N.M. Admin. Code § 10.40.2.8
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024
Section 10.40.2.8 - APPLICATIONS FOR REPARATIONA. Applications shall be filed on forms provided by the commission.B. Application for reparation must be made to the crime victims reparation commission within two years of the date of the incident giving rise to the application. Filing of the application provided by the commission shall be considered received when the application is postmarked delivered or faxed within the two year time limit to the commission's offices. However, upon approval by the director, the director may find, in his discretion, that the application was received upon oral contact with the commission, or its employees, within two years of the date of the incident.C. Application for reparation must be made directly to employees of the commission. Only the commission's employees are authorized to accept applications.D. In no event shall reparation be given unless application has been made within two years after the injury or death except for minors as described in Subsection A of 10.40.2.9 NMAC of these regulations.E. The word "eligible", as stated in Section 31-22-3 H (2) NMSA 1978, includes Victims of Crime Act eligible programs.G. After receipt of the application, the commission's staff may request additional information or documentation. If the victim/claimant fails to respond to any request of the commission's staff for additional documents or information, the victim's application may be presented to the commission board for denial.N.M. Admin. Code § 10.40.2.8
1/20/89, 11/7/91; 3/14/98; 10.40.2.8 NMAC - Rn & A, 10 NMAC 40.2.8, 08/31/06