Mississippi § 99-43-29 - Notice regarding disposition and sentencing.
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§ 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: The criminal offense for which the defendant was convicted, acquitted, or the effect of a dismissal of the charges filed against the defendant. If the defendant is convicted, on request, the victim shall be notified, if applicable, of the following: The existence and function of the pre-sentence report. The name, address, and telephone number of the office which is preparing the pre-sentence report. The right to make a victim impact statement. The right of the defendant to view the pre-sentence report. The right to be present and be heard at any sentencing proceeding. The time, place and date of the sentencing proceeding. 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: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 99-43-29 cover?
Section 99-43-29 ("Notice regarding disposition and sentencing.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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