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Miss. Code Ann. § 99-36-1 Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the fair and compassionate treatment of victims and witnesses of crime and to increase the effectiveness of the criminal justice system by affording certain basic rights and considerations to the victims and witnesses of crime who are esse…
Miss. Code Ann. § 99-36-3 Definitions
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(a) The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein, unless the context dictates otherwise:(a) “Victim” means any person against whom a felony has been committed or attempted;(b) “Close relative of a deceased victim” means a person who was the spouse of a deceased vic…
Miss. Code Ann. § 99-36-5 Rights of victim, guardian of victim, or close relative of deceased victim within criminal justice system
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(1) A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is entitled to the following rights within the criminal justice system:(a) The right to receive from law enforcement agencies adequate protection from harm and threats of harm arising from cooperation with…
Miss. Code Ann. § 99-36-7 Victim assistance coordinator; duties; salary; county victim assistance coordinator; duties; multi-county coordinator; participation by municipalities; federal grants
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(1) (a) In addition to the full-time legal assistants to the district attorney authorized by Section 25-31-5, the district attorney in each circuit court district in this state shall, subject to the approval of and upon the order of the senior circuit court judge of the district,…
