N.Y. Exec. Law § 620

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapters 1-49, 52, and 61-117
Section 620 - Declaration of policy and legislative intent

The legislature recognizes that many innocent persons suffer personal physical injury or death as a result of criminal acts. Such persons or their dependents may thereby suffer disability, incur financial hardships, or become dependent upon public assistance. The legislature finds and determines that there is a need for government financial assistance for such victims of crime. Accordingly, it is the legislature's intent that aid, care and support be provided by the state, as a matter of grace, for such victims of crime.

N.Y. Exec. Law § 620