Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 7.68 - Victims of Crimes—Compensation, Assistance.
7.68.915 - Savings—Statute of limitations—1982 1st ex.s. c 8.

RCW 7.68.915
Savings—Statute of limitations—1982 1st ex.s. c 8.

Nothing in chapter 8, Laws of 1982 1st ex. sess., affects or impairs any right to benefits existing prior to *the effective date of this act. For injuries occurring on and after July 1, 1981, and before *the effective date of this act, the statute of limitations for filing claims under this chapter shall begin to run on *the effective date of this act.

[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 8 § 3.]
NOTES:

*Reviser's note: For "the effective date of this act," see note following RCW 7.68.035.


Effective dates—Intent—Reports—1982 1st ex.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 7.68.035.

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions

Chapter 7.68 - Victims of Crimes—Compensation, Assistance.

7.68.015 - Program to be operated within conditions and limitations.

7.68.020 - Definitions.

7.68.030 - Duties of the director—General provisions—Testimony by medical providers.

7.68.031 - Sending notices, orders, payments to claimants.

7.68.032 - Transmission of amounts payable.

7.68.033 - Protection of payments—Payment after death—Time limitations for filing—Confinement in institution.

7.68.034 - Direct deposit or electronic payment of benefits.

7.68.035 - Penalty assessments in addition to fine or bail forfeiture—Distribution—Establishment of crime victim and witness programs in county—Contribution required from cities and towns.

7.68.045 - Crime victims' compensation account—Created.

7.68.050 - Right of action for damages—Election—Effect of election or recovery—Lien of state.

7.68.060 - Applications for benefits—Accrual of rights.

7.68.061 - Who not entitled to compensation.

7.68.062 - Application for compensation—Treating provider shall provide assistance.

7.68.063 - Beneficiaries' application for compensation.

7.68.064 - Application for change in compensation.

7.68.066 - Medical examinations required by department—Medical bureau—Disputes.

7.68.070 - Benefits—Right to and amount—Limitations.

7.68.071 - Determination of permanent total disability.

7.68.072 - Aggravation, diminution, or termination of disability.

7.68.073 - Reduction in disability compensation—Recovery of overpayments—Notice—Waiver—Application—Adjustments due to federal reductions.

7.68.074 - Compensation for loss of or damage to clothing or footwear.

7.68.075 - Marital status—Payment for or on account of children.

7.68.076 - Proof of contribution made by deceased victim.

7.68.077 - Nonresident alien beneficiary.

7.68.080 - Reimbursement of costs for transportation, medical services, counseling—Medical examinations—Regulatory inspection program.

7.68.085 - Cap on medical benefits—Alternative programs.

7.68.090 - Establishment of funds.

7.68.092 - Health care professionals to maintain proper credentials and educational standards—Standards for treatment.

7.68.093 - Medical examinations—Department to monitor quality and objectivity.

7.68.094 - Medical examinations—Refusal to submit—Travel expenses—Compensation for time lost.

7.68.095 - Extent and duration of treatment.

7.68.096 - Medical providers—Failure to report or comply as required.

7.68.101 - Duties of attending physician or licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner—Medical information.

7.68.110 - Appeals.

7.68.111 - Payment of compensation after appeal—Enforcement of order—Penalty.

7.68.120 - Reimbursement—Restitution to victim—Notice—Fees—Order to withhold and deliver—Limitation.

7.68.125 - Erroneous or fraudulent payment—Erroneous failure to make payment—Repayment orders—Right to contest orders—Lien.

7.68.126 - Recovery of overpayments.

7.68.130 - Public or private insurance—Attorneys' fees and costs of victim.

7.68.140 - Confidentiality.

7.68.145 - Release of information in performance of official duties.

7.68.150 - Benefits, payments and costs to be funded and accounted for separately.

7.68.155 - Information on funding availability, payments, administrative costs—Posting on departmental website.

7.68.160 - Claims of persons injured prior to effective date.

7.68.165 - Application of chapter to claims filed under RCW 7.68.160.

7.68.170 - Examination costs of sexual assault victims paid by state.

7.68.175 - Examination costs of assault of a child victims paid by state.

7.68.176 - Examination costs of assault of a child victims—Annual report.

7.68.200 - Payment for reenactments of crimes—Contracts—Deposits—Damages.

7.68.210 - Payment may be directed based on contract.

7.68.220 - Notice published of moneys in escrow.

7.68.230 - Payment to accused if charges dismissed, acquitted.

7.68.240 - Payment if no actions pending.

7.68.250 - Persons not guilty for mental reasons deemed convicted.

7.68.260 - Time for filing action begins when escrow account established.

7.68.270 - Escrow moneys may be used for legal representation.

7.68.280 - Actions to avoid law null and void.

7.68.290 - Restitution—Disposition when victim dead or not found.

7.68.300 - Finding.

7.68.310 - Property subject to seizure and forfeiture.

7.68.320 - Seizure and forfeiture—Procedure.

7.68.330 - Seizure and forfeiture—Distribution of proceeds.

7.68.340 - Seizure and forfeiture—Remedies nondefeatable and supplemental.

7.68.350 - Washington state task force against the trafficking of persons.

7.68.360 - Human trafficking—Coordinated state agency protocols.

7.68.370 - Trafficking of persons—Clearinghouse on human trafficking—Functions.

7.68.380 - Commercially sexually exploited children receiving center programs.

7.68.390 - Commercially sexually exploited children receiving center programs—Referrals.

7.68.801 - Commercially sexually exploited children statewide coordinating committee.

7.68.803 - Nonfatal strangulation—Payment of costs for medical examination.

7.68.900 - Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 122.

7.68.905 - Severability—Construction—1977 ex.s. c 302.

7.68.910 - Section captions.

7.68.915 - Savings—Statute of limitations—1982 1st ex.s. c 8.

7.68.920 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.