§ 162. Offenses and incidents covered
(a) The Commissioner may order the payment of compensation in accordance with the provisions of this chapter in any case in which— (1) The victim was injured or killed by any act or omission that constitutes a criminal offense which is a felony or aggravated assault and battery or domestic violence under the laws of […]
§ 163. Awards: General provisions; allowable compensation; standards for compensation; effect of prosecution or conviction
(a) The Commission, upon proper application and after the required preliminary hearing before the Executive Secretary and the required final consideration and if it determines that the applicant has satisfied the burden of proving all contested issues of fact, may order the payment of compensation in accordance with the provisions of this chapter from the […]
§ 164. Same: Limitations
(a) The total amount of compensation awarded or paid to any one applicant under the provisions of section 163 of this subchapter may not exceed the sum of $25,000. (b) The Commission may not award compensation to an applicant under this chapter if, supported by substantial evidence, it determines that— (1) The criminal offense, which […]
§ 165. Same: Terms of payment; deductions
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any order for the payment of compensation under this chapter may be made on such terms as the Commission determines to be appropriate. (b) Any claim made pursuant to this chapter shall be reduced by the amount of any moneys actually received by the applicant from the […]
§ 166. Same: Finality and reconsideration; review
(a) Every determination and order of the Commission shall be final, except that an applicant may obtain a reconsideration by the Commission of an order upon filing a written request for reconsideration with the Executive Secretary within one calendar year after the issuance of the order, and upon approval of the request by the Commission. […]
§ 161. Application: Eligibility; Requirements; Limitations
(a) Any victim, any person who is responsible for the maintenance or care of the victim and who has incurred expenses as a result of injury to or the death of the victim, and, in the case of the death of the victim, the estate or any dependents of the victim may apply for compensation […]