§ 153. Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this chapter — (1) The term “applicant” means any person who applies for compensation under the provisions of this chapter. (2) The term “child” means an unmarried person who is under eighteen years of age and includes a stepchild or an adopted child. (3) The term […]
§ 151. Short title
This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the “Virgin Islands Criminal Victims Compensation Act”. It shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
§ 152. Statement of policy
The purpose of the provisions of this chapter is to establish a program of public compensation to innocent victims of certain criminal offenses, to the persons injured or killed while attempting to prevent the commission of criminal offenses or to apprehend suspected offenders, and to families of such victims or persons for personal injuries or […]