29-13-304. Procedure for encroachment.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-13-304

(a) In order to obtain encroachment on the funds, a motion must be filed with the juvenile court by the custodian or other appropriate individuals. (b) The motion shall state the minors name, the amount of money being currently held in the clerks office for the benefit of the minor, the particular...

29-13-303. Basis for encroachment of funds.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-13-303

Encroachment on the funds shall be allowed for any injury related expenses specifically contemplated by the commission or the division in granting the compensation award. Encroachment on the funds may also be allowed for unusual medical expenses, including, but not limited to, eyeglasses or braces,...

29-13-302. Establishment of trust.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-13-302

The commission or the division may, in such manner as it deems appropriate, turn over criminal injury compensation awards made to a minor to the juvenile court clerk to be placed in an interest-bearing account for the benefit of the minor. The award shall be accompanied with a petition and order...

29-13-301. Part definitions.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-13-301

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commission" means the Tennessee claims commission created pursuant to § 9-8-301 (2) "Criminal injuries compensation award" means the compensation awarded pursuant to part 1 of this chapter (3) "Division"...

29-13-119. Claims by passengers in motor vehicles or watercraft.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-13-119

(a) Claims for compensation brought under § 29-13-104(1)(B) shall be barred if the victim knew or reasonably should have known that the operator of the motor vehicle or watercraft was legally intoxicated or under the influence of a drug of abuse or both as proscribed by title 55. For purposes...

29-13-118. Forensic medical examinations in sexual assault cases.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-13-118

(a) For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "forensic medical examination" means an examination provided to a victim of a sexually-oriented crime by any health care provider who gathers evidence of a sexual assault in a manner suitable for use in a court of law....

29-13-117. Statistical reports.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-13-117

The state treasurer shall include in the annual report of the state treasurer, such financial, statistical or other relevant information to accurately report the financial condition of the criminal injuries compensation fund and the operation of this chapter.

29-13-116. Use of state and federal funds - Expenses - Grants.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-13-116

(a) Funds available from the criminal injuries compensation fund, created under § 40-24-107, shall be expended to effectuate this chapter, including all expenses to administer this chapter.(b) Use of available federal funds shall be specifically permitted to fund this program. In the event...

29-13-115. Penalty.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-13-115

Any person who asserts a false claim under this chapter, knowing such claim to be false, commits a Class C misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall forfeit any benefit received and shall reimburse and repay the state for payments received or paid on such persons behalf pursuant to any of...

29-13-114. Emergency award.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-13-114

(a) If it appears to the claims commission, prior to any hearing on a claim, that: (1) Such claim is one with respect to which an award will probably be made and (2) Undue hardship will result to the claimant if immediate payment is not made the claims commission may make an emergency award to the...