Support for Crime Victim Caregivers: Expanded Restitution for Expenses
This act aims to ease the burden on individuals caring for crime victims by expanding the types of expenses that can be reimbursed. It includes lost income and costs related to victim care, transportation for medical treatment, and participation in legal proceedings. This change will help caregivers recover their incurred expenses more easily, potentially reducing their financial strain.
Key points
Reimbursement for lost income and childcare expenses for those assisting victims during investigation or prosecution.
Coverage for transportation costs for victims' medical, psychiatric, psychological care, and rehabilitation therapies.
Broadens the definition of restitution to include necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by individuals assuming victim's rights.
Status:
Expired
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