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 "jurisdiction": "MS",
 "name": "Mississippi",
 "program": {
  "program_name": "Mississippi Crime Victim Compensation Program",
  "agency": "Office of the Mississippi Attorney General, Bureau of Victim Assistance, Crime Victim Compensation Division",
  "website": "https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/divisions/bureau-of-victim-assistance/",
  "apply_url": "https://portal.ago.ms.gov/public/?q=node/428",
  "application_pdf_url": "https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Victim-Compensation-Application-12.9.2025-1.pdf",
  "phone": "800-829-6766",
  "phone_source_id": "MS-S1",
  "statute_citation": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-1 to 99-41-31 (Mississippi Crime Victims' Compensation Act); forensic exam: Miss. Code Ann. 99-37-25; rules: 3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1",
  "application_form": {
   "source_id": "MS-S4",
   "fillable": false,
   "field_count": 0
  }
 },
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  {
   "id": "MS-S1",
   "title": "Mississippi Attorney General: Bureau of Victim Assistance (Victim Compensation and Sexual Assault Examinations)",
   "url": "https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/divisions/bureau-of-victim-assistance/",
   "kind": "agency_page",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:51:57Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S1.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S1.txt",
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  {
   "id": "MS-S2",
   "title": "Mississippi Attorney General: Victim Compensation Frequently Asked Questions",
   "url": "https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Victim-Compensation-FAQ.pdf",
   "kind": "agency_pdf",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:52:09Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S2.pdf",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S2.txt",
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  },
  {
   "id": "MS-S3",
   "title": "Mississippi Crime Victim Compensation brochure (2025)",
   "url": "https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Victim-Compensation-Brochure-2025-1.pdf",
   "kind": "agency_pdf",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:52:09Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S3.pdf",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S3.txt",
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  {
   "id": "MS-S4",
   "title": "Crime Victim Compensation Application (rev. 12.9.2025)",
   "url": "https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Victim-Compensation-Application-12.9.2025-1.pdf",
   "kind": "application_form",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:52:10Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S4.pdf",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S4.txt",
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  },
  {
   "id": "MS-S5",
   "title": "Sexual Assault Examination Payment Policy, Victim Compensation Division (2024)",
   "url": "https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SAFE-Payment-Policy-2024-1.pdf",
   "kind": "agency_pdf",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:52:10Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S5.pdf",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S5.txt",
   "sha256": "4500ecb35aa381731925cce95bcae30c81a397813e2b28eb4b4a8e0a452c1b9b"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-S6",
   "title": "Miss. Admin. Code Title 3, Part 1: Division of Victim Compensation rules",
   "url": "https://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000267c.pdf",
   "kind": "regulation",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:52:10Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S6.pdf",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S6.txt",
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  },
  {
   "id": "MS-S7",
   "title": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-17 (2025): Compensation awards; conditions; exceptions; reduction",
   "url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-17/",
   "kind": "statute",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:52:39Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S7.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S7.txt",
   "sha256": "af5cb772c77aea8fca2f9643d8b1f07983872b67d394b568b527bb1f9acc7de3"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-S8",
   "title": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-23 (2025): Calculation of award",
   "url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-23/",
   "kind": "statute",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:53:23Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S8.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S8.txt",
   "sha256": "6959e0793ca7464139f3586d7a3e0036945fdc2969e5f9e662d0f266b5a9596a"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-S9",
   "title": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-5 (2025): Definitions",
   "url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-5/",
   "kind": "statute",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:52:54Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S9.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S9.txt",
   "sha256": "9d402ba214b233463f0257e75b7934277b063ba6f0f634fff50bba9037a3a041"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-S10",
   "title": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-37-25 (2025): Payment of costs of medical forensic examination and sexual assault evidence collection kit",
   "url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-37/section-99-37-25/",
   "kind": "statute",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:52:57Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S10.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S10.txt",
   "sha256": "0a7681ec99a0487432080616fa1dfa5f15a7e977b986a37a89f22b41b47fd02b"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-S11",
   "title": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-31 (2025): Disclosure of records as to claims; confidentiality of records",
   "url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-31/",
   "kind": "statute",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T20:00:06Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S11.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/MS/MS-S11.txt",
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  }
 ],
 "rules": [
  {
   "id": "MS-EXAM-1",
   "category": "exam_no_bill",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "insurance_billing": "unspecified"
   },
   "summary": "The bill for a sexual assault forensic exam goes to the state, and the survivor may not be billed or held responsible for it.",
   "quote": "No bill for the examination will be submitted to the victim, nor shall the medical facility hold the victim responsible for payment.",
   "source_id": "MS-S10",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-37-25(1)(a)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-37/section-99-37-25/#:~:text=No%20bill%20for%20the%20examination,the%20victim%20responsible%20for%20payment."
