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IN Code § 5-2-6.1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-12. Persons Eligible for Assistance

Sec. 12. Except as provided in sections 13 through 15 of this chapter, the following persons are eligible for assistance under this chapter:(1) A resident of Indiana who is a victim of a violent crime committed:(A) in Indiana; or(B) in a jurisdiction other than Indiana, including a foreign country, if the jurisdiction in which the violent crime occurs does not offer assistance to a victim of a violent crime that is substantially similar to the assistance offered under this chapter.(2) A nonresident of Indiana who is a victim of a violent crime committed in Indiana.(3) A surviving spouse or dependent child of a victim of a violent crime who died as a result of that crime.(4) Any other person legally dependent for principal support upon a victim of a violent crime who died as a result of that crime.(5) A person who is injured or killed while trying to prevent a violent crime or an attempted violent crime from occurring in the person's presence or while trying to apprehend a person who had committed a violent crime.(6) A surviving spouse or dependent child of a person who dies as a result of:(A) trying to prevent a violent crime or an attempted violent crime from occurring in the presence of the deceased person; or(B) trying to apprehend a person who had committed a violent crime.(7) A person legally dependent for principal support upon a person who dies as a result of:(A) trying to prevent a violent crime or an attempted violent crime from occurring in the presence of the deceased person; or(B) trying to apprehend a person who had committed a violent crime.(8) A person who is injured or killed while giving aid and assistance to:(A) a law enforcement officer in the performance of the officer's lawful duties; or(B) a member of a fire department who is being obstructed from performing lawful duties.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.36-1997, SEC.4; P.L.161-2013, SEC.1; P.L.113-2014, SEC.6.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-13. Participants in Criminal Acts and Prisoners Not Eligible for Benefits; Exceptions; Award of Compensation to Dependents of Violent Criminals

Sec. 13. (a) Subject to subsection (b) and except as provided in subsection (c), benefits may not be awarded:(1) if the victim sustained the injury as a result of participating or assisting in, or attempting to commit or committing a criminal act;(2) if the injury occurred while the victim was a resident in a county, city, or federal jail or prison or in an institution operated by the department of correction;(3) if the victim profited or would have profited from the criminal act; or(4) if, at the time the injury occurred, the victim was intoxicated and contributed to the commission of an unrelated felony.(b) If the victim is a dependent child or dependent parent of the person who commits a violent crime, compensation may be awarded where justice requires.(c) Benefits may be awarded to a person described in subsection (a)(4) who is the victim of a sex crime under IC 35-42-4, a crime involving domestic or family violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-76), or a crime of domestic violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-78).As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.5; P.L.114-2012, SEC.11.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-13.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-13.5. Only One Claimant per Victim Eligible for a Benefit

Sec. 13.5. The division may not award a benefit to more than one (1) claimant per victim.As added by P.L.121-2006, SEC.6.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-14. Persons Worth More Than $200,000 Not Eligible for Benefits

Sec. 14. (a) Benefits may not be awarded to a claimant under section 12(1), 12(2), 12(3), 12(4), or 15 of this chapter if the victim or claimant had a net worth of greater than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) at the time of suffering bodily injury.(b) Benefits may not be awarded to a claimant under section 12(5), 12(6), 12(7), or 12(8) of this chapter if the victim or claimant had a net worth of greater than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) at the time of suffering bodily injury.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.7.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-15. Payment of Funeral, Burial, or Cremation Expenses of Victim

Sec. 15. (a) If a victim of a violent crime dies as a result of the crime, the division may pay the reasonable expenses incurred for funeral, burial, or cremation.(b) The division shall adopt guidelines to determine when the payment of expenses under subsection (a) is appropriate. In adopting guidelines under this subsection, the division shall consider the availability of other sources of compensation, including township assistance and federal programs.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.8; P.L.129-2009, SEC.3.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-16. Applications for Assistance

Sec. 16. (a) A person eligible for assistance under section 12 of this chapter may file an application for assistance with the division if the violent crime was committed in Indiana.(b) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f), the application must be received by the division not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date the crime was committed. The division may grant an extension of time for good cause shown by the claimant. However, and except as provided in subsections (e) and (f), the division may not accept an application that is received more than two (2) years after the date the crime was committed.(c) The application must be filed in the office of the division in person, through the division's Internet web site, or by first class or certified mail. If requested, the division shall assist a victim in preparing the application.(d) The division shall accept all applications filed in compliance with this chapter. Upon receipt of a complete application, the division shall promptly begin the investigation and processing of an application.(e) An alleged victim of a child sex crime may submit an application to the division until the victim becomes thirty-one (31) years of age or in accordance with subsection (f).(f) An alleged victim of a child sex crime described in IC 35-41-4-2(e) which meets the requirements of IC 35-41-4-2(p) may submit an application to the division not later than five (5) years after the earliest of the date on which:(1) the state first discovers evidence sufficient to charge the offender with the offense through DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis;(2) the state first becomes aware of the existence of a recording (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-273) that provides evidence sufficient to charge the offender with the offense; or(3) a person confesses to the offense.(g) An alleged victim of a battery offense included in IC 35-42-2 upon a child less than fourteen (14) years of age may submit an application to the division not later than five (5) years after the commission of the offense.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.9; P.L.48-2012, SEC.5; P.L.238-2015, SEC.2; P.L.65-2016, SEC.2; P.L.31-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-17. Requirements for Compensation

