Mississippi § 99-43-39 - Return and release of victims’ property.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 99-43-39 — Return and release of victims’ property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 99-43-39. Return and release of victims’ property.
Prior to the admission into evidence by the court, on request of the victim, after consultation and written approval by the prosecuting attorney, the law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the criminal offense shall return to the victim any property belonging to the victim that was taken during the course of the investigation, or shall inform the victim of the reasons why the property will not be returned. The law enforcement agency shall make reasonable efforts to return the property to the victim as soon as possible. If the property of the victim has been admitted as evidence during a trial or hearing, the court may, upon request of the prosecuting attorney, order its release to the victim if a photograph can be substituted. If evidence is released pursuant to this subsection, the attorney for the defendant or investigator may inspect and independently photograph the evidence before it is released.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 99-43-39
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 99-43-39 cover?
Section 99-43-39 ("Return and release of victims’ property.") 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.
How do I cite Mississippi § 99-43-39?
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