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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 34-A: CORRECTIONS
Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
34-A §1214-A. Elder Victims Restitution Fund

Universal Citation:
34-A ME Rev Stat § 1214-A (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Subchapter 2: DEPARTMENT

§1214-A. Elder Victims Restitution Fund

The Elder Victims Restitution Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established for the purpose of compensating elder victims of financial crimes. [2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).]

1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term "elder victim" means a victim of a crime who is 65 years of age or older.

[ 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW) .]

2. Administration. The Victim Services Coordinator under section 1214 shall administer the fund. All administrative costs of the fund must be absorbed by the department.

[ 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW) .]

3. Funding. Money collected pursuant to Title 18-A, section 2-105 must be deposited into the fund.

[ 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW) .]

4. Use. The fund may be used for the payment of claims of elder victims of financial crimes who are entitled to receive restitution from offenders as a result of the sentences for the crimes in cases in which those offenders are not meeting their restitution obligations.

[ 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW) .]

5. Rules. The commissioner may adopt rules, which are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, to carry out the purposes of this section.

[ 2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2011, c. 241, §3 (NEW).

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