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    Revenge Porn Laws in Mississippi (2026): Your Rights and What to Do

    Mississippi treats disclosure of intimate visual material as a felony from the first offense under § 97-29-64.1, one of the tougher criminal responses among the states. Mississippi does not yet have a dedicated civil nonconsensual pornography statute, so victims currently rely on general tort claims, and it is unclear how the criminal law applies to purely AI-generated images.

    Mississippi at a Glance

    Statute
    Disclosure of Intimate Visual Material — Miss. Code Ann. § 97-29-64.1
    Criminal classification
    Felony
    Maximum penalty
    Up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both; up to 7 years and a fine of up to $10,000 where the victim was a minor at the time of the material
    Can you sue?
    No dedicated civil claim
    Time limit to sue
    Generally three years for most Mississippi personal-injury tort claims under Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49
    Deepfakes / AI images
    Unclear

    Is Revenge Porn Illegal in Mississippi?

    Yes. Miss. Code Ann. § 97-29-64.1 makes it a crime to knowingly disclose an intimate visual image of an identifiable person without their consent, where the person had a reasonable expectation that the image would remain private and the disclosure is intended to cause the person harm, embarrassment, harassment, or emotional distress.

    Intimate visual material generally means a photograph, video, or other recording that depicts a person's intimate parts or sexual conduct. The statute includes exceptions for lawful law enforcement activity and for disclosures made in the public interest.

    Mississippi also has a separate photographing and filming statute, § 97-29-63, which criminalizes secretly recording a person in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, which can apply to how the material was originally obtained.

    Penalties for Sharing Intimate Images in Mississippi

    Disclosure of intimate visual material is a felony in Mississippi, even for a first offense, punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

    Where the person depicted was a minor when the material was created, the penalties increase to up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

    Related Mississippi offenses that often apply on similar facts include cyberstalking and harassment under § 97-45-15, and extortion where someone threatens to disclose material unless paid or given something else of value.

    Can I Sue Someone in Mississippi?

    Mississippi does not currently have a statute creating a specific civil cause of action for nonconsensual pornography, unlike a growing number of other states. This means it is honest to say that civil options are more limited and less certain here than in states with a dedicated civil claim.

    Victims can typically still pursue general Mississippi tort claims, including invasion of privacy (intrusion upon seclusion or public disclosure of private facts), intentional infliction of emotional distress, and, where a written agreement about sharing images existed, a breach of contract claim. None of these claims depend on a criminal conviction under § 97-29-64.1.

    Mississippi's general limitation period for most personal-injury tort claims is three years under § 15-1-49, so it is important to talk to a Mississippi attorney promptly about which claims may fit your situation.

    Does Mississippi Cover Deepfakes and AI Images?

    This is unclear. Section 97-29-64.1 is written in terms of intimate visual material, generally understood as an actual photograph, video, or recording of the victim, and it is not clear that a wholly computer-generated or AI-manipulated image that never involved a real recording of the victim would qualify under current wording.

    Until Mississippi courts or the legislature clarify the point, victims of AI-generated intimate images should not assume the state criminal statute covers their situation and should ask an attorney about alternative civil and criminal theories. The federal TAKE IT DOWN Act still requires covered platforms to remove reported nonconsensual intimate images, including deepfakes, within 48 hours of a valid request, regardless of how Mississippi's own statute is eventually interpreted.

    What to Do Right Now If Your Images Were Shared in Mississippi

    1. 1

      Preserve the Evidence Before Reporting It

      Take screenshots showing the post, account name, full URL, and date and time before it disappears. Save original files and messages in a place the other person cannot access.

    2. 2

      Use the Platform's Intimate-Image Report

      Report through the platform's specific nonconsensual intimate imagery process rather than a general complaint, and keep any confirmation emails or case numbers you receive.

    3. 3

      Use StopNCII.org to Limit Re-Uploads

      For adult images, StopNCII.org creates a digital fingerprint on your own device and shares that hash, not the image, with participating platforms. If you were under 18 in the image, use NCMEC's Take It Down service instead.

    4. 4

      Report It in Mississippi

      Contact your local police department or sheriff's office and reference Miss. Code Ann. § 97-29-64.1. Mention whether the victim was a minor at the time the material was created, and flag any related extortion, stalking, or harassment.

    5. 5

      Get Advice About the Civil Claim

      Ask a Mississippi attorney about invasion of privacy and emotional distress claims, and about breach of any written agreement as evidence there was no consent to share, since Mississippi has no dedicated civil nonconsensual pornography statute.

    Be Safer With a Written NDA as Evidence

    Most of Mississippi's law is about what happens after the damage is done. The one thing you can do beforehand is put the boundary in writing. A Discreetly agreement is signed by both people, timestamped, and identity-verifiable, and it states plainly that neither person has consent to share, publish or show the material to anyone else.

    Where the law turns on the absence of consent to share, a signed agreement may provide useful documentary evidence that there was no consent to share. It cannot prevent a breach or guarantee a legal outcome, but it can make the agreed boundary clearer than relying only on informal messages. Creating one is free.

    Create a free agreement

    Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions

    Is revenge porn a felony in Mississippi?
    Yes. Disclosure of intimate visual material under § 97-29-64.1 is a felony from the first offense, carrying up to five years in prison, rising to seven years where the victim was a minor.
    Does Mississippi law cover AI deepfake nudes?
    It is unclear. The statute is framed around actual visual material of the victim, and it has not been clearly established whether a purely AI-generated image would qualify.
    Can I sue someone in Mississippi for sharing intimate images?
    Mississippi has no dedicated civil nonconsensual pornography statute, but you may be able to bring general claims such as invasion of privacy or intentional infliction of emotional distress.
    What if the images were recorded secretly?
    Mississippi's § 97-29-63 separately criminalizes secretly photographing or filming someone in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
    Do I need a conviction before I can bring a civil claim?
    No. Any available civil tort claim can generally be pursued regardless of whether a criminal case is filed or results in a conviction.

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    This page provides general information about Mississippi law and is not legal advice. Laws change and outcomes depend on the facts. For advice on your situation, speak to a qualified attorney licensed in Mississippi. Last reviewed August 2026.