New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle M - Office of Victim Services
Part 525 - Practice And Procedure Before The Office Of Victim Services
Section 525.22 - Victim assistance programs or vaps
Universal Citation: 9 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 525.22
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) Victim Assistance Programs may assist claimants in the preparation of claims for presentation to the office and requests for emergency awards pursuant to section 525.11 of this Part.
(1) If a VAP is listed on a claim form,
the office shall be permitted to discuss such claim(s) with the VAP
notwithstanding the provisions of section
633 of the Executive Law.
(2) If a VAP is not listed on a claim form
and the claimant subsequently wishes the VAP to assist them with the office,
the claimant may authorize a representative pursuant to section
525.3(c)
of this Part from the VAP. Pursuant to section
633 of the Executive Law, the office shall
be unable to discuss a claim with a third party unless so authorized and
designated by the claimant.
(b) Victim Assistance Programs receiving State funds or State-authorized payments from the office pursuant to the terms of a contract or memorandum of understanding shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and any applicable contractual or memorandum of understanding language entered into with the office. Applicable state regulations shall include, but not be limited to this section and section 525.24 of this Part.
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