Section 3-1-05-500 - Overview1. If the Director denies a claim for any reason, the victim/claimant has the right to appeal. The appeal process consists of three steps: (1) reconsideration, (2) contested hearing and (3) circuit court appeal.2. All requests must be filed in a timely manner and written notice and other requested information must be sent within the time limits set. If information is not submitted within the time limits, the appeal may be denied on that basis alone. Each phase of the appeal process must be exhausted before the victim/claimant moves onto the next step.3 Miss. Code. R. 1-05-500