§ 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. […]
§ 99-43-7. 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 […]
§ 99-43-9. 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 […]
§ 99-43-41. Custodial agency notice requirements
Any custodial agency having physical custody of the prisoner, if provided a request for notice, shall mail to the victim the following information: Within fifteen (15) days prior to the end of the sentence of the prisoner, notice of release upon expiration of sentence or notice of medical release. Within fifteen (15) days after the […]
§ 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.