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-EXAM-2",
   "category": "exam_no_bill",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "insurance_billing": "prohibited"
   },
   "summary": "The state's exam payment rules say the survivor's private insurance should not be billed for the forensic exam.",
   "quote": "The victim’s private insurance should not be billed for the cost of the sexual assault medical forensic examination.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 602(3)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-EXAM-3",
   "category": "exam_payment",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "payer": "Division of Victim Compensation, Office of the Attorney General, paid directly to the health care provider"
   },
   "summary": "The Attorney General's Division of Victim Compensation pays for the forensic exam directly to the provider.",
   "quote": "The Division of Victim Compensation shall pay for the medical examination conducted for the procurement of evidence to aid in the investigation and prosecution of the alleged offense.",
   "source_id": "MS-S10",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-37-25(1)(a)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-37/section-99-37-25/#:~:text=The%20Division%20of%20Victim%20Compensation,prosecution%20of%20the%20alleged%20offense."
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-EXAM-4",
   "category": "exam_payment",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "payer": "Office of the Attorney General, Victim Compensation Division; payment is payment in full"
   },
   "summary": "What the Attorney General pays the provider for the exam counts as payment in full.",
   "quote": "Payment made to the provider by the Office of the Attorney General, Victim Compensation Division for the sexual assault medical forensic examination shall be considered by the provider as payment in full.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 604(5)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-EXAM-5",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "expense": "forensic_exam",
    "amount_cents": 100000,
    "per": "claim"
   },
   "summary": "The Attorney General pays the provider up to $1,000 per case for the forensic exam. This limits the provider's payment, not what the survivor owes; the survivor is not billed for the exam.",
   "quote": "The Office of the Attorney General will pay up to $1,000.00 per case.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 604(1)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-1",
   "category": "total_cap",
   "params": {
    "amount_cents": 2000000
   },
   "summary": "All compensation for one victim and everyone claiming because of that victim is capped at $20,000 in total.",
   "quote": "Compensation payable to a victim and to all other claimants sustaining economic loss because of injury to or death of that victim may not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) in the aggregate.",
   "source_id": "MS-S8",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-23(4)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-23/#:~:text=Compensation%20payable%20to%20a%20victim,Dollars%20%28%2420%2C000.00%29%20in%20the%20aggregate."
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-MED",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "medical",
   "params": {
    "expense": "medical",
    "amount_cents": 1500000,
    "per": "claim"
   },
   "summary": "Medical care, rehabilitation and other treatment is capped at $15,000.",
   "quote": "medical care, rehabilitation, rehabilitative occupational training and other remedial treatment and care, but not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00)",
   "source_id": "MS-S9",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-5(a)(i)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-5/#:~:text=medical%20care%2C%20rehabilitation%2C%20rehabilitative%20occupational,exceed%20Fifteen%20Thousand%20Dollars%20%28%2415%2C000.00%29"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-COUNS",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "counseling",
   "params": {
    "expense": "counseling",
    "amount_cents": 350000,
    "per": "claim"
   },
   "summary": "Mental health counseling for the victim and family members is capped at $3,500.",
   "quote": "Mental health counseling and care not to exceed Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) for the victim and victim’s family member",
   "source_id": "MS-S9",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-5(a)(ii)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-5/#:~:text=Mental%20health%20counseling%20and%20care,victim%20and%20victim%E2%80%99s%20family%20member"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-WAGES",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "lost_wages",
   "params": {
    "expense": "lost_wages",
    "amount_cents": 60000,
    "per": "week",
    "count_limit": 52
   },
   "summary": "Lost wages are paid up to $600 per week for at most 52 weeks.",
   "quote": "Compensation for work loss may not exceed Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) per week, not to exceed fifty-two (52) weeks",
   "source_id": "MS-S8",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-23(1)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-23/#:~:text=Compensation%20for%20work%20loss%20may,to%20exceed%20fifty%2Dtwo%20%2852%29%20weeks"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-TRANS",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "transportation",
   "params": {
    "expense": "transportation",
    "amount_cents": 50000,
    "per": "claim",
    "applies_to": "travel to medical and mental health counseling appointments"
   },
   "summary": "Travel to medical and counseling appointments has a combined cap of $500, on top of the medical and counseling caps.",
   "quote": "Medical and Mental Health Counseling transportation have a combined cap of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). This amount is in addition to the Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) Medical maximum or Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) Mental Health Counseling maximum.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 301(11)(f)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-COURT",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "transportation",
