§ 99-41-31. Disclosure of records as to claims; confidentiality of records
It is unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the division and the processing of a claim, for any person to solicit, disclose, receive or make use of or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in or acquiesce in the use of any list, or names of, or information concerning persons applying for or […]
§ 99-41-19. Proof of conviction as evidence; suspension of proceedings pending prosecution
Proof of conviction of a person whose acts give rise to a claim shall be conclusive evidence that the crime was committed unless an application for rehearing, an appeal of the conviction or certiorari is pending or unless a rehearing and new trial has been ordered. The director may suspend the proceedings before it pending […]
§ 99-41-21. Repayment of compensation; subrogation of state
If compensation is awarded the state shall be subrogated to all the rights of a claimant or victim to receive or recover from a collateral source to the extent that compensation was awarded. In the event that the claimant or victim recovers compensation, other than under the provisions of this chapter, for injuries or death […]
§ 99-41-23. Calculation of award; payment in installments; assignment of award
Compensation for work loss may not exceed Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) per week, not to exceed fifty-two (52) weeks; the total amount of the award may not exceed the aggregate limitation of this section. Compensation for economic loss of a dependent may not exceed Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) per week not to exceed fifty-two (52) […]
§ 99-41-25. Advance award
If the director determines that the claim is one with respect to which an award probably will be made and the claimant will suffer financial hardship unless an advance award is made, an amount may be paid to the claimant not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and shall be deducted from the final award […]
§ 99-41-27. False claims; penalty
Claims shall be made under oath. The filing of a false claim for compensation pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one (1) year, or by […]
§ 99-41-29. Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund; funding of expenses of Crime Victims Compensation Fund program; deposit of user charges and fees authorized under this section into State General Fund
From and after July 1, 1990, there is hereby created in the State Treasury a special interest-bearing fund to be known as the Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund. The monies contained in the fund shall be used for the sole purpose of payment of awards of compensation to victims and claimants pursuant to this chapter, the […]
§ 99-41-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Mississippi Crime Victims’ Compensation Act.”
§ 99-41-3. Legislative intent
It is the intent of the Legislature to provide a method of compensating those persons who are innocent victims of criminal acts within the state and who suffer bodily injury or death and of assisting victims of crime through information referrals and advocacy outreach programs. To this end, it is the Legislature’s intention to provide […]
§ 99-41-5. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: “Allowable expense” means reasonable charges incurred for reasonably needed: Products, services and accommodations, including, but not limited to, medical care, rehabilitation, rehabilitative occupational training and other remedial treatment and care, but not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00); Mental health counseling and care […]