Virginia Code § 19.2-368.4 outlines the eligibility criteria for awards to individuals affected by crimes, including victims, their family members, and those injured or killed while preventing or apprehending crimes. It specifies who qualifies for awards and excludes those criminally responsible for the crime. The law aims to recognize those who suffer or act in the course of criminal activity, with certain exceptions.
Victims of crimes, their family members, individuals injured or killed while preventing or apprehending crimes, and those dependent on victims or decedents are eligible, unless they are criminally responsible for the crime.
No, individuals who are criminally responsible for the crime or their accomplices are not eligible for awards under this law.
Yes, persons injured or killed while attempting to prevent or apprehend a crime are eligible for awards according to this law.
Yes, family members such as spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings, grandchildren, and children of victims or those who die as a result of trying to prevent a crime are eligible for awards.