   "params": {
    "expense": "transportation",
    "amount_cents": 100000,
    "per": "claim",
    "applies_to": "travel to criminal justice proceedings"
   },
   "summary": "Travel to attend criminal justice proceedings is capped at $1,000.",
   "quote": "Compensation for court related travel expenses may not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 309(8)(e)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-RELOC",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "relocation",
   "params": {
    "expense": "relocation",
    "amount_cents": 200000,
    "per": "claim",
    "applies_to": "domestic violence victims in imminent danger, one time"
   },
   "summary": "Relocation assistance is capped at $2,000 and is only for domestic violence victims in imminent danger.",
   "quote": "Compensation for relocation assistance may not exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 307(13)(b)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-HOUSING",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "temporary_housing",
   "params": {
    "expense": "temporary_housing",
    "amount_cents": 50000,
    "per": "claim",
    "applies_to": "domestic violence victims in imminent danger, one time"
   },
   "summary": "Temporary housing assistance is capped at $500 and is only for domestic violence victims in imminent danger.",
   "quote": "Compensation for temporary housing assistance may not exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 306(11)(a)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-SECURITY",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "security",
   "params": {
    "expense": "security",
    "amount_cents": 100000,
    "per": "claim"
   },
   "summary": "Repairing or replacing exterior windows, doors, locks or security devices of a home is capped at $1,000.",
   "quote": "Compensation for repair and/or replacement costs may not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 310(7)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-CLEAN",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "crime_scene_cleanup",
   "params": {
    "expense": "crime_scene_cleanup",
    "amount_cents": 100000,
    "per": "claim"
   },
   "summary": "Crime scene cleanup is capped at $1,000.",
   "quote": "Compensation for crime scene cleanup may not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 308(7)(e)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-TUITION",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "tuition",
   "params": {
    "expense": "tuition",
    "amount_cents": 200000,
    "per": "claim"
   },
   "summary": "Tuition loss is capped at $2,000.",
   "quote": "Compensation for tuition loss may not exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 312(5)(e)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CAP-FUNERAL",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "funeral",
   "params": {
    "expense": "funeral",
    "amount_cents": 650000,
    "per": "claim"
   },
   "summary": "Funeral, cremation or burial expenses are capped at $6,500 in total.",
   "quote": "Expenses related to funeral, cremation or burial, but not to exceed a total charge of Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($6,500.00)",
   "source_id": "MS-S9",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-5(a)(iii)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-5/#:~:text=Expenses%20related%20to%20funeral%2C%20cremation,Thousand%20Five%20Hundred%20Dollars%20%28%246%2C500.00%29"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-MED",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "medical",
   "params": {
    "expense": "medical"
   },
   "summary": "Reasonable, medically necessary medical care and rehabilitation are covered.",
   "quote": "Medical – reasonable charges incurred for reasonably needed and medically necessary products, services and accommodations",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 300(2)(a)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-RX",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "prescription",
   "params": {
    "expense": "prescription"
   },
   "summary": "Prescriptions are among the medical expenses the program covers.",
   "quote": "Some examples of medical expenses include, but are not limited to, hospital, physicians, prescriptions, ambulance",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 301(1)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-DENTAL",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "dental",
   "params": {
    "expense": "dental"
   },
   "summary": "Dental care is covered when it treats a crime injury.",
   "quote": "dental care and services may be eligible if treatment is directly related to the crime injury.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 301(3)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-COUNS",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "counseling",
   "params": {
    "expense": "counseling"
   },
   "summary": "Mental health counseling for the victim and family members is covered.",
   "quote": "Mental Health Services – reasonable charges incurred for reasonably needed mental health counseling and care for the victim/claimant and the victim’s/claimant’s family members.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 300(2)(b)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-WAGES",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "lost_wages",
   "params": {
    "expense": "lost_wages"
   },
   "summary": "Wages lost while recovering from physical injuries or psychological trauma are covered.",
   "quote": "Lost wages may be eligible for work missed by the victim during recovery for physical injuries and/or psychological trauma",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 303(1)(a)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-TRANS",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "transportation",
   "params": {
    "expense": "transportation",
    "applies_to": "medical and counseling appointments at least 45 miles one way"
   },
   "summary": "Travel to medical or counseling appointments is covered only when the facility is at least 45 miles one way from home.",
