§ 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.
§ 99-43-1. Short title and purpose
This chapter may be cited as the “Mississippi Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights.” The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the fair and compassionate treatment of victims of crime, to increase the effectiveness of the criminal justice system by affording rights and considerations to the victims of crime, and to preserve and protect victims’ […]
§ 99-43-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Accused” means a person who has been arrested for committing a criminal offense and who is held for an initial appearance or other proceeding before trial or who is a target of an investigation […]
§ 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 […]