§ 99-38-3. Definitions

MS Code § 99-38-3 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) “Accused” shall mean any person who has been indicted for a criminal offense or against whom a criminal prosecution has been commenced;

(b) “Treasurer” shall mean the State Treasurer of the State of Mississippi; and

(c) “Victim” shall mean any person who suffers damages as a result of another person’s criminal activities. The term “victim” shall not include any coparticipant in the criminal activities of an accused or convicted person, or any person knowingly participating in a criminal act at the time he became a victim.