§ 97-5-27. Dissemination of sexually oriented material to persons under eighteen years of age; use of computer for purpose of luring or inducing persons under eighteen years of age to engage in sexual contact

Statutes | Miss. Code Ann. § 97-5-27

(1) Any person who intentionally and knowingly disseminates sexually oriented material to any person under eighteen (18) years of age shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined for each offense not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($ 500.00) nor more than Five Thousand...

§ 97-5-23. Touching, handling, etc., child, mentally defective or incapacitated person or physically helpless person

Statutes | Miss. Code Ann. § 97-5-23

1) Any person above the age of eighteen (18) years, who, for the purpose of gratifying his or her lust, or indulging his or her depraved licentious sexual desires, shall handle, touch or rub with hands or any part of his or her body or any member thereof, or with any object, any child under the age...

§ 97-3-105. Hazing; initiation into organization

Statutes | Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-105

(1) A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course of another person's initiation into or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person and thereby...

§ 97-3-99. Sexual battery; defense

Statutes | Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-99

A person is not guilty of any offense under Sections 97-3-95 through 97-3-103 if the alleged victim is that person's legal spouse and at the time of the alleged offense such person and the alleged victim are not separated and living apart; provided, however, that the legal spouse of the alleged...

§ 97-3-97. Sexual battery; definitions

Statutes | Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-97

For purposes of Sections 97-3-95 through 97-3-103 the following words shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context otherwise requires:(a) "Sexual penetration" includes cunnilingus, fellatio, buggery or pederasty, any penetration of the genital or anal openings of another...

§ 97-3-95. Sexual battery

Statutes | Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-95

(1) A person is guilty of sexual battery if he or she engages in sexual penetration with:(a) Another person without his or her consent;(b) A mentally defective, mentally incapacitated or physically helpless person;(c) A child at least fourteen (14) but under sixteen (16) years of age, if the...

§ 97-3-69. Rape; "chaste character" presumed; uncorroborated testimony of victim insufficient

Statutes | Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-69

In the trial of all cases under the last preceding section, it shall be presumed that the female was previously of chaste character, and the burden shall be upon the defendant to show that she was not; but no person shall be convicted upon the uncorroborated testimony of the injured female.

§ 97-3-54.9. Human Trafficking Act; statewide human trafficking coordinator; duties

Statutes | Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-54.9

(1) There is created the position of statewide human trafficking coordinator within the Attorney General's office. The duties of the coordinator shall be as follows:(a) Coordinate the implementation of this act;(b) Evaluate state efforts to combat human trafficking;(c) Collect data on human...

§ 97-3-54.6. Human Trafficking Act; injunctive and other relief for victims of trafficking; confidentiality

Statutes | Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-54.6

(1) Any circuit court may, after making due provision for the rights of trafficked persons, enjoin violations of the provisions of this act by issuing appropriate orders and judgments, including, but not limited to:(a) Ordering any defendant to divest himself of any interest in any enterprise,...

§ 97-3-54.8. Human Trafficking Act; Relief for Victims of Human Trafficking Fund

Statutes | Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-54.8

(1) There is hereby created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the "Relief for Victims of Human Trafficking Fund." The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of:(a) Monies appropriated by the Legislature;(b) The...