Code of Massachusetts Regulations
940 CMR - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Title 940 CMR 14.00 - Compensation Of Victims Of Violent Crimes
Section 14.04 - Persons Eligible for Compensation

Universal Citation: 940 MA Code of Regs 940.14

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Persons Eligible. The following persons are eligible for compensation:

(a) Victims as defined in 940 CMR 14.03;

(b) Dependents and family members of homicide victims;

(c) Persons who assume homemaker responsibilities as provided for in 940 CMR 14.06(7)(e);

(d) Persons who actually incur burial expenses directly related to the death of a victim in accordance with 940 CMR 14.06(2) or (3);

(e) Parent or legal guardian in accordance with 940 CMR 14.06(5);

(f) Persons who incur the costs of "Crime Scene Cleanup services" in accordance with 940 CMR 14.06(11); and

(g) Persons who incur the costs of "Security Measures" in accordance with 940 CMR 14.06(13).

(2) Estates. The estate of a victim is not eligible for compensation.

(3) Date of Crime. Claims for compensation shall be regulated as follows:

(a) Regardless of the victim's age on the date of the crime, claims shall be regulated as follows:
1.940 CMR 14.00 governs claims arising out of crimes occurring on or after July 1, 2013. However, 940 CMR 14.06(14): Catastrophic Injury Loss, shall govern all claims regardless of when the crime occurred or was reported;

2. Claims arising out of crimes occurring on November 5, 2010, but before July 1, 2013, shall be governed by the previous version of 940 CMR 14.00, effective November 5, 2010.

(b) For victims younger than 18 years old at the time of the crime, 940 CMR 14.06(5): Mental Health Counseling will govern all claims regardless of when the crime was reported.

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