2020 Boards and Commissions

Crime Victim's Reparations Committee

General Information

Formal Name:Crime Victim's Reparations Committee
Contact Person:Sher Schrader sher.schrader@nebraska.gov
Purpose:To hear appeals by claimants and to set policy surrounding the Crime Victim's Reparations Committee.
How Many Affectable:Anyone who has applied to the Crime Victim's Reparations program for compensation as an innocent victim of a crime who has had their claim denied.
How Many Served:blank
Year Created:1978
Year Active:1979
Sunset Date:NA

Authorization

Authorization Citation:Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1808 through 81-1842
Parent Agency:Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:8
Who Appoints:The Governor
Legislative Approval:Yes
Qualifications Of Members:Statute sets forth qualifications. Five members of the Crime Commission and three public members. One public member must 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:No
Expense Reimbursement:Yes per Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1174 through 81-1177
Term Length:4 years
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 17-18:Quarterly or as needed
Held FY 17-18:4
Required FY 18-19:Quarterly or as needed
Held FY 18-19:4
Required FY 19-20:Quarterly or as needed
Held FY 19-20:3

Operations

Support Staff:Yes
Shared or Separate:Shared with the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
FY 17-18 Budget:$0
FY 18-19 Budget:$0
FY 19-20 Budget:$0
Other Funding Sources:NA
Spending Authority:NA

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2016:blank