3 Miss. Code. R. 1-06-600

Current through December 10, 2024
Section 3-1-06-600 - Authority

The Division of Victim Compensation, Office of the Attorney General is authorized to pay for all medical forensic examinations done for the purpose of sexual assault evidence collection. Mississippi Code Annotated § 99-37-25 provides that the bill for the medical forensic examination and the preparation of the sexual assault evidence collection kit will be sent to the Division of Victim Compensation, Office of the Attorney General. No bill for the examination will be submitted to the victim, nor shall the medical facility hold the victim responsible for payment. No payments shall be made that exceed the amount of money in the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund. M.C.A. § 99-41-29.

3 Miss. Code. R. 1-06-600