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Miss. Code Ann. § 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.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 99. Criminal Procedure
Chapter 43. Mississippi Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights

(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.

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