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Arkansas Code Title 16. Practice, Procedure, and Courts § 16-90-705. Crime Victims Reparations Board

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) There is created a Crime Victims Reparations Board consisting of five (5) members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate to serve four-year staggered terms and until a successor is appointed and qualified.

(2) At least two (2) members of the board shall be persons admitted to practice law in this state.

(3) At least one (1) member of the board shall be:

(A) A victim of criminally injurious conduct;

(B) The next of kin of a homicide victim; or

(C) An individual experienced in providing victim assistance services.

(4) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as a regular appointment.

(b) Each year the board shall elect the chair from its membership.

(c)(1) Members of the board shall receive no pay for their services, but each member may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(2) All reasonable and necessary expenses of the board shall be paid from the Crime Victims Reparations Revolving Fund.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 16. Practice, Procedure, and Courts § 16-90-705. Crime Victims Reparations Board - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-16-practice-procedure-and-courts/ar-code-sect-16-90-705/

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