NCJ Number
39220
Journal
Loyola University of Chicago Law Journal Volume: 7 Issue: 2 Dated: (SPRING 1976) Pages: 351-373
Date Published
1976
Length
23 pages
Annotation
ARTICLE EXAMINES THE SUCCESSES AND FAILURES OF THE ILLINOIS CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION ACT.
Abstract
IN ORDER TO PERCEIVE COLLATERAL PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, BASIC PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN FILING A COMPENSATION CLAIM ARE OUTLINED. ALSO REVIEWED ARE THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS WHICH MUST BE MET BEFORE COMPENSATION CAN BE AWARDED. FINALLY, THE ARTICLE DISCUSSES 'PECUNIARY LOSS' IN TERMS OF ITS DEFINITION IN THE ACT AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT HAS BEEN INTERPRETED BY THE COURTS. IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS INTERFERE WITH THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE VICTIMS COMPENSATION ACT: LACK OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND LACK OF SUFFICIENT MANPOWER TO PROPERLY ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)...KAP