49.300 Powers and duties of Crime Victims Compensation Board.
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In addition to the powers and authority outlined in KRS 49.020, the Crime Victims Compensation Board has the power and duty to:
(1)Promulgate, amend, and repeal suitable administrative regulations to carry out the
provisions and purposes of KRS 49.270 to 49.490, including administrative
regulations for the approval of attorney's fees for representation before the board or
upon judicial review;
(2)Hear and determine all matters relating to claims for compensation, and the power
to reinvestigate or reopen claims without regard to statutes of limitations;
(3)Request from prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement officers investigations and
data to enable the board to determine whether, and the extent to which, a claimant
qualifies for compensation. The statute providing confidentiality for juvenile
session of District Court records does not apply to proceedings under KRS 49.270
to 49.490;
(4)Hold hearings in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B. The powers
provided in this subsection may be delegated by the board to any member or
employee thereof. If necessary to carry out any of its powers and duties, the board
may petition any Circuit Court for an order;
(5)Upon the filing of an application by a claimant, negotiate binding fee settlements
with the providers of services to claimants that may be eligible for an award under
KRS 49.370(2);
(6)Make available for public inspection all board decisions and opinions,
administrative regulations, written statements of policy, and interpretations
formulated, promulgated, or used by it in discharging its functions. Materials made
available pursuant to this subsection shall be edited to remove personal identifying
information of any victim. Materials made available pursuant to this subsection
after July 15, 2024, shall be made available on the board's website;
(7)Publicize widely the availability of reparations, the availability of emergency
awards, and information regarding the claims therefor;
(8)Make an annual report, by January 1 of each year, of its activities for the preceding
fiscal year to the Office of the State Budget Director and to the Legislative
Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations
and Revenue. Each annual report shall set forth a complete operating and financial
statement covering its operations during the year;
(9)Create an electronic application process on its website, with explanatory materials
and easily understood forms;
(10)Notify all applicants of their right to counsel;
(11)Ensure that its forms and published materials are clear, easily understandable, and
available in a variety of formats and languages to maximize the accessibility of the
compensation process;
(12)By August 1, 2025, create and implement a tracking process for claims filed with
the board. The tracking process shall include a public portal allowing victims to
access the system; and
(13)By August 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, report to the Governor and to the