§ 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.
§ 99-41-19. Proof of conviction as evidence; suspension of proceedings pending prosecution
Proof of conviction of a person whose acts give rise to a claim shall be conclusive evidence that the crime was committed unless an application for rehearing, an appeal of the conviction or certiorari is pending or unless a rehearing and new trial has been ordered. The director may suspend the proceedings before it pending […]
§ 99-41-21. Repayment of compensation; subrogation of state
If compensation is awarded the state shall be subrogated to all the rights of a claimant or victim to receive or recover from a collateral source to the extent that compensation was awarded. In the event that the claimant or victim recovers compensation, other than under the provisions of this chapter, for injuries or death […]
§ 99-41-23. Calculation of award; payment in installments; assignment of award
Compensation for work loss may not exceed Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) per week, not to exceed fifty-two (52) weeks; the total amount of the award may not exceed the aggregate limitation of this section. Compensation for economic loss of a dependent may not exceed Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) per week not to exceed fifty-two (52) […]
§ 99-41-25. Advance award
If the director determines that the claim is one with respect to which an award probably will be made and the claimant will suffer financial hardship unless an advance award is made, an amount may be paid to the claimant not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and shall be deducted from the final award […]
§ 99-41-27. False claims; penalty
Claims shall be made under oath. The filing of a false claim for compensation pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one (1) year, or by […]
§ 99-41-29. Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund; funding of expenses of Crime Victims Compensation Fund program; deposit of user charges and fees authorized under this section into State General Fund
From and after July 1, 1990, there is hereby created in the State Treasury a special interest-bearing fund to be known as the Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund. The monies contained in the fund shall be used for the sole purpose of payment of awards of compensation to victims and claimants pursuant to this chapter, the […]
§ 99-41-31. Disclosure of records as to claims; confidentiality of records
It is unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the division and the processing of a claim, for any person to solicit, disclose, receive or make use of or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in or acquiesce in the use of any list, or names of, or information concerning persons applying for or […]
§ 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 […]