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(a)
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(1) There is created a Crime Victims Reparations Board consisting of five (5) members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate to serve four-year staggered terms and until a successor is appointed and qualified.
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(2) At least two (2) members of the board shall be persons admitted to practice law in this state.
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(3) At least one (1) member of the board shall be:
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(A) A victim of criminally injurious conduct;
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(B) The next of kin of a homicide victim; or
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(C) An individual experienced in providing victim assistance services.
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(4) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as a regular appointment.
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(b) Each year the board shall elect the chair from its membership.
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(c)
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(1) Members of the board shall receive no pay for their services, but each member may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.
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(2) All reasonable and necessary expenses of the board shall be paid from the Crime Victims Reparations Revolving Fund.
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