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Can you summarize MSCO 97-45-29?
Computer Crimes and Identity Theft > Identity theft; Attorney General authorized to issue Identity Theft Passports verifying that expunction order has been entered or police report has been filed; access to identity theft information.
Short Summary
This legal document, Mississippi Code 1972, governs the issue of identity theft. It outlines the process for individuals who have been victims of identity theft to obtain an ‘Identity Theft Passport’ from the Office of the Attorney General. If a person has obtained a court order to expunge charges, arrest records, or convictions falsely entered against them due to identity theft, they can submit a certified copy of the court order to the Attorney General, who may issue an ‘Identity Theft Passport’ verifying the entry of such order. Additionally, individuals who have filed a police report alleging unauthorized use of their name or identification can submit a copy of the police report to the Attorney General, who may issue an ‘Identity Theft Passport’ stating that the police report has been submitted. The Office of the Attorney General is authorized to provide access to identity theft information to law enforcement agencies, individuals who have submitted a police report or court order, and any other appropriate person or entity.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons who have petitioned the court to expunge charges, arrest records, or convictions falsely entered against them due to identity theft; persons who have filed a police report alleging unauthorized use of their name or identification by another person
What does it govern?
Identity theft
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Mississippi