Mississippi's Unlawful Cohabitation Statute Explained
In short
Mississippi Code § 97-29-1 still punishes a man and woman who "unlawfully cohabit, whether in adultery or fornication," with fines up to $500 each and up to six months in county jail. Habitual intercourse can be shown by circumstances. Like similar laws, it is widely considered unenforceable against consenting adults after Lawrence v. Texas.
What the full article will cover
- What does Mississippi Code 97-29-1 say?
- What counts as unlawful cohabitation?
- What penalties does the law set?
- Is the law enforced today?
- How does Mississippi compare with other Southern states?
Frequently asked questions
- Can you be fined for living together in Mississippi?
- Does the law apply to same-sex couples?
- Is adultery a crime in Mississippi?
Sources
- syfert.com — https://syfert.com/mississippi/sections/97-29-1.html
- law.justia.com — https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-97/chapter-29/
- wsvn.com — https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/a-new-bill-could-finally-make-it-legal-for-unmarried-people-to-have-sex-in-virginia/
- law.cornell.edu — https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/fornication
General information, not legal or religious advice.