§ 147.240 Department of Justice to submit claims to account for payment of awards

When someone is awarded money as a crime victim under Oregon's compensation program, the Department of Justice handles getting that money paid out. Once the award is officially entered, the Department must send the claim forward so it can be paid from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Account.

This account is the state fund that holds money set aside to pay crime victims who qualify for compensation. The Department follows specific state financial procedures, found in other Oregon laws, to actually process the payment. In simple terms, this rule makes sure there's a clear next step after an award is granted so the victim actually receives their payment instead of the process stalling out.

For someone who has been awarded compensation, this rule means the Department of Justice is responsible for moving the paperwork along. You don't have to file separate paperwork to get the account to pay out. The Department takes care of submitting the claim so the money can be released to you.