949.11 – Hearings.
949.11 Hearings. (1) The procedure of ch. 227 for contested cases applies to hearings under this subchapter except as otherwise provided in this section and ss. 949.12 and 949.14. (2) The division of hearings and appeals in the department of administration shall appoint hearing examiners to make findings and orders under s. 227.46 and this […]
949.115 – Subpoenas.
949.115 Subpoenas. The department or any of its authorized agents may issue subpoenas for persons or records for any investigation or hearing conducted under this subchapter and may enforce compliance with such subpoenas as provided in s. 885.12. History: 1981 c. 20; 2007 a. 20.
949.12 – Condition of claimant.
949.12 Condition of claimant. There is no privilege, except privileges arising from the attorney-client relationship, as to communications or records relevant to an issue of the physical, mental or emotional condition of the claimant or victim in a proceeding under this subchapter in which that condition is an element. History: 1979 c. 189; 1981 c. […]
949.04 – Application for award.
949.04 Application for award. (1) Eligibility. (ag) Any person may apply for an award under this subchapter. (ar) Application by a minor may be made on the minor’s behalf by his or her parent or guardian. (b) Application by an individual adjudicated incompetent may be made on the individual’s behalf by the guardian or other […]
949.05 – Award; to whom payable.
949.05 Award; to whom payable. In any case in which a person is injured or killed by an incident specified in s. 949.03 (1m), by any act or omission of any other person that is within the description of crimes under s. 949.03 (2) or by any act or omission of any person that is […]
949.06 – Computation of award.
949.06 Computation of award. (1) In accordance with this subchapter, the department shall make awards, as appropriate, for any of the following economic losses incurred as a direct result of an injury: (a) Medical treatment, subject to the limits set forth under par. (bg). (b) Work loss of a victim, a parent of a victim, […]
949.07 – Manner of payment.
949.07 Manner of payment. The award may be paid in a lump sum or in periodic payments. The department may pay any portion of an award directly to the provider of any service which is the basis for that portion of the award. No award may be subject to execution, attachment, garnishment or other process, […]
949.08 – Limitations on awards.
949.08 Limitations on awards. (1) No order for the payment of an award may be made unless the application was made within 1 year after the date of the personal injury or death, and the personal injury or death was the result of an incident or offense which had been reported to the police within […]
949.001 – Legislative intent.
949.001 Legislative intent. The legislature finds and declares that the state has a moral responsibility to aid innocent victims of violent crime. In order to maintain and to strengthen our democratic system of law and social order, it is essential that the rights of the victim of a crime should be as fully protected as […]
949.01 – Definitions.
949.01 Definitions. In this subchapter: (1) “Crime” means an act committed in this state which would constitute a crime as defined in s. 939.12 if committed by a competent adult who has no legal defense for the act. (1m) “Department” means the department of justice. (2) “Dependent” means any spouse, domestic partner under ch. 770, […]