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Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 90. Compensation for Innocent Victims of Crime
§ 9005. Victims' Compensation Assistance Program.
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§ 9005. Victims' Compensation Assistance Program.
(a) This hereby establishes the Victims' Compensation Assistance Program, hereafter the “Agency,” which functions under the authority of the Department of Justice, and which has the sole jurisdiction over the awarding of compensation for claimants.
(b) Executive Director. — The Executive Director must 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 claimants.
(c) The Executive Director and staff shall support the 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 Agency, Council, and Appeals Board.
77 Del. Laws, c. 193, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 247, § 3;
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