MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 45-33-7. Department of Corrections to provide written notice to inmates convicted of sex offense; signed acknowledgement.

The Department of Corrections shall provide written notification to an inmate convicted of a sex offense of the registration requirements of Section 45-33-1 at the time of the inmate's confinement and at the time of the inmate's release from confinement and shall receive a signed acknowledgement of receipt on each occasion. At least ten (10) days prior to the inmate's release from confinement, the Department of Corrections shall notify the victim of the offense or a designee of the immediate family of the victim regarding the date when the offender's release shall occur, provided a current address of the victim or designated family member has been furnished in writing to the Director of Records for such purpose.

SOURCES: Laws, 1994, ch. 514, Sec. 4; 1995, ch. 595, Sec. 4; 1996, ch. 325, Sec. 1, eff from and after passage (approved March 17, 1996)


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