§ 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 […]
§ 99-43-1. 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 […]