Establishes within the Department of Justice the United States Victim Compensation Board to administer the victim compensation program established by this Act.
Permits any victim of a Federal crime involving violence or the threat of violence, or a surviving dependent of such victim, to file a claim with the Board for compensation for personal injury.
Directs the Board to determine the amount of pecuniary loss to be awarded. Establishes certain prerequisites to recovery. Sets the maximum recovery at $50,000 for each incident.
Establishes in the Treasury the Victim Compensation Fund into which shall be deposited a certain portion of all fines paid for Federal crimes. Requires compensation under this Act to be made from this fund.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
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