Permits exception to VCCO compensation reporting requirement for unreported sexual offenses if victim received certain forensic medical services.
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Overview
This bill modifies New Jersey’s Victims Compensation Fund to allow an exception to the standard five-year reporting deadline for sexual offenses. Specifically, if a victim receives certain forensic medical services from a sexual assault response team, they will have nine months to file a compensation claim, even if the offense was not initially reported to law enforcement. The bill also clarifies circumstances under which ‘good cause’ can be used to extend the filing deadline and outlines procedures for the compensation office to process claims and make payments.
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