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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Crime Victims Reparations Board
Crime Victims Reparations Board to review 73 reparation claims
The Board will meet to discuss pending claims for the Hope Community Health Center and review new applications for reparations. The meeting includes the processing of emergency, standard, and late-addition claims from various parishes.
- Review of 13 emergency award applications
- Review of 47 standard reparation claims
- Review of 12 late addition claims
- One void/re-issue claim for Ascension Parish (ASCE25-007)
- Discussion of pending claims for Hope Community Health Center
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✓ Decided: Crime Victims Reparations Board approves 51 claims totaling $188,022.80
The Board approved 51 payments for crime victims, including emergency and standard claims for funerals, wages, relocation, and medical services. The Board also approved a formal letter to the CEO of Hope Community Health Center regarding claim guidelines. Previous meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
- Approved 51 claims totaling $188,022.80
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved a letter to Mary Claire Landry, CEO of Hope Community Health Center, regarding claim guidelines
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved $15,000 wage payment for claim LASA26-001
- Approved $24,000 wage payment for claim ORLE26-006
- Denied claim ORLE25-2129 as crime was not substantiated
- Denied claim CADD26-0002 for funeral payment due to contribution
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State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jim GRAFT
GOVERNOR
Vil.
Vill.
Crime Victims Reparations Board Executive DIRECTOR
LOUISIANA CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS PROGRAM
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
9:00 A.M.
602 North 5" Street —Pensacola Room
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comments
Review and Approval of May 12, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Old Business
A. Hope Community Health Center Pending Claims
New Business
A. New Applications
|. Emergency Awards
1. Agenda Items #1-13
ll. Standard Claims
1. Agenda Items #14-60
Ill. Void/ Re-Issues
1. Agenda Item #61
IV. Late Additions
1. Agenda Items #62-73
Schedule Next Meeting
Adjourn
The public is invited to attend. Assistance will be provided to those who need special
accommodations in order to attend the meeting. Members of the public may submit public
comments on an agenda item by sending an email to
[email protected] (225) 342-1749.
Please note: The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board Meeting is conducted in accordance
with the Rules of Decorum adopted on October 11, 2022.
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State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Lousiana Commission on Law Entorcement
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Crimmal Justice Jim GRAFT
GOVERNOR Crime Victims Reparations Boar …
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State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Louistana Commission on Law Enforcement
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jm™ GRAFT
GOVERNOR Crime Victims Reparations Board Executive DIRECTOR
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
Member Attendees
Brittany Onezine proxy for Jim Craft, Jane Wood, Carla Shorty, Sam King, Monica Taylor, Gary "Stitch" Guillory,
Wanjennia Atkins, Tanya Haase
Member Absentees
Angela Henderson, Catalene Theriot
Staff Attendees
Danielle Lax, Jason Eastin, Elke Crooks
Guest Attendees
Kelly Swaby, Kim Sport, Charmaine Caccioppi, Dianne Hookfin, Trejon Brignac, Melissa Clark, Maretae Wright,
Mary Aan Bartkowicz, Misty Frye, Abiram Frye, Jacqueline "Jackie" Saunders, Erica Bates, Wendy Blanco,
Trejon Brignac, Taylor Guillory, Ariana Bell, Allen Thompson, Amanda Harris, Vickie Laurent, Amiyah King,
Latora Latson, Stephanie Minto-Gibson, Andrea Howard
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Shorty called the meeting of the Crime Victims Reparations Board to order at 9:18 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Program Manager Danielle Lax called the roll and confirmed a quorum of members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. King made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Ms. Atkins seconded the motion and
the motion was approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY AWARDS
Ms. Wood made a motion to confirm the emergency awards processed since the previous meeting and to waive
repayment of the awards because …
Tue May 12, 2026
Crime Victims Reparations Board
Crime Victims Reparations Board reviews 45 compensation claims
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board meets to review and decide on 45 compensation claims for crime victims, including 16 emergency awards and 28 standard claims. The board will also address one voided/re-issued claim and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Review 16 emergency claims from parishes including Caddo, Calcasieu, and East Baton Rouge
- Decide on 28 standard claims from parishes including Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Charles
- Approve voided/re-issued claim ASSU25-001 from Assumption Parish
- Approve minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting
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✓ Decided: Crime Victims Reparations Board approves 29 claims totaling $77,977.14
The Board approved 29 claims for federal funds to cover funeral, medical, wage, and relocation expenses. The Board also voted to confirm emergency awards and waive their repayment due to undue hardship. Previous meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
- Approved 29 claims totaling $77,977.14
- Approved confirmation of emergency awards and waiver of repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Denied emergency claim CADD26-0016 for funeral expenses
- Denied standard claim CADD25-0009 for funeral expenses
- Denied standard claim CADD26-0009 for funeral expenses
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State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
JreFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jim GRAFT
GovERNOR Executive DIRECTOR
LOUISIANA CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS PROGRAM
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
9:00 A.M.
