§ 99-43-45. Testimony and preparation for criminal proceeding free from threat or fear of losing employment
The victim shall respond to a subpoena to testify in a criminal proceeding or participate in the reasonable preparation of criminal proceeding without loss of employment, intimidation or threat or fear of the loss of employment.
§ 99-43-47. Prosecutor assertion of victims’ rights
The prosecuting attorney may assert any right to which the victim is entitled.
§ 99-43-49. Failure to provide victim’s right; effect; reasonable attempts to provide notice
The failure to provide a right, privilege or notice to a victim under this chapter shall not be grounds for the defendant to seek to have the conviction or sentence set aside, and any reasonable attempt to provide notice shall satisfy the requirements of this chapter.
§ 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 […]
§ 99-43-7. Law enforcement notice requirements; clerk of court notice requirements
Unless the victim is unavailable or incapacitated as a result of the crime, within seventy-two (72) hours after the law enforcement agency becomes responsible for investigating the crime, the law enforcement agency shall provide to the victim in a manner and form prescribed by the Attorney General the following information: The availability of emergency and […]
§ 99-43-37. Presence at court proceedings; oral or written statements by victim
It is the discretion of the victim to exercise the right to be present and heard, where authorized by law, at a court proceeding. The absence of the victim at the proceeding of the court does not preclude the court from going forward with the proceeding. The right of the victim to be heard may […]
§ 99-43-8. Victim’s right to receive copy of initial incident report
Upon request, the victim has the right to receive, from the appropriate law enforcement agency, free of charge, a copy of the initial incident report of the case subject to any confidentiality requirements provided by law.
§ 99-43-39. Return and release of victims’ property
Prior to the admission into evidence by the court, on request of the victim, after consultation and written approval by the prosecuting attorney, the law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the criminal offense shall return to the victim any property belonging to the victim that was taken during the course of the investigation, or shall […]
§ 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 […]