Section 46:1831.2 - DefinitionsAs used in this Chapter:
(1) "Board" means the Crime Victims Reparations Board as provided in R.S. 46:1803.(2) "Reparations" means payment of compensation in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter for loss resulting from death by reason of a crime enumerated in this Chapter.(3) "Victim" means: (a) Any person who suffers death as a result of a crime committed in this state and covered by this Chapter.(b) A Louisiana resident who suffers death as a result of a crime described in R.S. 46:1831.4, except that the criminal act occurred outside of this state. In this Subparagraph, "Louisiana resident" means a person who maintained a place of permanent abode in this state at the time the crime was committed for which reparations are sought.Pursuant to R.S. 46:1831.16, this Chapter will terminate Aug. 1, 2027.