§ 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 […]
§ 99-43-11. Prosecutor’s duty to confer with victim prior to disposition
The prosecuting attorney shall confer with the victim prior to the final disposition of a criminal offense, including the views of the victim about a nol pros, reduction of charge, sentence recommendation, and pre-trial diversion programs.
§ 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 […]
§ 99-43-13. Prosecutor’s duty to confer with victim prior to trial; confidentiality
The prosecuting attorney shall confer with the victim before the commencement of a trial. Any information received by the victim relating to the substance of the case shall be confidential, unless otherwise authorized by law or required by the courts to be disclosed.
§ 99-43-15. Trial transcripts; right to receive if pay costs
The victim has the right to receive a transcript of any criminal proceedings at his own cost.
§ 99-43-17. Victim not entitled to direct prosecution of case
The rights of the victim do not include the authority to direct the prosecution of the case.
§ 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.