Section 915.88 – Compensation when money insufficient.
915.88 Compensation when money insufficient. Notwithstanding this subchapter, a victim otherwise qualified for compensation under the crime victim compensation program is not entitled to the compensation when there is insufficient money from the appropriation for the program to pay the compensation. 98 Acts, ch 1090, §49, 84 Referred to in §622.69
Section 915.89 – Erroneous or fraudulent payment — penalty.
915.89 Erroneous or fraudulent payment — penalty. 1. If a payment or overpayment of compensation is made because of clerical error, mistaken identity, innocent misrepresentation by or on behalf of the recipient, or other circumstances of a similar nature, not induced by fraud by or on behalf of the recipient, the recipient is liable for […]
Section 915.90 – Release of information.
915.90 Release of information. 1. A person in possession or control of investigative or other information pertaining to an alleged crime or a victim filing for compensation shall allow the inspection and reproduction of the information by the department upon the request of the department, to be used only in the administration and enforcement of […]
Section 915.91 – Emergency payment compensation.
915.91 Emergency payment compensation. If the department determines that compensation may be made and that undue hardship may result to the person if partial immediate payment is not made, the department may order emergency compensation to be paid to the person, not to exceed five hundred dollars. 98 Acts, ch 1090, §52, 84 Referred to […]
Section 915.92 – Right of action against perpetrator — subrogation.
915.92 Right of action against perpetrator — subrogation. A right of legal action by the victim against a person who has committed a crime is not lost as a consequence of a person receiving compensation under the crime victim compensation program. If a person receiving compensation under the program seeks indemnification which would reduce the […]
Section 915.93 – Rulemaking.
915.93 Rulemaking. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to implement the procedures for reparation payments with respect to section 915.35 and section 915.84, subsections 4, 5, and 6. 98 Acts, ch 1090, §54, 84 Referred to in §622.69
Section 915.94 – Victim compensation fund.
915.94 Victim compensation fund. A victim compensation fund is established as a separate fund in the state treasury. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be administered by the department and dedicated to and used for the purposes of section 915.41 and this subchapter. In addition, the department may use moneys from the fund for the […]
Section 915.53 – Automated tracking system — sexual abuse evidence collection kits.
915.53 Automated tracking system — sexual abuse evidence collection kits. 1. As used in this section: a. “Forensic medical examination” means the same as defined in section 709.10. b. “Kit” means the same as defined in section 709.10. c. “Kit tracking system” means the automated sexual abuse evidence collection kit tracking system established pursuant to […]
Section 915.95 – Human trafficking victim fund.
915.95 Human trafficking victim fund. A fund is created as a separate fund in the state treasury. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be administered by the department and dedicated to and used for awarding moneys to programs that provide services and support to victims of human trafficking under section 710A.2, including public outreach and […]
Section 915.80 – Definitions.
915.80 Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Compensation” means moneys awarded by the department as authorized in this subchapter. 2. “Crime” means conduct that occurs or is attempted in this state, poses a substantial threat of personal injury or death, and is punishable as a felony or misdemeanor, or […]