RS 46:1831.2

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RS 46:1831.2

§1831.2. Definitions

As used in this Chapter:

(1)"Board" means the Crime Victims Reparations Board as provided in R.S. 46:1803.

(2)"Reparations" means payment of compensation in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter for loss resulting from death by reason of a crime enumerated in this Chapter.

(3)"Victim" means:

(a)Any person who suffers death as a result of a crime committed in this state and covered by this Chapter.

(b)A Louisiana resident who suffers death as a result of a crime described in R.S. 46:1831.4, except that the criminal act occurred outside of this state. In this Subparagraph, "Louisiana resident" means a person who maintained a place of permanent abode in this state at the time the crime was committed for which reparations are sought.

Acts 2023, No. 451, §2.

NOTE: Pursuant to R.S. 46:1831.16, this Chapter will terminate Aug. 1, 2027.