Mississippi Department of Corrections
Christopher B. Epps
Phil Bryant
Commissioner
Governor
CHAPTER 43
MISSISSIPPI CRIME VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS
99-43-1. Short title and purpose.
99-43-3. Definitions.
99-43-5. Designated and lawful representatives.
99-43-7. Law enforcement notice requirements.
99-43-9. Prosecutor notice requirements upon written request of victim.
99-43-11. Prosecutor's duty to confer with victim prior to disposition.
99-43-13. Prosecutor's duty to confer with victim prior to trial; confidentiality.
99-43-15. Trial transcripts; right to receive if pay costs.
99-43-17. Victim not entitled to direct prosecution of case.
99-43-19. Freedom from delay; continuances.
99-43-21. Right to be present at criminal proceedings.
99-43-23. Separate waiting area; minimizing contact with defendant, defendant's relatives and defense witnesses.
99-43-25. Victim residence and identification information; petition, hearing and confidentiality.
99-43-27. Negotiated plea agreements; notice and presence.
99-43-29. Notice regarding disposition and sentencing.
99-43-31. Victim impact statements to probation officers; duty to consider victim impact.
99-43-33. Victim impact statements during court proceedings.
99-43-35. Post-arrest release or escape and post-sentencing information.
99-43-37. Presence at court proceedings; oral or written statements by victim.
99-43-39. Return and release of victims' property.
99-43-41. Custodial agency notice requirements.
99-43-43. Victim statement or recording for Department of Corrections records; notice regarding parole or pardon proceedings.
99-43-45. Testimony and preparation for criminal proceeding free from threat or fear of losing employment.
99-43-47. Prosecutor assertion of victims' rights.
99-43-49. Failure to provide victim's right; effect; reasonable attempts to provide notice.