   "quote": "Travel to a medical or mental health counseling facility is at least forty-five (45) miles, one way from the victim’s/claimant’s residence.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 301(7)(c)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-COURT",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "transportation",
   "params": {
    "expense": "transportation",
    "applies_to": "travel to criminal justice proceedings"
   },
   "summary": "Reasonable travel costs to attend criminal proceedings in the case are covered.",
   "quote": "Court Related Transportation – reasonable charges for attendance at criminal proceedings.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 300(2)(k)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-RELOC",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "relocation",
   "params": {
    "expense": "relocation",
    "applies_to": "domestic violence victims in imminent danger"
   },
   "summary": "Relocation costs are covered for domestic violence victims in imminent danger.",
   "quote": "Relocation Assistance – reasonable relocation costs for domestic violence victims in imminent danger.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 300(2)(i)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-HOUSING",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "temporary_housing",
   "params": {
    "expense": "temporary_housing",
    "applies_to": "domestic violence victims in imminent danger"
   },
   "summary": "Temporary housing is covered for domestic violence victims in imminent danger.",
   "quote": "Temporary Housing – reasonable costs for temporary housing for domestic violence victims in imminent danger.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 300(2)(h)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-SECURITY",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "security",
   "params": {
    "expense": "security"
   },
   "summary": "Repairing or replacing broken exterior windows, doors, locks or security devices of the victim's home is covered.",
   "quote": "Repair and/or Replacement Costs – reasonable costs for victim/claimant to repair and/or replace exterior broken windows, doors, locks or other security devices of a residential dwelling",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 300(2)(l)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-CLEAN",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "crime_scene_cleanup",
   "params": {
    "expense": "crime_scene_cleanup"
   },
   "summary": "Cleaning the scene after a homicide or assault is covered.",
   "quote": "Crime Scene Cleanup – reasonable and necessary cost of cleaning the crime scene after a homicide or assault.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 300(2)(j)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COV-TUITION",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "tuition",
   "params": {
    "expense": "tuition"
   },
   "summary": "Tuition that is lost because the victim's death or crime-caused disability kept the student from finishing the term is covered.",
   "quote": "Tuition Loss – Tuition reimbursement for a victim/claimant enrolled as a student at a school, college or university who, due to the victim’s death or disability caused by a violent crime, was unable to complete the semester or term.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 300(2)(n)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-EXCL-PROP",
   "category": "excluded_expense",
   "expense": "property_replacement",
   "params": {
    "expense": "property_replacement",
    "item": "damaged or stolen property"
   },
   "summary": "Damaged or stolen property is not reimbursed. Medical items such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures or prosthetics destroyed in the crime are handled separately as a medical expense.",
   "quote": "Ineligible expenses include, but are not limited to, damaged or stolen property, pain and suffering, expenses not directly related to the crime injuries, attorney’s fees",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 314(1)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-EXCL-LEGAL",
   "category": "excluded_expense",
   "expense": "legal",
   "params": {
    "expense": "legal",
    "item": "attorney's fees"
   },
   "summary": "Attorney's fees are not reimbursed.",
   "quote": "Ineligible expenses include, but are not limited to, damaged or stolen property, pain and suffering, expenses not directly related to the crime injuries, attorney’s fees",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 314(1)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-EXCL-PAIN",
   "category": "excluded_expense",
   "expense": "other",
   "params": {
    "expense": "other",
    "item": "pain and suffering"
   },
   "summary": "Pain and suffering is not compensated.",
   "quote": "Ineligible expenses include, but are not limited to, damaged or stolen property, pain and suffering, expenses not directly related to the crime injuries, attorney’s fees",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 314(1)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DEADLINE-1",
   "category": "filing_deadline",
   "params": {
    "months": 36,
    "from": "crime",
    "extension": "The director may extend the deadline for good cause by up to 12 more months."
   },
   "summary": "A claim must be filed within 36 months after the crime. For good cause the director may allow up to 12 more months.",
   "quote": "Unless the claim has been filed with the director within thirty-six (36) months after the crime occurred, or in cases of child sexual abuse, within thirty-six (36) months after the crime was reported to law enforcement or the Department of Child Protection Services, but in no event later than the victim’s twenty-fifth birthday. For good cause, the director may extend the time period allowed for filing a claim for an additional period not to exceed twelve (12) months",
   "source_id": "MS-S7",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-17(1)(b)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-17/#:~:text=Unless%20the%20claim%20has%20been,to%20exceed%20twelve%20%2812%29%20months"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DEADLINE-2",
   "category": "filing_deadline",
   "params": {
    "months": 36,
    "from": "report",
    "applies_to": "child sexual abuse",
    "extension": "No later than the victim's twenty-fifth birthday; the director may extend by up to 12 months for good cause."
