2016 Boards and Commissions

Crime Victim's Reparations Committee

General Information

Formal Name:Crime Victim's Reparations Committee
Contact Person:Bruce Ayers, 301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 94946, Lincoln, NE 68509-4946, 402-471-0359
Purpose:To hear appeals by claimants and to set policy surrounding the Crime Victim's Reparations program.
How Many Affectable:NA
How Many Served:NA
Year Created:1978
Year Active:1979
Sunset Date:None

Authorization

Authorization Citation:Neb.Rev.Stat. 81-1801 - 81-1842
Parent Agency:Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:8
Who Appoints:Governor
Legislative Approval:Yes
Qualifications Of Members:Five members of the Crime Commission and three public members. One public member shall represent charitable organizations, one public member shall represent businesses, and one public member, who has training and relevant work experience with victims and survivors of crime, shall represent crime victims.
Per Diem:None
Expense Reimbursement:Yes, per Neb.Rev.Stat. 81-1174 - 81-1177
Term Length:4 years
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:Quarterly or as needed
Held FY 13-14:4
Required FY 14-15:Quarterly or as needed
Held FY 14-15:3
Required FY 15-16:Quarterly or as needed
Held FY 15-16:3

Operations

Support Staff:Yes
Shared or Separate:Shared
FY 13-14 Budget:$0
FY 14-15 Budget:$0
FY 15-16 Budget:$0
Other Funding Sources:None
Spending Authority:None

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2012:Since July 1, 2012, the Crime Victim's Reparations Committee has heard and made decisions on 15 appeals and made policy decisions for the Crime Victim's Reparations program.