§14-2A-16. Evidence
(a) There is no privilege, except the privilege arising from the attorney-client relationship, as to communications or records that are relevant to the physical, mental or emotional condition of the claimant or victim in a proceeding under this article in which that condition is an element. (b) If the mental, physical or emotional condition of […]
§14-2A-17. Contempt Sanction Not Available
If a person refuses to comply with an order under this article, or asserts a privilege, except privileges arising from the attorney-client relationship, so as to withhold or suppress evidence relevant to a claim for an award of compensation, the commission or a commissioner thereof may make any just order, including denial of the claim, […]
§14-2A-18. Effect of No Criminal Charges Being Filed or Conviction of Offender
The commission or a commissioner thereof, may approve an award of compensation whether or not any person is convicted for committing the conduct that is the basis of the award. The filing of a criminal charge shall be a prerequisite for receipt of compensation unless it is determined that no charges were filed due to […]
§14-2A-19. Attorney and Witness Fees
(a) By separate order, the commission or a commissioner thereof, shall determine and award reasonable attorney’s fees, commensurate with services rendered and reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred shall be paid from the Crime Victims Compensation Fund to the attorney representing a claimant in a proceeding under this article at the same rates […]
§14-2A-19a. Effect on Physician, Hospital and Healthcare Providers Filing an Assignment of Benefits; Tolling of the Statute of Limitations
(a) As part of the order, the commission or a commissioner thereof, shall determine whether fees are due and owing for health care services rendered by a physician, hospital or other health care provider stemming from an injury received as defined under this article, and further, whether or not the physician, hospital or other health […]
§14-2A-19b. Rates and Limitations for Health Care Services
The commission may establish by rule or order maximum rates and service limitations for reimbursement of health care services rendered by a physician, hospital, or other health care provider. An informational copy of the maximum rates and service limitations shall be filed with the Joint Committee on Government and Finance upon adoption by the commission. […]
§14-2A-20. Budget Preparation; Procedure for Payment of Claims
(a) The Legislative Auditor shall submit to the Department of Administration, on or before November 20, of each year, an anticipated budget for the Crime Victims Compensation Program provided in this article for the next fiscal year, which shall include: (1) An estimate of the balance and receipts anticipated in the Crime Victims Compensation Fund;
§14-2A-14. Grounds for Denial of Claim or Reduction of Awards; Maximum Award
(a) Except as provided in 14-2A-10(b) of this code, the commissioner may not approve an award of compensation to a claimant who did not file his or her application for an award of compensation within two years after the date of the occurrence of the criminally injurious conduct that caused the injury or death for […]
§14-2A-14a. Establishing a Limitation on Benefits
All claims shall be considered closed and no longer eligible for benefits at the expiration of available benefits or 10 years after filing the claim, whichever occurs first: Provided, That this provision shall not apply to claimants or victims receiving benefits under 14-2A-14(g)(2) of this code.
§14-2A-4. Creation of Crime Victims Compensation Fund
(a) Every person within the state who is convicted of or pleads guilty to a misdemeanor offense, other than a traffic offense that is not a moving violation, in any magistrate court or circuit court, shall pay the sum of $10 as costs in the case, in addition to any other court costs that the […]