Jurisdiction of all claims of wrongful conviction and imprisonment brought under this chapter shall lie in the circuit court of the county in which the claimant was convicted. The respondent will be the State of Mississippi, which will be represented by the Attorney General's office.
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