandates all documents and instruments of record to be in English.
Mississippi HB960 amends the Mississippi Code to require all documents and instruments of record to be in English, effective July 1, 2026. This includes documents related to legal proceedings, land conveyances, and other instruments lodged with the clerk of the chancery court. The bill specifies formatting requirements, such as the use of white paper, legible signatures, and certain margins. Exemptions apply to documents executed before July 1, 2009, and other specific types of documents.
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