53-9-108. Limitation of benefit entitlements to proportionate share of available funds. Claimants receiving benefits under this part are not granted an absolute entitlement to benefits. Benefits must be paid in accordance with the amount of the legislative appropriation. If the office determines at any time that the appropriated funds for a fiscal year will not be an amount that will fully pay all claims, the office may make appropriate proportionate reductions in benefits to all claimants. The reductions do not entitle claimants to future retroactive reimbursements in future fiscal years unless the legislature makes appropriations for retroactive benefits.
History: En. 71-2620 by Sec. 20, Ch. 527, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-2620; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 124, L. 2001.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 9. Services for Victims of Crime
Part 1. The Crime Victims Compensation Act of Montana
53-9-102. Legislative purpose and intent
53-9-104. Powers and duties of office
53-9-105. Rehabilitation of victims
53-9-107. Public inspection and disclosure of office's records
53-9-108. Limitation of benefit entitlements to proportionate share of available funds
53-9-110. Receipt of federal funds
53-9-111. Penalty for fraudulently obtaining benefits
53-9-112. Sale of confidential criminal justice information prohibited -- penalty
53-9-113. Crime victims compensation account
53-9-114. through 53-9-120 reserved
53-9-121. Application for compensation
53-9-123. Evidence of condition
53-9-124. Enforcement of office's orders -- improper assertion of privilege
53-9-125. Limitations on awards
53-9-126. Tentative award of compensation
53-9-127. Award of compensation
53-9-128. Compensation benefits
53-9-129. Award not subject to execution, attachment, garnishment, or assignment -- exception
53-9-130. Reconsideration and review of office's decisions
53-9-133. Effect of award on probation and parole of offender