The proposed rule amendments are intended set forth revised forms utilized for victim compensation.

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
2A-2.002: Claims
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended set forth revised forms utilized for victim compensation.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Revised victim compensation forms.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 960.045(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 960.065, 960.07, 960.12, 960.13, 960.15, 960.16, 960.17, 960.18, 960.195 960.198 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Gwen Roache, Chief, Bureau of Victim Compensation, Department of Legal Affairs, PL-01, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

       2A-2.002 Claims.

Application and benefit payment criteria, limitations and procedures for victim assistance are provided in the publication entitled “Victim Compensation Assistance,” BVC-P001 (September 2007) (January 2000), effective ________ 2-3-00, which is incorporated into these rules by reference. In addition, the following documents are incorporated into this rule by reference:

       (1) BVC 100, entitled “Victim Compensation Claim Form,” (rev. 3/03), effective 5-13-03.

       (2) BVC 100SF, entitled “Victim Compensation Claim Form” (Short Form), (10/99), effective 2-3-00.

       (3) BVC 102, entitled “Filing Time Explanation” (1/99), effective 8-17-99.

       (4) BVC 103, entitled “Reporting Time Explanation” (2/99), effective 8-17-99.

       (5) BVC 104, entitled “Non-Cooperation Explanation” (1/99), effective 8-17-99.

       (6) BVC 105, entitled “Domestic Violence Relocation Certification” (8/01), effective 10-23-01.

       (7) BVC 105A, entitled “Domestic Violence Relocation Expense Worksheet,” (8/01), effective 10-23-01.

       (8) BVC 211, entitled “Notice of Rights – Hearing Request,” (3/99), effective 8-17-99.

       (9) BVC 405, entitled “Employment Report,” (1/99), effective 8-17-99.

       (10) BVC 409, entitled “Treatment Statement,” (2/99), effective 8-17-99.

       (11) BVC 410, entitled “Disability Statement,” (1/99), effective 8-17-99.

       (12) BVC 421, entitled “Notification of Possible Recoupment or Prosecution for Fraud” (8/01), effective 10-23-01.

Specific Authority 960.045(1) FS. Law Implemented 960.065, 960.07, 960.12, 960.13, 960.15, 960.16, 960.17, 960.18, 960.195 960.198 FS. History–New 1-1-92, Amended 11-1-92, 9-13-94, 1-8-96, 6-25-96, 10-1-96, 9-24-97, 8-17-99, 2-3-00, 10-23-01, 5-13-03,__________.