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Home » US Law » 2020 Mississippi Code » Title 99 - Criminal Procedure » Chapter 43 - Mississippi Crime Victims' Bill of Rights

§ 99-43-5. Designated and lawful representatives

If a victim is physically or emotionally unable to exercise any right established by this chapter, but is able to designate in writing a lawful representative, the designated representative or person may exercise the same rights that the victim is entitled to exercise. The victim may revoke his or her designated representation at any time […]

§ 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 […]

§ 99-43-9. 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 […]