949.18 – Report by the department.
949.18 Report by the department. The department’s biennial report under s. 15.04 (1) (d) shall include a report of its activities under this subchapter including: (1) An explanation of the procedures for filing and processing claims under this subchapter. (2) A description of the programs and policies instituted to promote public awareness about crime victim […]
949.165 – Escrow accounts; moneys received as a result of the commission of a serious crime.
949.165 Escrow accounts; moneys received as a result of the commission of a serious crime. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Serious crime” has the meaning designated in s. 969.08 (10) (b) and includes solicitation, conspiracy or attempt to commit a serious crime. (b) “Victim” has the meaning specified in s. 950.02 (4). (2) Payment […]
949.17 – Offenses.
949.17 Offenses. (1) Prohibition. In connection with the crime victim compensation program, no person may: (a) Submit a fraudulent application or claim for an award; (b) Intentionally make or cause to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact; or (c) Intentionally conceal or fail to disclose information affecting the amount of […]
949.14 – Attorney fees.
949.14 Attorney fees. (1) The department may determine and allow reasonable attorney fees to be paid out of, but not in addition to, the amount of the award granted to a claimant. No attorney may ask for, contract for or receive any larger sum than the amount so allowed. Attorney fees shall not exceed 10 […]
949.15 – Department subrogation rights.
949.15 Department subrogation rights. (1) Whenever the department orders the payment of an award under this subchapter as a result of the occurrence of an event that creates a cause of action on the part of a claimant against any person, the department is subrogated to the rights of the claimant and may bring an […]
949.16 – Confidentiality of records.
949.16 Confidentiality of records. The record of a proceeding before an examiner or the department under this subchapter is a public record. Any record or report obtained by an examiner or the department, the confidentiality of which is protected by any other law or rule, shall remain confidential. History: 1975 c. 344; 1977 c. 29; […]
949.09 – Effect of conviction.
949.09 Effect of conviction. If any person has been convicted of any offense with respect to an act or omission on which a claim under this subchapter is based, proof of that conviction shall be taken as conclusive evidence that the offense has been committed, unless an appeal or any proceeding with regard thereto is […]
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. […]