Marsy's Law for Mississippi

Marsy's Law gives crime victims in Mississippi meaningful and enforceable constitutional rights equal to the rights of the accused.

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What is Marsy’s Law?

Marsy’s Law would ensure that victims have the same co-equal rights as the accused and convicted – nothing more, nothing less.

 

Voices for Victims

Victims and advocates from across South Dakota support Marsy's Law. Hear their stories.

"...my story would have been different." - Funteller Hicks

"...my story would have been different." - Funteller Hicks

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"My life was put in danger." - Sarah Reynolds

"My life was put in danger." - Sarah Reynolds

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"Mississippi can do better." - Kristen Liberto

"Mississippi can do better." - Kristen Liberto

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"We need to support those who have been victimized." - Sheriff Travis Patten

"We need to support those who have been victimized." - Sheriff Travis Patten

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"The system is not made to help most victims." - Tara Mills

"The system is not made to help most victims." - Tara Mills

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"Mississippi can do better." - Kristen Liberto

"Mississippi can do better." - Kristen Liberto

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If any good can come of something this horrible - it is that these violent acts served as a catalyst for change.
DR. HENRY T. NICHOLAS, III
FOUNDER OF MARSY'S LAW FOR ALL
Amending Mississippi's constitution is no small matter, but enacting Marsy's Law in Mississippi will help balance the scales of justice in Mississippi. That is why I decided to sponsor Marsy's Law forMississippi.
FRED SHANKS
STATE REP.
We want to take care of citizens in any way possible, and Marsy's Law is a way for us to do that.
JOHNNY MAGEE
MAYOR
We want to ensure that victims of crime are not let down by our justice system. My goal is to help Mississippi's crime victims achieve both justice and restoration and to feel heard throughout the legal process.
PHILIP GUNN
SPEAKER
The safety, dignity, and privacy of crime victims should undoubtedly be a constitutional right. Victims should certainly have equal protections as the accused and convicted.
GEORGE FLAGGS, JR.
MAYOR

Latest News

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Natchez City Hall painted purple with lights in support of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Click here to read this story from The Natchez Democrat. Those around Natchez City Hall after dark might have noticed that the building has been painted with purple lights this week. The color...
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State officials recognize national crime victims week in Magnolia State
Click here to read and watch WAPT's coverage of National Crime Victims' Week JACKSON, Miss. — State officials recognize national crime victims week to honor victims of crime and also their rights...
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Standing With Victims
Click here to read this opinion piece from Andy Gipson, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce This week, the 40th anniversary of National Crime Victims Rights Week (NCVRW), I find...