   },
   "summary": "For child sexual abuse, the claim must be filed within 36 months after the crime was reported to law enforcement or Child Protection Services, but no later than the victim's twenty-fifth birthday.",
   "quote": "Unless the claim has been filed with the director within thirty-six (36) months after the crime occurred, or in cases of child sexual abuse, within thirty-six (36) months after the crime was reported to law enforcement or the Department of Child Protection Services, but in no event later than the victim’s twenty-fifth birthday. For good cause, the director may extend the time period allowed for filing a claim for an additional period not to exceed twelve (12) months",
   "source_id": "MS-S7",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-17(1)(b)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-17/#:~:text=Unless%20the%20claim%20has%20been,to%20exceed%20twelve%20%2812%29%20months"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-REPORT-1",
   "category": "reporting_requirement",
   "params": {
    "required": true,
    "within_hours": 72,
    "good_cause_exception": true
   },
   "summary": "For compensation, the crime must be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours, unless there was good cause for not reporting in that time.",
   "quote": "Unless the criminally injurious conduct resulting in injury or death was reported to a law enforcement officer within seventy-two (72) hours after its occurrence or unless it is found that there was good cause for the failure to report within such time",
   "source_id": "MS-S7",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-17(1)(e)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-17/#:~:text=Unless%20the%20criminally%20injurious%20conduct,to%20report%20within%20such%20time"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-REPORT-2",
   "category": "reporting_requirement",
   "params": {
    "required": true,
    "good_cause_exception": true
   },
   "summary": "Good cause for a late report can include the victim's psychological state or compelling health or safety reasons.",
   "quote": "The psychological state and any compelling health or safety reasons that would jeopardize the well-being of the victim/claimant.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 202(4)(c)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-REPORT-3",
   "category": "reporting_requirement",
   "params": {
    "required": false,
    "applies_to": "forensic_exam_payment_only"
   },
   "summary": "A police report is not needed for the state to pay for the forensic exam itself. This does not remove the reporting rule for a compensation claim.",
   "quote": "It is not a requirement for the sexual assault to be reported to law enforcement for a medical provider to receive reimbursement for the cost of the sexual assault forensic exam.",
   "source_id": "MS-S5",
   "pinpoint": "AG Sexual Assault Examination Payment Policy, Sec. II, Note"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COLLAT-1",
   "category": "collateral_source",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Compensation is reduced by anything recovered from other sources such as insurance.",
   "quote": "Compensation otherwise payable to a claimant shall be diminished to the extent: (a) That the economic loss is recouped from other sources, including collateral sources",
   "source_id": "MS-S7",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-17(2)(a)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-17/#:~:text=Compensation%20otherwise%20payable%20to%20a,other%20sources%2C%20including%20collateral%20sources"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-COLLAT-2",
   "category": "collateral_source",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "The program is the payer of last resort: insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and Workers' Compensation must pay first.",
   "quote": "All other sources of payment such as insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and Workers' Compensation must pay first.",
   "source_id": "MS-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Application, General Eligibility Guidelines"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CONDUCT-1",
   "category": "conduct_reduction",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "An award is reduced by the degree the victim is found responsible for the injury.",
   "quote": "Of the degree of responsibility for the cause of injury or death attributable to the victim or claimant.",
   "source_id": "MS-S7",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-17(2)(b)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-17/#:~:text=Of%20the%20degree%20of%20responsibility,to%20the%20victim%20or%20claimant."
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CONDUCT-2",
   "category": "conduct_reduction",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "An award may be denied, withdrawn or reduced if the victim has not fully cooperated with law enforcement and prosecutors.",
   "quote": "Upon a finding that the claimant or victim has not fully cooperated with appropriate law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys, an award of compensation may be denied, withdrawn or reduced.",
   "source_id": "MS-S7",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-17(3)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-17/#:~:text=Upon%20a%20finding%20that%20the,be%20denied%2C%20withdrawn%20or%20reduced."
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CONDUCT-3",
   "category": "conduct_reduction",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "In sexual assault cases the program may consider the circumstances when judging cooperation, and may waive the cooperation requirement for compelling health or safety reasons.",
   "quote": "Consideration of relevant circumstances may be given in cases of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The Division may waive this requirement if there is compelling health or safety reasons that would jeopardize the well being of the victim/claimant.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 207(4)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-EMERG-1",
   "category": "emergency_award",
   "params": {
    "amount_cents": 50000
   },
   "summary": "An advance award of up to $500 may be made when an award is probable and the claimant would face financial hardship without it.",
   "quote": "determines that the claim is one with respect to which an award probably will be made; and b. the claimant will suffer financial hardship unless an advance award is made. 2. The advance award may not exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 403(1)-(2)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CRIME-1",
   "category": "eligible_crime",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Sexual assault is listed as a covered crime.",
   "quote": "Types of crime include: assault, hit & run, homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, DUI crashes, stalking, child abuse, and kidnapping",
   "source_id": "MS-S3",
   "pinpoint": "Victim Compensation brochure (2025), Eligibility"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-CRIME-2",
   "category": "eligible_crime",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "The application lists sexual assault and child sexual abuse among covered crimes.",
   "quote": "assault, burglary, child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, child pornography, domestic violence, DUI crashes, other vehicular crimes, homicide, human trafficking, kidnapping, robbery, sexual assault, stalking, and terrorism.",
   "source_id": "MS-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Application, Who May Be Eligible"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-RES-1",
   "category": "residency",
   "params": {
    "rule": "Crimes committed in Mississippi qualify regardless of the victim's residence. A Mississippi resident hurt in another state or country qualifies only if that place has no compensation program for the injury."
