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§ 99-47-1. Definitions; Address Confidentiality Program established; application contents; certification as program participant; penalties for knowingly providing false or incorrect information on application; cancellation of certification; use of substitute address by public bodies; prohibition against disclosure of records in program participant’s file; exceptions; immunity from liability

Definitions. – As used in this section: “Confidential address” means any residential street address, school address, or work address of an individual, as specified on the individual’s application to be a program participant under this section. “Program participant” means a person certified as a program participant under this section. “Domestic violence” means any of the […]

§ 99-43-9. Prosecutor notice requirements upon written request of victim

Upon written request of the victim, the prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of all charges filed against the defendant and any criminal proceedings, other than initial appearances, as soon as practicable, including any changes that may occur. In order to be entitled to receive notice under this section, the victim shall provide to and […]

§ 99-43-41. Custodial agency notice requirements

Any custodial agency having physical custody of the prisoner, if provided a request for notice, shall mail to the victim the following information: Within fifteen (15) days prior to the end of the sentence of the prisoner, notice of release upon expiration of sentence or notice of medical release. Within fifteen (15) days after the […]

§ 99-43-43. Victim statement or recording for Department of Corrections records; notice regarding parole or pardon proceedings; notice regarding change in custodial status proceedings

Upon written request, the victim shall have the right to be notified that he or she may submit a written statement, or audio or video recording, which shall be entered into the prisoner’s Department of Corrections records. The statement or recording shall be considered during any review for community status of the prisoner or prior […]

§ 99-43-19. Freedom from delay; continuances

The victim shall have the right to a final disposition of the criminal proceeding free from unreasonable delay. To effectuate this right, the court, in determining whether to grant any continuance, should make every reasonable effort to consider whether granting such continuance shall be prejudicial to the victim.