(a) To the extent that they may be under the administrative control of the Administrative Office of the Courts, as of July 1, 2009, the Executive Director and staff of the Violent Crime Compensation Board are transferred to the Department of Justice for budgetary and administrative purposes. Such employees shall be deemed to be employees of the Department of Justice with all benefits they may have accrued in the classified service as of July 1, 2009.
(b) The Advisory Council shall be established on July 1, 2009, and allow for the appointment of the 7 Advisory Council members by the Governor.
(c) The effective date for new process and procedures under the Victims' Compensation Assistance Program shall be August 30, 2009.
(d) The effective date for all new and pending claims to be processed through the newly established Victims' Compensation Assistance Program shall be August 30, 2009.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 90. COMPENSATION FOR INNOCENT VICTIMS OF CRIME
§ 9001. Declaration of purpose.
§ 9004. Functions of the Council.
§ 9005. Victims' Compensation Assistance Program.
§ 9006. Function of the Agency.
§ 9007. Victims' Compensation Assistance Program Appeals Board.
§ 9008. Function of the Appeals Board.
§ 9009. Administrative provisions; compensation.
§ 9010. Denial of claim; reduction.
§ 9011. Payment of compensation.
§ 9012. Form of claim; investigation—hearing.
§ 9014. Recovery from the criminal.
§ 9015. Assignment and subrogation.
§ 9019. Oaths; production of witnesses and records.
§ 9021. Persons to whom chapter applicable.
§ 9023. Payment for forensic medical examinations for victims of sexual offense.
§ 9024. Payment for child psychological assessments and short-term counseling.