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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.10 — When awards to be made; reporting crime to law enforcement
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 21.1: Compensating Victims of Crime, Code of Virginia.
Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.10
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.
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.
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