3 Miss. Code. R. 1-01-104 - Application Procedures

1. A claim for compensation must be filed on the application form prescribed by the Division of Victim Compensation and received by the Division no later than thirty six (36) months after the occurrence of the crime; except in child sexual abuse cases, the claim must be filed within thirty six (36) months after the crime was reported to law enforcement or the Department of Human Services, but in no event later than the childs twenty-first birthday.

2. For good cause, the director may extend the time period allowed for filing a claim for an additional period not to exceed (12) months. Good cause will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

3. An application postmarked within the prescribed time period shall be considered timely filed.

4. A victim/claimant must notify the Division of Victim Compensation of any changes to address or telephone numbers.

5. Upon receipt of a completed application, a thorough claim investigation is initiated to determine eligibility and compensation award. After processing an application, the Director will enter an Order of Determination. The Order shall report the following: findings of fact; decision of eligibility; amount (if any) of compensation to be awarded; payee of the compensation award; percentage share of the total of any compensation award; dollar amount each payee shall receive; and method of payment.

6. The victim/claimant who disagrees with the decision(s) of the Order has the right to request an appeal. See Chapter 05 for rules and regulations pertaining to appeal.

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3 Miss. Code. R. 1-01-104