§ 16-90-703. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) “Allowable expense” means charges incurred for needed products, services, and accommodations, including, but not limited to: (i) Medical care; (ii) Rehabilitation; (iii) Rehabilitative occupational training; (iv) Crime scene cleanup; and (v) Other remedial treatment and care. (B) “Allowable expense” also includes a reasonable and necessary amount for expenses […]
§ 16-90-704. Penalty
The filing of a false claim for reparations pursuant to this subchapter shall constitute a Class D felony.
§ 16-90-705. Crime Victims Reparations Board
(a) (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. (2) At least two (2) members of the board shall be persons admitted to practice […]
§ 16-90-706. Powers of board — Logistical support
(a) (1) The Crime Victims Reparations Board shall have: (A) Power to award reparations for economic loss arising from criminally injurious conduct if satisfied by a preponderance of the evidence that the requirements for reparations have been met; and (B) Authority to award the reparations to the claimant or directly to the provider of services. […]
§ 16-90-707. Annual report by board
(a) The Crime Victims Reparations Board shall prepare and transmit annually a report of its activities to the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety. (b) This report shall include the amount of reparations awarded and a statistical summary of claims and awards made and denied.
§ 16-90-708. Application forms — Cooperation by applicant
(a) Each law enforcement agency in the state shall keep application forms prepared and provided by the Crime Victims Reparations Board and make them available to any person upon request. (b) The board may contact any law enforcement agency to determine if an applicant has cooperated with that law enforcement agency in the identification, apprehension, […]
§ 16-90-709. Proceedings and record — Settlement of claims
(a) (1) Every party to the claim shall be afforded an opportunity to appear and be heard, to offer evidence and argument on any issues relevant to the claim, and to examine witnesses and offer evidence to reply to any matter of an evidentiary nature in the record relevant to the claim. (2) A record […]
§ 16-90-710. Waiver of physician-patient privilege — Examinations and reports
(a) Any person filing a claim under the provisions of this subchapter shall be deemed to have waived any physician-patient privilege as to communications or records relevant to an issue of the physical, mental, or emotional condition of the claimant. (b) (1) If the mental, physical, or emotional condition of a claimant is material to […]
§ 16-90-701. Title
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act”.