Utah Code Title 63M. Governor's Programs § 63M-7-506. Duties of the office

(a) prescribe policy for the office;

(b) under the direction of the executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, adopt rules to implement and administer this part in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, which may include setting of ceilings on reparations, defining of terms not specifically stated in this part, and establishing of rules governing attorney fees;

(c) prescribe forms for applications for reparations;

(d) render an annual report to the governor and the Legislature regarding the staff's and the board's activities;

(e) formulate standards for the uniform application of Section 63M-7-509, taking into consideration the rates and amounts of reparation payable for injuries and death under other laws of this state and the United States;

(f) allocate money available in the fund to victims of criminally injurious conduct for reparations claims;

(g) allocate money available to other victim services as provided by administrative rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, once a sufficient reserve has been established for reparation claims; and

(h) as authorized by the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, allocate and disburse funds made available to the office by the United States, the state, foundations, corporations, or other entities or individuals to subgrantees from private, non-profit, and governmental entities operating qualified statewide assistance programs.