Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 143 - Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board (CVRB), under Agency 143, administers the state's victim compensation program, offering financial assistance to individuals who have suffered personal injury or death due to violent crime. This program does not cover property crimes or pain and suffering. Submission of an application does not guarantee a payment or award. (dps.arkansas.gov)
📘 Key Administrative Rules (Agency 143)
1. Rule 143.00.16-001 – Application Review Procedure
This rule outlines the process for reviewing applications for victim compensation:
Application Submission: Victims or their representatives must obtain the official Victims Reparations Application Form from local prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement agencies, victim/witness coordinators, service providers, or directly from the Board. Assistance in completing the form is available.(regulations.justia.com)
Required Documentation: The application must be completed in its entirety and accompanied by an itemized statement and police offense report or other official documentation from the agency to which the incident was reported.(regulations.justia.com)
Review Process: The Board's staff will log the application as received and begin a thorough review and verification process. The Board and staff have the authority to conduct investigations and request additional information from various parties as necessary.(regulations.justia.com)
Decision Making: The administrative staff has the authority to review and decide claims up to a maximum allowable amount of $10,000, or $25,000 for victims whose injuries are catastrophic and result in a total and permanent disability. The Board will make a final decision regarding the claim, and the claimant will be notified within 15 calendar days.(regulations.justia.com)
Appeals: Claimants have the right to appeal decisions of the Board as set forth in Rule No. 14, Appeals Procedure.(regulations.justia.com)
2. Rule 143.01.20-001 – CVRB Rules
This rule provides additional guidelines and procedures for the Board's operations:
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for compensation, the criminally injurious conduct leading to the filing of the reparations claim must have occurred in Arkansas or to a resident of Arkansas in a state without a reparations program. The incident must have occurred on or after July 1, 1988, and must have been reported to the proper authorities within 72 hours, unless good cause is shown.(casetext.com)
Board Meetings: The Board meets on the third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, or at the call of the Chairperson, to hear appeal claims. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum, and decisions require the concurrence of two members.(law.cornell.edu)
Penalties for False Claims: Filing a false claim constitutes a Class D Felony. If a victim or claimant knowingly files a false claim or provides false information, the claim will be denied, and they may not file a correct claim later.(law.cornell.edu)
Board Staff: The Administrator of the Board is the Chief Executive Officer of the Board staff and is responsible for the administration of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated by the Board.(law.cornell.edu)
Claims of Incompetents or Minor Children: Proof of the establishment of guardianship may be required by the Board prior to the release of funds to the claimant. A certified copy of the Order of Guardianship shall be sufficient proof.(law.cornell.edu)
Amendment to Rules and Regulations: Any modification or amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Board shall be made pursuant to the procedure outlined in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act.(law.cornell.edu)
📍 Contact Information
For more detailed information or specific inquiries, you can contact the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board:
Address: 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209(dps.arkansas.gov)
Phone: (501) 682-1020(dps.arkansas.gov)
Online Application: Access the Online Application(dps.arkansas.gov)
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