SEC. 99-43-9 Prosecutor notice requirements upon written request of victim.

(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 The request for notice shall be considered withdrawn and void in the event the victim fails to update this information as necessary.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 act shall be on forms as specified by the Attorney General.

Source: Laws, 1998, Ch. 577, § 5, SB 2352, eff January 1, 1999 provided the enactment of Section 26A of the Mississippi Constitution, as proposed by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 513, 1998 Regular Session, has been ratified by the people.

NOTE: Laws, 1998, ch. 577, § 26, provides:

SECTION 26. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after January 1, 1999, provided that the amendment to the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 proposed by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 513, 1998 Regular Session, has been ratified by the people.