§ 99-41-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Mississippi Crime Victims’ Compensation Act.”
§ 99-41-11. Additional powers and duties of director; conduct of hearing; record
The director shall award compensation for economic loss arising from criminally injurious conduct if satisfied by a preponderance of the evidence that the requirements for compensation have been met. The director shall make such investigations, administer such oaths or affirmations and receive such evidence as he deems relevant and necessary to make a determination on […]
§ 99-41-13. Appeals
Any claimant aggrieved by a final decision of the Attorney General shall be entitled to judicial review thereof in the manner provided in this section. An appeal may be taken by such claimant to the circuit court of the claimant’s residence or the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County by filing […]
§ 99-41-15. Filing of claim as waiver of physician-patient confidentiality; ordering mental or physical examination or autopsy
Any person filing a claim under the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to have waived any physician-patient privilege as to the communications or records relevant to an issue of the physical, mental or emotional conditions of the claimant. However, any record or report obtained by the director, the confidentiality of which is otherwise […]
§ 99-41-17. Compensation awards; conditions; exceptions; reduction
Compensation shall not be awarded under this chapter: Unless the criminally injurious conduct occurred after July 1, 1991; Unless the claim has been filed with the director within thirty-six (36) months after the crime occurred, or in cases of child sexual abuse, within thirty-six (36) months after the crime was reported to law enforcement or […]
§ 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 […]
§ 99-41-3. Legislative intent
It is the intent of the Legislature to provide a method of compensating those persons who are innocent victims of criminal acts within the state and who suffer bodily injury or death and of assisting victims of crime through information referrals and advocacy outreach programs. To this end, it is the Legislature’s intention to provide […]
§ 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 […]
§ 99-41-5. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: “Allowable expense” means reasonable charges incurred for reasonably needed: Products, services and accommodations, including, but not limited to, medical care, rehabilitation, rehabilitative occupational training and other remedial treatment and care, but not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00); Mental health counseling and care […]
§ 99-41-7. Division of Victim Compensation; Director of Victim Compensation; duties; appointment
There is hereby created in the Attorney General’s Office the Division of Victim Compensation, hereafter referred to as “division.” In the Division of Victim Compensation there is hereby created the position of Director of Victim Compensation, hereafter referred to as “director.” The duties of the director shall include receipt, investigation, verification and adjudication of a […]
§ 99-41-9. Powers and duties of division
In addition to any other powers and duties specified elsewhere in this chapter, the division is hereby authorized to: Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, regulate the procedures for the director to expedite his functions and adopt rules and regulations for the position of director; Define any term not defined in this chapter in […]