Sec. 17. (a) Except for an alleged victim of a child sex crime, the division may not award compensation under this chapter unless the violent crime was reported to a law enforcement officer not more than seventy-two (72) hours after the occurrence of the crime.(b) The division may not award compensation under this chapter until:(1) law enforcement and other records concerning the circumstances of the crime are available; and(2) any criminal investigation directly related to the crime has been substantially completed.(c) If the crime involved a motor vehicle, the division may not award compensation under this chapter until an information or indictment alleging the commission of a crime has been filed by a prosecuting attorney.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.10; P.L.129-2009, SEC.4; P.L.48-2012, SEC.6.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-18. Denial of Awards for Failure of Claimants to Cooperate With Law Enforcement Officials

Sec. 18. The division shall deny an award of compensation under this chapter if the claimant fails to fully cooperate with law enforcement personnel in the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of the offender before the date the award is paid.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-19. Forfeit of Awards for Failure of Claimants to Cooperate With Law Enforcement Officials

Sec. 19. A claimant who fails to fully cooperate with law enforcement personnel in the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of the offender after an award is paid forfeits the award.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-20. Suspension of Reporting and Cooperation Requirements

Sec. 20. If:(1) the division finds a compelling reason for failure to report to or cooperate with law enforcement officials; and(2) justice requires;the division may suspend the requirements of section 17, 18, or 19 of this chapter.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-21. Compensable Losses

Sec. 21. (a) This section applies to claims filed with the division after December 31, 2005, and before July 1, 2009.(b) This subsection does not apply to reimbursement for forensic and evidence gathering services provided under section 39 of this chapter.(c) An award may not be made unless the claimant has incurred an out-of-pocket loss of at least one hundred dollars ($100).(d) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the division may order the payment of compensation under this chapter for any of the following:(1) Reasonable expenses incurred for necessary medical, chiropractic, hospital, dental, psychological, optometric, psychiatric, and ambulance services and prescription drugs and prosthetic devices that do not exceed the claimant's out-of-pocket loss.(2) Loss of income the:(A) victim would have earned had the victim not died or been injured, if the victim was employed at the time of the crime; or(B) parent, guardian, or custodian of a victim who is less than eighteen (18) years of age incurred by taking time off work to care for the victim.A claimant seeking reimbursement under this subdivision must provide the division with proof of employment and current wages.(3) Reasonable emergency shelter care expenses, not to exceed the expenses for thirty (30) days, that are incurred for the claimant or a dependent of the claimant to avoid contact with a person who committed the violent crime.(4) Reasonable expense incurred for child care, not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), to replace child care the victim would have supplied had the victim not died or been injured.(5) Loss of financial support the victim would have supplied to legal dependents had the victim not died or been injured.(6) Documented expenses incurred for funeral, burial, or cremation of the victim that do not exceed four thousand dollars ($4,000). The division shall disburse compensation under this subdivision in accordance with guidelines adopted by the division.(7) Other actual expenses resulting from the bodily injury or death of the victim, including costs of mental health care, not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) for the immediate family of a homicide or sex crime victim, and any other actual expenses that the division determines reasonable.(e) If a health care provider accepts payment from the division under this chapter, the health care provider may not require the victim to pay a copayment or an additional fee for the provision of services.(f) A health care provider who seeks compensation from the division under this chapter may not simultaneously seek funding for services provided to a victim from any other source.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.11; P.L.129-2009, SEC.5.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-22. Subrogation of Rights; Notice of Civil Actions

Sec. 22. (a) The state is subrogated to the rights of the claimant to whom an award is granted to the extent of the award.(b) The subrogation rights are against the perpetrator of the crime or a person liable for the pecuniary loss.(c) If the claimant initiates a civil action against the perpetrator of the crime or against the person liable for the pecuniary loss, the claimant shall promptly notify the division of the filing of the civil action.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.161-2013, SEC.3; P.L.113-2014, SEC.8.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-23. Liens on Civil Awards; Deductions; Limits

Sec. 23. (a) In addition to the subrogation rights under section 22 of this chapter, the state is entitled to a lien in the amount of the award on a recovery made by or on behalf of the claimant.(b) The state may:(1) recover the amount under subsection (a) in a separate action; or(2) intervene in an action brought by or on behalf of the claimant.(c) If the claimant brings the action, the claimant may deduct from the money owed to the state under the lien the state's pro rata share of the reasonable expenses for the court suit, including attorney's fees of not more than fifteen percent (15%).As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.12; P.L.161-2013, SEC.4; P.L.113-2014, SEC.9.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-24. Hearing Officers

Sec. 24. The division shall employ sufficient hearing officers to review each application for an award to carry out this chapter.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.15.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-25. Review of Applications; Additional Information

