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    Crime Victims Reimbursement Board

    Also known as:
    Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board
    Active dates:1974-
    Authority:
    Minn. Stat. 611A.55
    1974 Minn. Laws Chap. 463 Sec. 5
    2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 52 Art. 5 Sec. 62
    Rule(s):
    Minn. Rules Chap. 3050
    Function:

    The Reparations Program assists crime victims with their financial losses as they recover from a violent crime. The Reparations Board meets once a month to review and decide contested claims and conduct related business.

    History:

    The Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board is a state program that was established by the Legislature in 1974 in response to increased public concern for victims of violent crime and to help victims with their financial losses and aid in their recovery from a violent crime. Their mission is to reduce the economic impact of violent crime on victims and their families by providing direct financial assistance; and to hold criminal offenders accountable for the costs of crime through improved collection of restitution and civil awards.

    The Board is responsible for distributing funds in accordance with the Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 611A.51 to 611A.68. The Board is also governed by Minnesota Rules 3050.0100 to 3050.4100.

    In the 2023 legislative session, the board's name was changed to the Crime Victims Reimbursement Board (Laws of Minnesota 2023, chapter 52 article 5 section 62). 
    Advisory to:
    Office of Justice Programs, Minnesota Department of Public Safety
    Membership:

    Three members; 4-year terms; appointed by commissioner of public safety. One member must be a medical or osteopathic physician, and one member must have been a victim of a crime.

    Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978.

    Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.

    Internet resource:
    Crime Victims Reparations Board
    Reports:
    Minnesota Crime Victimes Reparations Board Annual Report (2003 - )
    Note: The Legislative Reference Library may have additional reports on or by this group available through our catalog.
    Documents/Articles:
    Financial help for victims of violent crime. Office of Justice Programs Brochure, 9/1/2016.
    News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1974-2016.
    Record last updated: 10/30/2024
     

    Please contact a librarian with any questions. The Minnesota Agencies database is a work in progress.

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