2016 Delaware Code
Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
CHAPTER 90. COMPENSATION FOR INNOCENT VICTIMS OF CRIME
§ 9005. Victim Compensation Assistance Program.
(a) This hereby establishes the Victim Compensation Assistance Program, hereafter the "Agency,'' which shall function under the authority of the Department of Justice and which shall have the sole jurisdiction over the awarding of compensation for victims of crime.
(b) Executive Director. — The Executive Director shall be appointed by and report to the Attorney General. The Executive Director shall manage the Agency staff and supervise the claims review process and payment of compensation to victims.
(c) The Executive Director and staff shall support the Advisory Council and the Appeals Board.
(d) Staff. — The Executive Director may employ staff and contract for services as necessary and authorized to carry out the purpose of the Victim Compensation Assistance Program, Advisory Council and Appeals Board. The total number of employees of the Agency shall not exceed 8 at any given time.
77 Del. Laws, c. 193, § 1.;
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