Sec. 25. (a) The division shall review all applications to ensure that the applications are complete.(b) If an application is not complete, the application shall be returned to the applicant with a brief statement of the additional information required.(c) The applicant may, not more than thirty (30) days after receipt of the request for additional information, either supply the information or appeal to the director.(d) The decision of the director is final.(e) If:(1) the applicant does not furnish additional information;(2) additional time is not granted by the director for good cause; or(3) the applicant does not appeal the request not later than thirty (30) days after the request;the application shall be denied.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-26. Investigations

Sec. 26. (a) If an application is complete, the division shall accept the application for filing and investigate the facts stated in the application.(b) As part of the investigation, the division shall verify that:(1) a violent crime was committed;(2) the victim was killed or suffered bodily injury as a result of the crime;(3) the requirements of sections 13, 16(a), 16(b), 17, 18, and 19 of this chapter are met; and(4) out-of-pocket loss exceeded one hundred dollars ($100).As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.161-2013, SEC.5; P.L.113-2014, SEC.10.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-27. Hearings

Sec. 27. (a) A hearing officer may hold a hearing concerning the merits of the application to allow any interested person to appear to offer evidence and argument on any issue relevant to the application or to the facts surrounding the bodily injury or death upon which the application is based.(b) If a hearing is held, the claimant shall be notified in writing by certified mail with return receipt requested fifteen (15) days in advance concerning the date, time, place, and scope of the hearing in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.(c) A hearing must be open to the public unless the hearing officer, in consultation with the director, determines that the hearing or a part of the hearing should be held in private in the interest of the victim or society where justice requires.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-28. Decisions

Sec. 28. (a) Not more than ten (10) days after the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision supported by findings of fact and conclusions of law based on the record from the hearing, the investigation, and the application of the claimant.(b) Copies of the decision shall be mailed to the claimant at the address given in the application and to the attorney general.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.13; P.L.1-2007, SEC.23.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-29. Appeals

Sec. 29. (a) The state or a claimant may appeal the findings of the hearing officer not more than twenty-one (21) days after the date of receipt of the findings by filing a written appeal with the director.(b) If an appeal is filed, the director shall review the matter and place the appeal on the docket for review by the division.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-30. Procedures

Sec. 30. A proceeding under this chapter must be according to procedures adopted by the division.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-31. Denial of Awards Without Opportunity for Hearing Prohibited

Sec. 31. The hearing officer may not deny an award without providing the claimant with an opportunity for a hearing.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-32. Reduction of Awards; Other Conditions

Sec. 32. (a) The division shall reduce an award made under this chapter by the amount of benefits received or to be received from the following sources if those benefits result from or are in any manner attributable to the bodily injury or death upon which the award is based:(1) Benefits from public or private pension programs, including Social Security benefits.(2) Benefits from proceeds of an insurance policy.(3) Benefits under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6.(4) Unemployment compensation benefits.(5) Benefits from other public funds, including Medicaid and Medicare.Compensation must be further reduced or denied to the extent that the claimant's loss is recouped from other collateral sources.(b) The division shall further reduce an award under this chapter by the following:(1) The amount of court ordered restitution actually received by the claimant from the offender.(2) Benefits actually received by the claimant from a third party on behalf of the offender.(c) The division shall determine whether the claimant vigorously pursued recovery against available collateral sources described in this section.(d) If the division finds that a claimant has failed to pursue an applicable collateral source of recovery, the division shall reduce or deny an award under this section by the amount that is available to the claimant through the collateral source.(e) A claimant must exhaust any paid or otherwise compensated vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, or other compensatory time accrued through an employer before applying for benefits. The division may not reimburse the claimant for the use of paid or otherwise compensated vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, or other compensatory time.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.7-2003, SEC.1; P.L.121-2006, SEC.14; P.L.161-2013, SEC.6; P.L.113-2014, SEC.11.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-33. Refund of Award Overpayments

Sec. 33. If:(1) an award is made under this chapter; and(2) the claimant receives a sum required to be deducted under section 32 of this chapter;the claimant shall refund to the state the amount of overpayment.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-34. Denial of Awards Due to Victim's Contributory Conduct

Sec. 34. (a) In determining the amount of the award, the division shall determine whether the victim contributed to the infliction of the victim's injury or death.(b) If the division finds that the victim contributed to the infliction of the victim's injury or death, the division may deny an award.(c) If the division further finds that the victim's contributory conduct was solely attributable to an effort to:(1) prevent a crime from occurring; or(2) apprehend a person who committed a crime;in the victim's presence, the victim's contributory conduct does not render the victim ineligible for compensation.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.15; P.L.161-2013, SEC.7; P.L.113-2014, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-2-6.1-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 2. Law Enforcement|Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes|5-2-6.1-35. Amount of Awards; Joint Payments

Sec. 35. (a) An award to a claimant under this chapter:(1) may not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000); and(2) may not cover the first one hundred dollars ($100) of the claim.(b) The part of an award covering an unpaid bill shall be made payable to the service provider.As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.55-2000, SEC.1; P.L.121-2006, SEC.16.