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Can you summarize MSCO 97-45-2?
Computer Crimes and Identity Theft > Identity theft; definitions; investigative authority of Attorney General; form of subpoena; enforcement and penal provisions; refusal to produce documents as requested by subpoena; confidentiality of information.
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to identity theft and its investigation in Mississippi. It defines identity theft as crimes chargeable under specific provisions of law related to false information, fraud, and the fraudulent use of personal identity information. The Attorney General is granted the authority to issue and serve subpoenas to any person in control of designated documents for the purpose of identity theft investigations. The subpoenas require the named person to appear and deliver the documents to a specified location. The court has jurisdiction to enforce or quash the subpoenas and may enter appropriate orders. Refusal to produce documents as requested by subpoena may result in attachment, fines, and imprisonment. The document also emphasizes the confidentiality of information gathered during investigations and the penalties for unauthorized disclosure. Local authorities retain their powers to investigate and prosecute identity theft crimes. The document was enacted in 2004.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person in control of designated documents
What does it govern?
Identity theft
What are exemptions?
The right to assert a claim that the information sought is privileged by law
What are the Penalties?
Fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both
Jurisdiction
Mississippi