Section 649.17 - Relocation Benefits(a) All cash payments or reimbursement for expenses incurred in relocating must be necessary as a direct result of the crime. The amount of reimbursement paid by the Board shall not exceed the statutory maximum, less the amount of reimbursement available from other sources.(b) Determinations by law enforcement or mental health providers may be provided in a manner determined by the Board, which may include, but are not limited to, in writing, by telephone, or other electronic means.(c) One claimant per crime giving rise to the relocation means that only one member of a household may receive relocation benefits even if more than one member of a household is a direct victim of the qualifying crime.(d) A higher level of scrutiny will apply to reimbursement requests if a significant amount of time has elapsed between the qualifying crime and the date of the relocation.(e) Relocation expenses may include but are not limited to housing deposits, utility deposits, telephone deposits, connection fees, temporary lodging costs, emergency food expenses, emergency clothing costs, emergency costs of personal items, and other necessary expenses.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 649.17
1. New section filed 6-12-2009; operative 7-12-2009 (Register 2009, No. 24). For prior history, see Register 2007, No. 49.
2. Amendment of subsections (c) and (e) filed 1-6-2011; operative 2-5-2011 (Register 2011, No. 1). Note: Authority cited: Sections 13920 and 13974, Government Code. Reference: Section 13957, Government Code.
1. New section filed 6-12-2009; operative 7-12-2009 (Register 2009, No. 24). For prior history, see Register 2007, No. 49.
2. Amendment of subsections (c) and (e) filed 1-6-2011; operative 2-5-2011 (Register 2011, No. 1).