72-1018. AWARD OF COMPENSATION. (1) The commission shall award compensation benefits under this chapter, if satisfied by a preponderance of the evidence that the requirements for compensation have been met.
(2) An award may be made whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted. Proof of conviction of a person whose acts give rise to a claim is conclusive evidence that the crime was committed unless an application for rehearing or an appeal of the conviction is pending or a rehearing or new trial has been ordered.
(3) The commission may suspend the proceedings pending disposition of a criminal prosecution that has been commenced or is imminent and may make a tentative award under section 72-1017, Idaho Code.
History:
[72-1018, added 1986, ch. 337, sec. 1, p. 830.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 72 - WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND RELATED LAWS -- INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
Chapter 10 - CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION
Section 72-1001 - SHORT TITLE.
Section 72-1002 - LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND INTENT.
Section 72-1003 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 72-1004 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION.
Section 72-1005 - REHABILITATION OF VICTIMS.
Section 72-1006 - ATTORNEYS’ FEES.
Section 72-1007 - PUBLIC INSPECTION AND DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION’S RECORDS.
Section 72-1008 - LIMITATION OF BENEFIT ENTITLEMENTS TO PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF AVAILABLE FUNDS.
Section 72-1009 - CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION ACCOUNT.
Section 72-1010 - RECEIPT OF FUNDS.
Section 72-1011 - PENALTY FOR FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING BENEFITS.
Section 72-1012 - APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION.
Section 72-1013 - INFORMAL HEARINGS.
Section 72-1014 - EVIDENCE OF CONDITION.
Section 72-1015 - ENFORCEMENT OF COMMISSION’S ORDERS — IMPROPER ASSERTION OF PRIVILEGE.
Section 72-1016 - LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS.
Section 72-1017 - TENTATIVE AWARD OF COMPENSATION.
Section 72-1018 - AWARD OF COMPENSATION.
Section 72-1019 - COMPENSATION BENEFITS.
Section 72-1021 - RECONSIDERATION AND REVIEW OF COMMISSION’S DECISIONS.
Section 72-1023 - SUBROGATION.
Section 72-1024 - EFFECT OF AWARD ON PROBATION AND PAROLE OF OFFENDER.