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 […]
Section 915.100 – Victim restitution rights.
915.100 Victim restitution rights. 1. Victims, as defined in section 910.1, have the right to recover pecuniary damages, as defined in section 910.1. 2. The right to restitution includes the following: a. In all criminal cases in which there is a plea of guilty, verdict of guilty, or special verdict upon which a judgment of […]
Section 915.81 – Award of compensation.
915.81 Award of compensation. The department shall award compensation authorized by this subchapter if the department is satisfied that the requirements for compensation have been met. 98 Acts, ch 1090, §42, 84 Referred to in §622.69
Section 915.82 – Crime victim assistance board.
915.82 Crime victim assistance board. 1. a. A crime victim assistance board is established, and shall consist of the following members to be appointed pursuant to rules adopted by the department: (1) A county attorney or assistant county attorney. (2) Two persons engaged full-time in law enforcement. (3) A public defender or an attorney practicing […]
Section 915.83 – Duties of department.
915.83 Duties of department. The department shall: 1. Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A relating to the administration of the crime victim compensation program, including the filing of claims pursuant to the program, and the hearing and disposition of the claims. 2. Hear claims, determine the results relating to claims, and reinvestigate and reopen cases […]
Section 915.84 – Application for compensation.
915.84 Application for compensation. 1. To claim compensation under the crime victim compensation program, a person shall apply in writing on a form prescribed by the department and file the application with the department within two years after the date of the crime, the discovery of the crime, or the date of death of the […]
Section 915.85 – Compensation payable.
915.85 Compensation payable. The department may order the payment of compensation: 1. To or for the benefit of the person filing the claim. 2. To a person responsible for the maintenance of the victim who has suffered pecuniary loss or incurred expenses as a result of personal injury to the victim. 3. To or for […]
Section 915.86 – Computation of compensation.
915.86 Computation of compensation. The department shall award compensation, as appropriate, for any of the following economic losses incurred as a direct result of an injury to or death of the victim: 1. Reasonable charges incurred for medical care not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars. Reasonable charges incurred for mental health care not to exceed […]
Section 915.87 – Reductions and disqualifications.
915.87 Reductions and disqualifications. Compensation is subject to reduction and disqualification as follows: 1. Compensation shall be reduced by the amount of any payment received, or to be received, as a result of the injury or death: a. From or on behalf of a person who committed the crime or who is otherwise responsible for […]
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