If a claimant dies prior to the full payment of any claim awarded under this chapter, the remaining payments shall be made to his or her estate or heirs. If any potential claimant dies prior to the filing of a claim, the claim may be filed by and on behalf of his or her estate or heirs.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 11 - Civil Practice and Procedure
Chapter 44 - Compensation to Victims of Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment
§ 11-44-1. Legislative findings and intent
§ 11-44-5. Jurisdiction of claims for wrongful conviction and imprisonment
§ 11-44-7. Determination of eligibility for compensation; award of compensation
§ 11-44-11. Appeal of claim of wrongful conviction and imprisonment decision
§ 11-44-13. Effect of death of claimant prior to filing claim or full payment of compensation