Administrative Code Provisions | WAC ยง 296-30-180 | 2021
(1) The Crime Victims Act prohibits the department from paying benefits or compensation to a person:
(a) Who caused the crime victims injuries or
(b) Any person who would be unjustly enriched by the victims benefits (e.g., there is a danger the person may divert benefits intended for the victim to his or her own use).
(2) To prevent unjust enrichment, the department, victim, or the victims guardian may file a motion to:
(a) Request that the victim or other responsible adult establish:
(i) A trust account with a neutral third party as trustee or
(ii) A savings or checking account with a neutral third party to cosign all withdrawals or checks.
(b) Crime victim compensation benefits will then be deposited in the established account.
(3) The department will continue to pay providers directly.