960.195 Awards to elderly persons or disabled adults for property loss. - Florida Statutes

960.195 Awards to elderly persons or disabled adults for property loss.

Notwithstanding the criteria in s. 960.13, for crime victim compensation awards, the department may award a maximum of $500 to elderly persons or disabled adults who suffer a property loss that causes a substantial diminution in their quality of life when:

   (1) There is proof that a criminal or delinquent act was committed;

   (2) The criminal or delinquent act is reported to law enforcement authorities within 72 hours;

   (3) The victim cooperates with law enforcement authorities in the investigation of the criminal or delinquent act;

   (4) There is proof that the tangible personal property in question belonged to the claimant;

   (5) The claimant did not contribute to the criminal or delinquent act;

   (6) There is no other source of reimbursement or indemnification available to the claimant; and

   (7) The claimant would not be able to replace the tangible personal property in question without incurring a serious financial hardship.

History. s. 4, ch. 96-315.