   },
   "summary": "Crimes in Mississippi qualify, and Mississippi residents hurt elsewhere qualify if that state or country offers no compensation.",
   "quote": "an act occurring or attempted within the geographical boundaries of this state, or to a resident of Mississippi while that resident is within any other state of the United States or any foreign country, which state or foreign country does not provide compensation for those injuries",
   "source_id": "MS-S9",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-5(d)",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-5/#:~:text=an%20act%20occurring%20or%20attempted,provide%20compensation%20for%20those%20injuries"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-RES-2",
   "category": "residency",
   "params": {
    "rule": "For the state to pay a forensic exam bill, the crime must have occurred in Mississippi."
   },
   "summary": "The state pays for a forensic exam only when the crime occurred in Mississippi.",
   "quote": "The crime must have occurred in Mississippi.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 602(1)(a)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-SUBMIT-ONLINE",
   "category": "submission",
   "params": {
    "method": "online",
    "target": "https://portal.ago.ms.gov/public/?q=node/428",
    "note": "The quote's link text points to this URL on the Attorney General's program page. The portal page itself could not be saved (blocked)."
   },
   "summary": "A survivor can fill out the Crime Victim Compensation application online through the Attorney General's portal.",
   "quote": "Complete the Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) Application online here",
   "source_id": "MS-S1",
   "pinpoint": "Bureau of Victim Assistance page, Victim Compensation section",
   "fragment_url": "https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/divisions/bureau-of-victim-assistance/#:~:text=Complete%20the%20Crime%20Victim%20Compensation%20%28CVC%29%20Application%20online%20here"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-SUBMIT-MAIL",
   "category": "submission",
   "params": {
    "method": "mail",
    "target": "P.O. Box 220 Jackson, MS 39205",
    "note": "'The above address' is the letterhead at the top of the application: Office of the Mississippi Attorney General, Bureau Of Victim Assistance, Crime Victim Compensation Division, P.O. Box 220 Jackson, MS 39205."
   },
   "summary": "Fill out the paper application, attach itemized bills and other required documents, and mail it to the Crime Victim Compensation Division's post office box in Jackson.",
   "quote": "Fill out the form completely (please print), attach any required documentation, including itemized bills, and mail to the above address.",
   "source_id": "MS-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Application (rev. 12.9.2025), Instructions"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-SUBMIT-FAX",
   "category": "submission",
   "params": {
    "method": "fax",
    "target": "601.576.4445",
    "note": "The fax number on the application letterhead is printed as '601.576.4445 (Fax)'."
   },
   "summary": "The printed application can also be faxed to the program using the fax number on the form.",
   "quote": "print the form found online and mail or fax it using the information on the form.",
   "source_id": "MS-S3",
   "pinpoint": "Victim Compensation brochure (2025), How to Apply"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DOC-SIGNED",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "other",
    "note": "Completed application signed by the victim or claimant (must be 18 or older to sign)."
   },
   "summary": "The application has to be filled out completely and signed.",
   "quote": "Application must be completed and signed.",
   "source_id": "MS-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Application (rev. 12.9.2025), page 1"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DOC-BILLS",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "itemized_bill",
    "note": "Itemized bills for each crime-related expense; medical bills should show date of service, type of service, codes and charge."
   },
   "summary": "Attach itemized bills and any other documentation for the expenses being claimed.",
   "quote": "attach any required documentation, including itemized bills",
   "source_id": "MS-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Application (rev. 12.9.2025), Instructions"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DOC-MEDSTMT",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "medical_records",
    "note": "Itemized medical statement with date of service, type of service, diagnostic code, treatment code and charge (only if claiming medical expenses)."
   },
   "summary": "For medical expenses, provide an itemized statement listing each service's date, type, diagnostic and treatment codes, and charge.",
   "quote": "The victim/claimant shall provide an itemized statement indicating date of service, type of service, diagnostic code, treatment code and charge for each service, product or treatment.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 301(2)(a)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DOC-RECEIPTS",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "receipts",
    "note": "Itemized receipts for medical supplies not prescribed by a doctor, such as over-the-counter medications and bandages."
   },
   "summary": "Over-the-counter medical supplies need an itemized receipt that shows the item.",
   "quote": "costs are supported with an itemized receipt that clearly indicates the item",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 301(5)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DOC-INSURANCE",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "insurance_statement",
    "note": "Section F: every insurance or benefit source applied for, with each insurer's name, address and phone number."
