§ 97-43-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act.”
§ 97-43-3. Definitions
The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein unless the context requires otherwise: “Racketeering activity” means to commit, to attempt to commit, to conspire to commit, or to solicit, coerce or intimidate another person to commit any crime which is chargeable under the following provisions of the Mississippi Code of 1972: Section […]
§ 97-43-3.1. Organized theft or fraud enterprise
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, organize, supervise or manage, directly or indirectly, an organized theft or fraud enterprise. Organized theft or fraud enterprise applies to conduct proscribed in the following provisions: Section 97-23-93, which relates to shoplifting; Sections 97-45-3 and 97-45-5, which relate to computer fraud; Section 97-45-19, which relates to […]
§ 97-43-5. Prohibited activities
It is unlawful for any person who has with criminal intent received any proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of racketeering activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt to use or invest, whether directly or indirectly, any part of such proceeds or the proceeds derived from the investment or use thereof, […]
§ 97-43-7. Penalties
Any person convicted of engaging in activity in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) or imprisoned not more than twenty (20) years, or both. In lieu of a fine otherwise authorized by law, any person […]
§ 97-43-9. Powers and duties of circuit court; civil forfeiture of property; seizure; civil proceedings; injunctions; damages; attorneys fees; jury trial; intervention by attorney general; limitation of actions
Any circuit court may, after making due provision for the rights of innocent persons, enjoin violations of the provisions of this chapter by issuing appropriate orders and judgments, including, but not limited to: Ordering any defendant to divest himself of any interest in any enterprise, including real property. Imposing reasonable restrictions upon the future activities […]
§ 97-43-11. Seizure and forfeiture of property; procedures
When any property is seized pursuant to Section 97-43-9, proceedings under this section shall be instituted promptly. A petition for forfeiture shall be filed promptly in the name of the State of Mississippi with the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the seizure is made. A copy of such petition shall […]