ORS Chapter 147

Chapter 147 — Victimsof Crime and Acts of Mass Destruction

 

2009 EDITION

 

VICTIMSOF CRIME & ACTS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

 

PROCEDUREIN CRIMINAL MATTERS GENERALLY

 

COMPENSATIONOF CRIME VICTIMS

 

(GeneralProvisions)

 

147.005     Definitions

 

147.015     Eligibilityfor compensation; generally

 

147.025     Eligibilityof person not victim or dependent of deceased victim

 

147.035     Compensablelosses; rules

 

147.045     Notificationof district attorney upon filing of compensation claim; deferral ofcompensation proceedings; emergency awards

 

147.055     Emergencyawards; amount; effect on final award

 

147.065     Limitationon time for commencing action for compensable crime

 

(CompensationProcedure)

 

147.105     Applicationfor compensation; contents; additional information or materials; amendedapplications; effect of criminal conviction of applicant

 

147.115     Confidentialityof application information; board proceedings; use of record; witnesses beforeboard

 

147.125     Determiningamount of compensation; deduction of other benefits

 

147.135     Processingcompensation application; order; contents

 

147.145     Reviewof order; reconsideration; notice to applicant

 

147.155     Appealto Workers’ Compensation Board; hearing; record; evidence considered; boarddetermination not subject to further review

 

147.165     Paymentof awards; awards to minors and incompetents

 

(AdministrativeProvisions)

 

147.205     Authorityof Department of Justice; assistance from other agencies; rules; examination ofvictims; reports to Governor and Legislative Assembly

 

147.215     AttorneyGeneral as legal adviser to department; assistance by governmental agencies

 

147.225     CriminalInjuries Compensation Account

 

147.227     Disbursementof moneys to be used for victims’ assistance programs; qualifications; rules

 

147.231     Disbursementof moneys to provide services to victims of crimes; rules

 

147.240     Departmentof Justice to submit claims to account for payment of awards

 

147.245     Dispositionof moneys recovered from assailant; disposition of gifts or grants

 

147.255     Recoveryof moneys paid on fraudulent claims; recovery of fees

 

147.275     Proceedsof compensable crime; escrow account for benefit of victims; notice;distribution; hearing; rules; definitions

 

(Recoveryof Assistance)

 

147.281     Definitions

 

147.283     Noticeto Department of Justice of claim or action to enforce claim for injuries

 

147.285     Creationof lien

 

147.287     Perfectionof lien

 

147.289     Noticeof lien; form

 

147.292     Noticeof amount of judgment, settlement or compromise

 

147.294     Liabilityof person making payment after notice of lien is recorded

 

147.296     Actionfor failure to provide notice

 

147.298     Whereaction may be initiated

 

(MiscellaneousProvisions)

 

147.305     Effectof criminal conviction on compensation proceedings

 

147.315     Chargingfees to applicants prohibited

 

147.325     Compensationnot subject to assignment or legal process prior to receipt by beneficiary

 

147.335     Compensationrights not to survive beneficiary; death of beneficiary after filing ofapplication

 

147.345     Statesubrogated to rights accruing to beneficiary; suit by state against assailant;disposition of proceeds; settlement

 

147.365     Lawenforcement agencies to inform crime victims of compensation procedure;agencies not civilly liable for failure to comply

 

SERVICESTO VICTIMS OF ACTS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

 

147.367     Servicesto victims of acts of mass destruction; Department of Justice

 

PAYMENTOF COSTS OF MEDICAL ASSESSMENT

 

(ChildAbuse Medical Assessment)

 

147.390     Childabuse medical assessment; payment by department

 

147.391     Limitationon obligation of Criminal Injuries Compensation Account under ORS 147.390

 

(SexualAssault Medical Assessment)

 

147.395     Definitions

 

147.397     Paymentof costs; form; provider reimbursement

 

147.399     SexualAssault Victims’ Emergency Medical Response Fund

 

CRIMEVICTIMS’ RIGHTS

 

147.405     Shorttitle

 

147.410     Purpose

 

147.415     Severability

 

147.417     Victimto be notified of constitutional rights

 

147.419     Authorityof victim to obtain copy of transcript or tape of criminal proceeding

 

147.421     Informationabout defendant that public body is required to provide to victim

 

147.425     Personalrepresentative

 

147.430     Speedytrial

 

OREGONDOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SERVICES FUND

 

147.450     Definitions

 

147.453     OregonDomestic and Sexual Violence Services Fund

 

147.456     Planfor allocation of funds; Department of Justice

 

147.459     Considerationsin developing plan

 

147.462     Limitson expenditures from fund

 

147.465     Grantmaking;rules

 

147.468     Authorityof Department of Justice

 

147.471     Advisorycouncil

 

EFFECTUATIONOF CRIME VICTIMS’ CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

 

147.500     Definitions

 

147.502     Generalprovisions

 

147.504     Scope

 

147.508     Reconsiderationof release decision

 

147.510     Criticalstage of criminal proceeding; notice to court

 

147.512     Pleaand sentencing hearings

 

147.515     Claims

 

147.517     Notice;order to show cause; response

 

147.520     Resolutionof claim when response not filed

 

147.522     Issuethat will have impact on trial; challenge to designation as victim or victim’spresence at trial

 

147.525     Reschedulingmatters affected by claim, response or motion

 

147.530     Hearingon claim, response or motion; order

 

147.533     Waiverof remedy

 

147.535     Appealsgenerally

 

147.537     Appellatereview as matter of right; notice of interlocutory appeal; service; response

 

147.539     Discretionaryreview

 

147.542     Staypending appeal

 

147.545     AttorneyGeneral certification; intervention

 

147.550     Establishmentof requirements and procedures by Chief Justice by rule or order

 

147.575     Recommendationsfor achieving full compliance with victims’ rights laws; model rules,procedures or policies

 

COMPENSATIONOF CRIME VICTIMS

 

(GeneralProvisions)

 

      147.005Definitions.As used in ORS 135.905 and 147.005 to 147.367 unless the context requiresotherwise:

      (1)“Applicant” means:

      (a)Any victim of a compensable crime who applies to the Department of Justice forcompensation under ORS 135.905 and 147.005 to 147.367;

      (b)Any person who was a dependent of a deceased victim at the time of the death ofthat victim;

      (c)Any person who is a survivor of a deceased victim; or

      (d)Any person eligible for compensation under ORS 147.025.

      (2)“Board” means the Workers’ Compensation Board.

      (3)“Child” means an unm