   },
   "summary": "The insurance and other benefits section must be filled in, because the program pays only after every other source.",
   "quote": "By law, the Crime Victim Compensation Division is payer of last resort and must verify all sources available for payment of expenses. This section must be completed.",
   "source_id": "MS-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Application (rev. 12.9.2025), Section F"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DOC-WAGES",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "wage_verification",
    "note": "Report of earnings plus insurance and benefit information (only if claiming lost wages)."
   },
   "summary": "If claiming lost wages, provide a report of earnings and information on other benefit sources.",
   "quote": "The victim and/or claimant shall provide report of earnings and collateral source information.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 303(4)(a)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DOC-TAXRETURN",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "wage_verification",
    "note": "Latest federal income tax return, only if self-employed and claiming lost wages."
   },
   "summary": "A self-employed applicant claiming lost wages attaches a copy of their latest federal income tax return.",
   "quote": "If you are self-employed, attach a copy of your latest federal income tax return.",
   "source_id": "MS-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Application (rev. 12.9.2025), Section D"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DOC-DISABILITY",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "other",
    "note": "Disability statement from the victim's doctor (MD or DO) stating how long the victim could not work, only if work loss is longer than one work week; an APRN may complete the Statement of Disability Report form instead."
   },
   "summary": "If work was missed for more than a week, include a disability statement from the victim's doctor giving how long the disability lasted.",
   "quote": "If loss of work due to victim's physical injuries and/or psychological trauma is longer than one work week, the victim or claimant shall provide a disability statement from the victim's attending licensed medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy licensed to practice medicine",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 303(4)(b)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DOC-COUNSELING",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "counseling_statement",
    "note": "Mental Health Services and Expenses Report form, completed by the counselor (only if claiming counseling)."
   },
   "summary": "For counseling costs, the counselor fills out the program's Mental Health Services and Expenses Report form.",
   "quote": "The mental health provider shall provide a completed Mental Health Services and Expenses Report form",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 302(3)(b)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-DOC-TRAVEL",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "other",
    "note": "Travel reimbursement request form plus a copy of the bill showing the office visit and travel date (only if claiming medical or counseling travel)."
   },
   "summary": "For medical or counseling travel, submit the program's travel reimbursement request form.",
   "quote": "The victim/claimant shall submit a travel reimbursement request form as prescribed by the Division.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "3 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 1, R. 301(7)(h)"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-PROCESS-1",
   "category": "processing_time",
   "params": {
    "days": 90
   },
   "summary": "The program says an eligibility decision is usually made within 90 days of receiving the application.",
   "quote": "A decision about whether the victim or claimant is eligible is usually made within 90 days.",
   "source_id": "MS-S2",
   "pinpoint": "Victim Compensation FAQ, What Happens After I Mail in my Application?"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-ACP-1",
   "category": "address_confidentiality",
   "params": {
    "program_name": "Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)",
    "agency": "Office of the Attorney General",
    "covers_sexual_assault": true,
    "enroll": "Complete the Address Confidentiality Program application form(s); and submit the completed application form(s) to the Office of the Attorney General, Victim Compensation Division."
   },
   "summary": "The Attorney General's Address Confidentiality Program gives Mississippi residents who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking a substitute address and mail forwarding to use with state and local agencies, so the person they fear cannot find them. Applicants send the program application to the Attorney General's Victim Compensation Division; the assault does not have to have happened in Mississippi.",
   "quote": "The Address Confidentiality Program helps victims keep their location confidential by providing them with a substitute address and a mail forwarding service for use when interacting with state and local agencies.",
   "source_id": "MS-S6",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Admin. Code Title 3, Part 1, Chapter 07, Rules 700 and 703; statutory basis Miss. Code Ann. 99-47-1"
  },
  {
   "id": "MS-RECCONF-1",
   "category": "record_confidentiality",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "By statute, the compensation division's records, files and communications are confidential and privileged and cannot be released under the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, and no one may disclose information about applicants or recipients without the claimant's written consent except to run the program.",
   "quote": "The records, papers, files and communications of the division, director, staff and agents must be regarded as confidential information and privileged and not subject to disclosure under any condition including the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983.",
   "source_id": "MS-S11",
   "pinpoint": "Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-31",
   "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-99/chapter-41/section-99-41-31/#:~:text=The%20records%2C%20papers%2C%20files%20and,Public%20Records%20Act%20of%201983."
