Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 29 - Prisons And Parole
Part 1 - Administration and Management
Subpart 1 - Administration
Chapter 7 - Division of Victim Services
Subchapter 1 - Division of Victim Services Policy
Rule 29-1-1-7.1.2 - DEFINITIONS

1. Crime Victim A person against whom a criminal offense has been committed and/or the lawful representative of a deceased or incapacitated person.

2. Victims Family Spouse, parent, child, stepchild, sibling, or legal representative of the victim, except when that person is in custody for an offense or is the defendant.

3. Crime Victim Representative The lawful representative (to include a Service Provider) of a deceased or incapacitated crime victim.

4. Designated Family Member A family member or a legal guardian of a minor victim, a homicide victim, or a person who is disabled such designation usually made in the sentencing jurisdiction.

5. Service Provider A person or persons employed or authorized by a public or a private entity that receives public or private funding primarily to provide counseling, treatment or other supportive assistance to crime victims.

6. Witness A person who has relevant information about a crime that was committed and who, consequently, could be or has been called as a witness for the prosecution.

7. Other Designated Persons Persons not included in witness definition above who wish to register because of a relationship or other circumstances involving the inmate such as estranged or ex-spouse, previously battered companion, concerned neighbor, arresting officer or prosecuting district attorney.