Virginia law § 19.2-368.12 outlines that awards granted under this chapter are generally protected from attachment or execution, except for injury-related expenses. It also specifies how awards are to be apportioned among multiple claimants and allows for reductions based on the victim's conduct, with certain exceptions. Additionally, § 19.2-368.14 states that proceedings are public records unless protected by other laws, with confidentiality maintained where applicable.
No, awards are generally protected from attachment or execution except for expenses related to the injury itself.
The awards are apportioned among the claimants based on the circumstances of each claim.
Yes, the commission can reduce or reject awards if the victim's conduct contributed to their injury, unless efforts to prevent or apprehend the crime are involved.
Yes, except where confidentiality is protected by law, the records are public unless they involve juvenile claimants or victims.