Modifies Department of Justice crime victim compensation program. Modifies Department of Justice crime victim compensation program. Expands definition of "compensable crime." Provides that law enforcement notification of commission of crime must occur within reasonable time. Provides that law enforcement notification requirement is satisfied if victim took other specified actions. Authorizes compensation for counseling expenses for witness to death of victim and increases maximum counseling benefit for friend or acquaintance of deceased victim. Provides that medication prescribed in conjunction with counseling expenses is compensable. Authorizes compensation for lost wages for parents of minor victim. Authorizes compensation for cleaning expenses related to death of person. Increases maximum funeral expense benefit. Provides that claims associated with review of assailant's case or hearing on assailant's release do not expire.
Repeals provisions directing department not to process compensation application if victim owes financial obligation associated with prior criminal conviction.
Provides that information submitted to department by applicant is confidential.
Eliminates provisions directing department to notify district attorney when compensation claim is filed and defer compensation if prosecution is pending.
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