Municipal Codes — Winston County
At a Glance
| County | Winston County, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,714 |
| Municipalities | 2 |
| Mississippi Statutes | Mississippi Statutes |
Legal Framework
Winston County and its municipalities are governed by layered law, from most specific to broadest:
- Municipal ordinances — each town, city, or village within Winston County publishes its own code. See the town pages under Winston County for municipality-specific codes.
- County ordinances — published by the Winston County Board of County Commissioners. Contact the County Clerk for the current code.
- State statutes — Mississippi Statutes (Mississippi)
- Federal code — U.S. Code · Code of Federal Regulations
How to Find a Specific Code
To find the code that applies to a specific address or situation, start with the most specific layer and work outward:
- Check the municipal code for the town, city, or village where the address is located.
- If the address is in an unincorporated area, the county code (Winston County ordinances) applies directly.
- State statutes (Mississippi) govern matters not covered by local code.
- Federal code applies everywhere within the United States.
References
- Mississippi Statutes — https://advance.lexis.com/container?config=00JAAzZDgzNzU2ZC05MDA0LTRmMDItYjkzMS0xOGY3MjE3OWNlODIKAFBvZENhdGFsb2e4CaPI4cak6laXLCWyLBO9
- U.S. Code — uscode.house.gov
- Code of Federal Regulations — ecfr.gov