2014 Mississippi Code
Title 99 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 43 - MISSISSIPPI CRIME VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS
§ 99-43-9 - Prosecutor notice requirements upon written request of victim

MS Code § 99-43-9 (2014) What's This?

(1) 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.

(2) In order to be entitled to receive notice under this section, the victim shall provide to and maintain with the office of the prosecuting attorney a request for notice which shall include the telephone number and address of the victim. The request for notice shall be considered withdrawn and void in the event the victim fails to update this information as necessary. Except as otherwise provided, all notices provided to a victim pursuant to this chapter shall be on forms as specified by the Attorney General.

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