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Administration and Distribution of Crime Victims Recovery Fund by Clerk of Court of Claims | Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure | Ohio Law

Learn about Ohio's Crime Victims Recovery Fund management, including account expiration, payment procedures, and victim compensation processes.

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Administration and Distribution of Crime Victims Recovery Fund by Clerk of Court of Claims

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

This law section outlines the procedures for managing and distributing funds from the Crime Victims Recovery Fund in Ohio. It specifies the timeframes for the expiration of separate accounts and the process for making payments to victims from these accounts after certain periods. The section also details how the clerk of court determines fund amounts and handles payments to victims with judgments against offenders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Crime Victims Recovery Fund in Ohio?

It is a fund established to provide financial assistance to victims of crimes, with payments made from offender judgments after certain periods.

When are payments made to victims from the recovery fund?

Payments are made after the expiration of a specific period following the establishment of a separate account, once judgments are requested and funds are available.

How does the clerk of court determine the amount in the recovery fund?

The clerk reviews the separate account on January 2 and April 1, July 1, and October 1 each year to determine the available funds.

What happens if there are insufficient funds in the recovery account?

If funds are insufficient, payments cannot be made until more funds are available or the account balance increases.

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