1999 Florida Code
TITLE XLVII CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS
Chapter 960 Victim Assistance
960.195 Awards to elderly persons or disabled adults for property loss.
960.195 Awards to elderly persons or disabled adults for property loss.--Notwithstanding the criteria in s. 960.13, for crime victim compensation awards, the department may award a maximum of $500 to elderly persons or disabled adults who suffer a property loss that causes a substantial diminution in their quality of life when:
(1) There is proof that a criminal or delinquent act was committed;
(2) The criminal or delinquent act is reported to law enforcement authorities within 72 hours;
(3) The victim cooperates with law enforcement authorities in the investigation of the criminal or delinquent act;
(4) There is proof that the tangible personal property in question belonged to the claimant;
(5) The claimant did not contribute to the criminal or delinquent act;
(6) There is no other source of reimbursement or indemnification available to the claimant; and
(7) The claimant would not be able to replace the tangible personal property in question without incurring a serious financial hardship.
History.--s. 4, ch. 96-315.
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