RS 46:1831.2: Definitions

As used in this Chapter:

(1) "Board" means the Crime Victims Reparations Board as provided in R.S. 46:1803.

(2) "Reparations" means payment of compensation in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter for loss resulting from death by reason of a crime enumerated in this Chapter.

(3) "Victim" means:

(a) Any person who suffers death as a result of a crime committed in this state and covered by this Chapter.

(b) A Louisiana resident who suffers death as a result of a crime described in R.S. 46:1831.4, except that the criminal act occurred outside of this state. In this Subparagraph, "Louisiana resident" means a person who maintained a place of permanent abode in this state at the time the crime was committed for which reparations are sought.