§ 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.
§ 99-43-21. Right to be present at criminal proceedings
The victim has the right to be present throughout all criminal proceedings as defined in Section 99-43-3.
§ 99-43-23. Separate waiting area; minimizing contact with defendant, defendant’s relatives and defense witnesses
The court shall provide a waiting area for the victim separate from the defendant, relatives of the defendant, and defense witnesses, if an area is available and the use of the area is practical. If a separate waiting area is not available, or its use impractical, the court shall minimize contact of the victim with […]
§ 99-43-25. Victim residence and identification information; petition, hearing and confidentiality
Based upon the reasonable apprehension of the victim of acts or threats of physical violence or intimidation by the defendant, the family of the defendant, or by anyone at the direction of the defendant, against the victim or the immediate family of the victim, the prosecutor may petition the court to direct that 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, […]