Section 94-03-03-14 - Loss of supportThe division may pay for loss of support to the victim's dependents if the victim had been providing support prior to the date of the criminally injurious conduct.
1.Verification. A claim for loss of support must include verification of the amount of support the victim provided to dependents prior to the criminally injurious conduct. Verification includes federal, state, and local tax forms; social security benefits; veterans' benefits; life insurance; survivor benefits; certified death certificate; guardianship papers when applicable; or other relevant documentation that demonstrates financial dependency, including birth certificates or child support or spousal orders.2.Payment limitations. The division may pay for loss of support on a monthly basis at a rate of not more than three hundred dollars per week. If more than one person is eligible for a loss of support award, the division may apportion the total amount of support payable to each dependent in equal amounts.3.Time limitations. The division may not pay for loss of support for more than a total of six months of benefits.N.D. Admin Code 94-03-03-14
Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2017-363, January 2017, effective 1/1/2017.General Authority: NDCC 54-23.4-04
Law Implemented: NDCC 54-23.4-04, 54-23.4-06