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Mississippi Code Title 99. Criminal Procedure § 99-45-9

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The Department of Corrections shall administer the automated victim notification system. The cost of administering the system must be paid with appropriations made to the department and from federal grants and contracts.

(2) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System Fund. The purpose of the fund shall be to provide funding for the Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System. Monies from the funds derived from assessments under Section 99-19-73 shall be distributed by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal-year limitations, and shall consist of:

(a) Monies appropriated by the Legislature for the purposes of funding the Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System;

(b) The interest accruing to the fund;

(c) Monies received under the provisions of Section 99-19-73;

(d) Monies received from the federal government;

(e) Donations; and

(f) Monies received from such other sources as may be provided by law.

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