Chapter 129 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

HB 2261

Relating to crime victims compensation program; amending ORS 147.135.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 147.135 is amended to read:

147.135. After processing the application filed under ORS 147.105 the Department of Justice shall enter an order stating:

(1) Its findings of fact; and

(2) Its decision as to whether or not compensation is due under ORS 135.905 and 147.005 to 147.365[;].

[(3) The amount of compensation, if any, which is due under ORS 135.905 and 147.005 to 147.365, as determined pursuant to ORS 147.125;]

[(4) The person or persons to whom the compensation should be paid;]

[(5) The percentage share of the total compensation award and the dollar amount each person is to receive; and]

[(6) Whether disbursement of the compensation awarded is to be made in a lump sum or in periodic payments or to a trustee as provided in ORS 147.165.]

Approved by the Governor April 26, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State April 26, 1999

Effective date October 23, 1999

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