§ 99-43-29. Notice regarding disposition and sentencing
The prosecuting attorney shall provide to the victim the date of a conviction, acquittal, or dismissal of the charges filed against the defendant and prior to sentencing, when applicable, notice of the following: The criminal offense for which the defendant was convicted, acquitted, or the effect of a dismissal of the charges filed against the […]
§ 99-43-31. Victim impact statements to probation officers; duty to consider victim impact
The victim may submit a written impact statement or make an oral impact statement to the probation officer for use in preparing a pre-sentence report. The probation officer shall consider the economic, physical, and psychological impact that the criminal offense has had on the victim and the immediate family of the victim.
§ 99-43-33. Victim impact statements during court proceedings
The victim has the right to present an impact statement or information that concerns the criminal offense or the sentence during any entry of a plea of guilty, sentencing or restitution proceeding.
§ 99-43-35. Post-arrest release or escape and post-sentencing information
The victim has the right to the following information: As soon as practicable after the date of sentencing, the office of the prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the sentence imposed on the defendant. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the appropriate agencies and departments to whom request for notice should be provided. […]
§ 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 […]