NCJ Number
195069
Date Published
2001
Length
42 pages
Annotation
This report contains Statutory and Rule Changes, Case Summaries, and Statistical Reports for Fiscal Year 2000 for the State of New Jersey.
Abstract
Statutory and Rule Changes section authorizes Supplemental Compensation for Rehabilitative Services for Catastrophic Injured Crime Victims; adds to Victims Bill of Rights the Right to display A Photograph of the Victim at the Time of Sentencing; codifies Maximum Weekly Award Permitted for Calendar Years; sets Limitation on Number of Counseling Sessions for Incidents Prior to September 1, 1997; redefines "Direct Victim" in homicide cases; and authorizes Supplemental Compensation for Rehabilitative Services for Catastrophic Injured Crime Victim. Case Summaries include detailed narratives of situations leading to victims' applications to the Board for compensation for funeral expenses, compensable claims, medical expenses and loss of earnings. The final disposition of each claim is reported including the reasoning for the decision made. Statistical Reports include: Revenue Report; Claims Processing Report; Claims Received by Crime Code; Federal Performance Report, October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000; Reason Cases Were Not Compensated; Hot-Line Statistical Report; VOCA Target Crime Victim and Crime Category; VCCB Referrals to Agencies; Agencies; Referral to VCCB; and Miscellaneous.