Virginia § 19.2-368.10 When awards to be made; reporting crime to law enforcement

Virginia Statutes

§ 19.2-368.10 — When awards to be made; reporting crime to law enforcement

Virginia § 19.2-368.10

Title 19.2Criminal Procedure

Ch. 21.1Compensating Victims of Crime

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.10 (2026).

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No award shall be made unless the Commission finds that: 1. A crime was committed; 2. Such crime directly resulted in an individual becoming a victim as defined in § 19.2-368.2, on whose behalf a claim is filed; and 3. Police or court records show that such crime was promptly reported to the proper authorities. In determining if such crime was promptly reported, the Commission shall consider (i) any police records;

(ii)the victim's physical, emotional, mental, and family situation; and (iii) the existence of a permanent protective order, issued pursuant to § 16.1-279.1 or 19.2-152.10, for the victim or other persons eligible for awards as identified in § 19.2-368.4 from the person responsible for the qualifying crime. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to claims of sexu

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No award shall be made unless the Commission finds that:

1. A crime was committed;

2. Such crime directly resulted in an individual becoming a victim as defined in § 19.2-368.2, on whose behalf a claim is filed; and

3. Police or court records show that such crime was promptly reported to the proper authorities. In determining if such crime was promptly reported, the Commission shall consider (i) any police records; (ii) the victim's physical, emotional, mental, and family situation; and (iii) the existence of a permanent protective order, issued pursuant to § 16.1-279.1 or 19.2-152.10, for the victim or other persons eligible for awards as identified in § 19.2-368.4 from the person responsible for the qualifying crime. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to claims of sexual abuse.