N.J. Admin. Code § 13:75-5.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 13:75-5.2 - Stolen funds

(a) The Office may make an emergency award in an amount not to exceed $ 1,000 for compensation for funds stolen directly from the person of the victim, whether or not the victim suffered any personal injury, except in the case of a burglary, wherein no such award shall be made.

(b) Eligibility for an emergency award under the section is limited to those meeting the following conditions:

1. The victim is over 60 years of age or disabled as defined pursuant to the Federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 416(i);

2. The victim's income in excess of Social Security benefits does not exceed the limits adopted by the Department of Human Services as the standard of need for the General Assistance program;

3. The victim has filed a police report indicating the amount of money stolen;

4. The victim has cooperated with investigative and prosecutorial authorities;

5. The victim has identified the source of the funds stolen;

6. The Office is satisfied that there are no other sources available to provide the victim with funds necessary to cover immediate costs of essential shelter, food, or medical expenses; and

7. The victim is the innocent victim of any one offense enumerated in 52:4B-11, except burglary.

(c) A victim shall not receive an emergency award pursuant to this section for more than two separate incidents of crime victimization, nor receive more than one such award within a period of 36 consecutive months.

(d) Any such emergency award made shall be included in the final amount of compensation within the statutory maximum as set forth in this chapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:75-5.2

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 1852(c), effective 11/1/2021