As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed:
"Accused" shall mean any person who has been indicted for a criminal offense or against whom a criminal prosecution has been commenced;
"Treasurer" shall mean the State Treasurer of the State of Mississippi; and
"Victim" shall mean any person who suffers damages as a result of another person's criminal activities. The term "victim" shall not include any coparticipant in the criminal activities of an accused or convicted person, or any person knowingly participating in a criminal act at the time he became a victim.