Montana Statutes
§ 53-9-127 — Award Of Compensation
Montana·Title 53 SOCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS·Ch. 9 SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME·Part 1 The Crime Victims Compensation Act of Montana
53-9-127 . Award of compensation.
(1)The office shall award compensation benefits under this part if satisfied by a preponderance of the evidence that the requirements for compensation have been met.
(2)An award may be made whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted. Proof of conviction of a person whose acts give rise to a claim is conclusive evidence that the crime was committed unless an application for rehearing, an appeal of the conviction, or certiorari is pending or a rehearing or new trial has been ordered.
(3)The office may suspend the proceedings pending disposition of a criminal prosecution that has been commenced or is imminent and may make a tentative award under 53-9-126 .
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Legislative History
(1)En. 71-2604 by Sec. 4, Ch. 527, L. 1977; Sec. 71-2604, R.C.M. 1947; (2), (3)En. 71-2610 by Sec. 10, Ch. 527, L. 1977; Sec. 71-2610, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 71-2604, 71-2610; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 124, L. 2001.
Nearby Sections
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§ 53-9-101
Short Title§ 53-9-102
Legislative Purpose And Intent§ 53-9-103
Definitions§ 53-9-104
Powers And Duties Of Office§ 53-9-105
Rehabilitation Of Victims§ 53-9-106
Attorney Fees§ 53-9-109
Repealed§ 53-9-110
Receipt Of Federal Funds§ 53-9-113
Crime Victims Compensation Account§ 53-9-114
Through 53-9-120 Reserved§ 53-9-121
Application For Compensation