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§ 99-43-101. Rights of children testifying in criminal proceedings

The following terms have the meanings ascribed: “Child” means any individual under the age of eighteen (18) years of age who must testify in any legal or criminal proceeding. “Proceeding,” “criminal proceeding” or “legal proceeding” means: Any criminal hearing, criminal trial or other criminal proceeding in the circuit or county court in which a child […]

§ 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.

§ 99-43-27. Negotiated plea agreements; notice and presence

The victim has the right to be present at any proceeding at which a negotiated plea for the person accused of committing the criminal offense against the victim will be presented to the court. The court shall not accept a plea agreement unless: The prosecuting attorney advises the court that, before requesting the negotiated plea, […]