  }
 ],
 "coverage": {
  "found": [
   "collateral_source",
   "conduct_reduction",
   "covered_expense",
   "eligible_crime",
   "emergency_award",
   "exam_no_bill",
   "exam_payment",
   "excluded_expense",
   "expense_cap",
   "filing_deadline",
   "reporting_requirement",
   "residency",
   "total_cap",
   "expense_cap:forensic_exam",
   "expense_cap:medical",
   "expense_cap:counseling",
   "expense_cap:lost_wages",
   "expense_cap:transportation",
   "expense_cap:relocation",
   "expense_cap:temporary_housing",
   "expense_cap:security",
   "expense_cap:crime_scene_cleanup",
   "expense_cap:tuition",
   "expense_cap:funeral",
   "submission",
   "required_document",
   "processing_time",
   "address_confidentiality",
   "record_confidentiality"
  ],
  "not_found": [
   "minimum_loss",
   "covered_expense:childcare",
   "covered_expense:clothing_bedding"
  ],
  "notes": "No minimum dollar loss appears in Miss. Code Ann. 99-41 sections read or in the administrative rules; the rules only say a claimant must show an economic loss. No source covers childcare or clothing/bedding replacement, and none expressly excludes them, so they are not found rather than excluded. Relocation and temporary housing are limited to domestic violence victims in imminent danger; the rules define domestic violence to include rape and sexual battery between current or former spouses or partners, dating partners, household or family members, so a survivor assaulted by a stranger or acquaintance would not qualify for those two benefits. The statute (99-41-23) and the 2025 program materials set no expense caps for relocation, housing, transportation, security or cleanup; those amounts come from the administrative rules."
 },
 "confidence": "high",
 "researcher_notes": "Statute text is from Justia's 2025 Mississippi Code because Mississippi does not host its own code; the 2025 brochure and Dec 2025 application match it. Conflict: the administrative rules (R. 104) still say a child sexual abuse claim must be filed by the child's twenty-first birthday, but the current text of Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-17(1)(b) (Justia 2025) says twenty-fifth, and the 2020 FAQ, 2025 brochure and Dec 2025 application all agree with the statute, so the statute is used. The administrative rules say they reflect legislation through the 2008 session, so they predate later statutory amendments; every rule-based cap used here (transportation $500, court travel $1,000, relocation $2,000, temporary housing $500, security repairs $1,000, cleanup $1,000) is repeated in the 2025 brochure and Dec 2025 application, except tuition ($2,000, also in the 2020 FAQ; the application lists tuition loss without an amount) and the advance award ($500, only in the rules). The forensic exam statute (99-37-25) says the survivor may still be billed for further medical services not needed for the investigation; those may be claimed through compensation if the claim is otherwise eligible (R. 301(9)). The exam payment rules say survivors covered by Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, VA or CHIP are billed to that program first, and the provider may not pass any remaining balance to the survivor (R. 602(2), 604(6)). Exam payment caps per the rules: $350 medical personnel, $450 facility, $200 labs, within $1,000 per case. The exam payment does not require a police report, but a compensation claim does require a report within 72 hours or good cause. The 2020 FAQ (MS-S2) is older; its caps match the 2025 brochure except it lists tuition loss and execution travel, which the rules also cover. The phone 800-829-6766 is confirmed by the OVC state directory and the program pages; local number is 601-359-6766. Funeral cap ($6,500, 99-41-5(a)(iii)) added in review; funeral transportation ($800) is a separate limit in the same clause and is not encoded. How to file: the program page (MS-S1) links an online application on the AG portal (portal.ago.ms.gov, which blocked automated saving, so the target URL comes from the link on MS-S1); the Dec 2025 paper application (MS-S4) says to mail it to the letterhead address, P.O. Box 220 Jackson, MS 39205, and the 2025 brochure (MS-S3) says it can be mailed or faxed using the form's details (fax 601.576.4445). The brochure also says notarization is no longer necessary. The victimassistance@ago.ms.gov email is for questions, not for filing, so no email submission rule. The application PDF has no AcroForm fields (field_count 0), so it must be printed and filled by hand. No police report copy is required from the applicant: the form asks for the law enforcement agency and police incident report number, and the FAQ says the office requests the full offense report from law enforcement. Documents only for deceased victims (itemized funeral and burial expenses, tax return and proof of dependency) are not encoded. The 90-day decision time is from the 2020 FAQ (MS-S2); no newer source states a processing time. The Address Confidentiality Program (Miss. Code Ann. 99-47-1) is run by the Attorney General's office and is described in Chapter 07 of the same administrative rules (MS-S6): Rule 700 says it serves residents who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and Rule 703 says applicants submit the application to the Office of the Attorney General, Victim Compensation Division, and that the assault need not have occurred in Mississippi. Registered sex offenders are not eligible. Compensation records are confidential under Miss. Code Ann. 99-41-31 (MS-S11), which also bars disclosing information about applicants without their written consent; the compensation application (MS-S4) cites the same section."
}