SEC. 99-43-29 Notice regarding disposition and sentencing.

The prosecuting attorney shall provide to the victim the date of a conviction, acquittal, or dismissal of the charges filed against the defendant and prior to sentencing, when applicable, notice of the following:

(a) The criminal offense for which the defendant was convicted, acquitted, or the effect of a dismissal of the charges filed against the defendant.

(b) If the defendant is convicted, on request, the victim shall be notified, if applicable, of the following:

(i) The existence and function of the pre-sentence report.

(ii) The name, address, and telephone number of the office which is preparing the pre-sentence report.

(iii) The right to make a victim impact statement.

(iv) The right of the defendant to view the pre-sentence report.

(v) The right to be present and be heard at any sentencing proceeding.

(vi) The time, place and date of the sentencing proceeding.

(vii) If the court orders restitution, the right to pursue collection of the restitution as provided by Section 99-37-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972.

Source: Laws, 1998, Ch. 577, § 15, 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.