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2017 Mississippi Code
Title 99 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 41 - Mississippi Crime Victims' Compensation Act
§ 99-41-7. Division of Victim Compensation; Director of Victim Compensation; duties; appointment
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MS Code § 99-41-7 (2017)
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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 claim for compensation under the provisions of this chapter. The duties shall also include facilitating assistance to victims of crime through information referrals, advocacy outreach programs and other victim-related services. The director shall be appointed by the Attorney General.
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