Indiana Code
Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes
5-2-6.1-26. Investigations

Sec. 26. (a) If an application is complete, the division shall accept the application for filing and investigate the facts stated in the application.
(b) As part of the investigation, the division shall verify that:
(1) a violent crime was committed;
(2) the victim was killed or suffered bodily injury as a result of the crime;
(3) the requirements of sections 13, 16(a), 16(b), 17, 18, and 19 of this chapter are met; and
(4) out-of-pocket loss exceeded one hundred dollars ($100).
As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.161-2013, SEC.5; P.L.113-2014, SEC.10.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 5. State and Local Administration

Article 2. Law Enforcement

Chapter 6.1. Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes

5-2-6.1-0.2. Application of Certain Amendments to Predecessor Statute

5-2-6.1-0.5. "Bodily Injury"

5-2-6.1-1. Claimant

5-2-6.1-2. Division

5-2-6.1-2.5. "Emergency Shelter Care"

5-2-6.1-3. Fund

5-2-6.1-4. Institute

5-2-6.1-5. Intoxicated

5-2-6.1-5.5. "Motor Vehicle"

5-2-6.1-5.7. Out-of-Pocket Loss

5-2-6.1-6. Person

5-2-6.1-6.7. Terrorist Act

5-2-6.1-7. Victim

5-2-6.1-7.5. Victim of a Child Sex Crime

5-2-6.1-8. Violent Crime

5-2-6.1-9. Violent Crime Compensation Unit

5-2-6.1-10. Duties of Division

5-2-6.1-11. Powers of Division

5-2-6.1-11.5. Confidentiality

5-2-6.1-12. Persons Eligible for Assistance

5-2-6.1-13. Participants in Criminal Acts and Prisoners Not Eligible for Benefits; Exceptions; Award of Compensation to Dependents of Violent Criminals

5-2-6.1-13.5. Repealed

5-2-6.1-14. Repealed

5-2-6.1-15. Payment of Funeral, Burial, or Cremation Expenses of Victim

5-2-6.1-16. Applications for Assistance

5-2-6.1-17. Requirements for Compensation

5-2-6.1-18. Denial of Awards for Failure of Claimants to Cooperate With Law Enforcement Officials

5-2-6.1-19. Forfeit of Awards for Failure of Claimants to Cooperate With Law Enforcement Officials

5-2-6.1-20. Suspension of Reporting and Cooperation Requirements

5-2-6.1-21. Compensable Losses

5-2-6.1-21.1. Compensable Losses; Health Care Provider Compensation

5-2-6.1-22. Subrogation of Rights; Notice of Civil Actions

5-2-6.1-23. Liens on Civil Awards; Deductions; Limits

5-2-6.1-24. Hearing Officers

5-2-6.1-25. Review of Applications; Additional Information

5-2-6.1-26. Investigations

5-2-6.1-27. Hearings

5-2-6.1-28. Decisions

5-2-6.1-29. Appeals

5-2-6.1-30. Procedures

5-2-6.1-31. Denial of Awards Without Opportunity for Hearing Prohibited

5-2-6.1-32. Reduction of Awards; Other Conditions

5-2-6.1-33. Refund of Award Overpayments

5-2-6.1-34. Denial of Awards Due to Victim's Contributory Conduct

5-2-6.1-35. Amount of Awards; Joint Payments

5-2-6.1-36. Emergency Awards

5-2-6.1-37. Repealed

5-2-6.1-37.5. Contingency Fee at Hearing May Not Exceed 10%

5-2-6.1-38. Exemption of Awards From Process

5-2-6.1-39. Payment of Forensic Medical Exams and Additional Forensic Services

5-2-6.1-40. Compensation Fund; Establishment

5-2-6.1-41. Compensation Fund; Composition

5-2-6.1-42. Compensation Fund; Reversion of Money and Income

5-2-6.1-43. Computation and Payment of Awards

5-2-6.1-44. Suspension of Payments; Prorated Payments

5-2-6.1-45. Liability for Determinations

5-2-6.1-46. Rules

5-2-6.1-47. Forfeit of Awards for Forgery, Fraud, or Deception

5-2-6.1-48. Expenses of Administration

5-2-6.1-49. Secured Storage Fund