602 North 5" Street —Pensacola Room
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
I. Call to Order
Il. Roll Call
Ul. Public Comments
IV. Review and Approval of April 14, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
V. Old Business
A. Appeals
|. Agenda Item # 37
Vi. New Business
A. New Applications
|. Emergency Awards
1. Agenda Items # 1-16
ll. Standard Claims
1. Agenda Items # 17-36, 38-44
lll. Void/ Re-Issues
1. Agenda Item # 45
Vill. = Schedule Next Meeting
IX. Adjourn
The public is invited to attend. Assistance will be provided to those who need special
accommodations in order to attend the meeting. Members of the public may submit public
comments on an agenda item by sending an email to
[email protected] (225) 342-1749.
Please note: The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board Meeting is conducted in accordance
with the Rules of Decorum adopted on October 11, 2022.
P.O. Box 3133 + Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-3133 + (225) 342-1500 # Fax (225) 342-1847
An Equal Opportunity Employer
State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jim GRAFT
GOVERNOR Crune Victims Reparations Board EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING
for Publication
Tuesday, May …
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Member Attendees
Brittany Onezine proxy for Jim Craft, Carla Shorty, Angela Henderson, Sam King, Monica Taylor, Wanjennia
Atkins, Catalene Theriot
Member Absentees
Jane Wood, Gary "Stitch" Guillory, Tanya Haase
Staff Attendees
Danielle Lax, Jason Eastin, Elke Crooks
Guest Attendees
Mary Claire Landry, Jacqueline Saunders
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Shorty called the meeting of the Crime Victims Reparations Board to order at 9:13 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Ms. Taylor made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Ms. Henderson seconded the motion
and the motion was approved unanimously.
ROLL CALL
Program Manager Danielle Lax called the roll and confirmed a quorum of members.
APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY AWARDS
Ms. Theriot made a motion to confirm the emergency awards processed since the previous meeting and to waive
repayment of the awards because of undue hardship. Ms. Henderson seconded the motion and the motion was
approved unanimously.
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Board Minutes
EMERGENCY
Claim #CVR # ResolutionParish
CADD26-0013 Claim Eligibility APPROVED. 261637CADDO
EMERGENCY Payment of $1,000.00 APPROVED for FUNERAL to Choice Funeral Home
CADD26-0014 Claim Eligibility APPROVED. 261681CADDO
EMERGENCY Payment of $1,000.00 APPROVED for FUNERAL to Family First Funeral
Home
CADD26-0016 …
Tue Apr 14, 2026
Crime Victims Reparations Board
Crime Victims Reparations Board reviews 105 claims including 17 emergency awards
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board meets to review and decide on 105 compensation claims for crime victims, including 17 emergency awards and 87 standard claims across multiple parishes. The board will also address voided claims and previously tabled appeals.
- Review 17 emergency claims (e.g., CALC26-0015, EBAT26-0027–0037)
- Decide 87 standard claims (e.g., ASCE23-013, ORLE22-092, RAPI25-008)
- Void and reissue claim ORLE24-149 (ORLE25-0454)
- Address appeals for Agenda Items #19, 21, and 92
- Approve March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Crime Victims Reparations Board approves 52 payments totaling $255,950.16
The Board approved 52 claims for funeral, wage, medical, and relocation expenses. The Board also approved a letter requesting the Louisiana Legislative Auditor investigate claims involving Hope Community Health Center.
- Approved 52 claim payments totaling $255,950.16
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved letter requesting Louisiana Legislative Auditor investigate Hope Community Health Center claims
- Deferred all Hope Community Health Center claims pending auditor reply
- Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
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State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jm™ GRAFT
GOVERNOR
Vi.
Vil.
Vill.
IX.
The public i
Crime Victims Reparations Board EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LOUISIANA CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS PROGRAM
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
9:00 A.M.
602 North 5" Street —Pensacola Room
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comments
Chairman’s Report
Old Business
A. Appeals
1. Agenda Items # 19, 21, 92
B. Claims involving Hope Community Health Center as the service provider
Review and Approval of March 10, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
New Business
A. New Applications
|. Emergency Awards
1. Agenda Items #1-17
ll. Standard Claims
1. Agenda Items # 18, 20, 22-91, 93-104
Ill. Void/ Re-Issues
1. Agenda Item # 105
Schedule Next Meeting
Adjourn
s invited to attend. Assistance will be provided to those who need special
accommodations in order to attend the meeting. Members of the public may submit public
comments on an agenda item by sending an email to
[email protected] (225) 342-1749.
Please Note: The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board Meeting is conducted in accordance
with the Rules of Decorum adopted on October 11, 2022.
Icle.la.gov/programs/cvt
P.O. Box 3133 © Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-3133 * (888) 6-VICTIM ®¢ Fax (225) 342-1672
An Equal Opportunity Employer
State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
JEFF LANDRY and Adnun …
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Member Attendees
Brittany Onezine proxy for Jim Craft, Jane Wood, Carla Shorty, Sam King, Monica Taylor, Gary "Stitch" Guillory,
Tanya Haase
Member Absentees
Wanjennia Atkins, Catalene Theriot, Angela Henderson
Staff Attendees
Jim Craft, Danielle Lax, Jason Eastin, Kristi Ambacher, Elke Crooks
Guest Attendees
Assistant Chief Deputy Franklin Fondel, Natasha London, Robyn Joseph
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Shorty called the meeting of the Crime Victims Reparations Board to order at 9:21 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. King made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Ms. Haase seconded the motion and
the motion was approved unanimously.
ROLL CALL
Program Manager Danielle Lax called the roll and confirmed a quorum of members.
APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY AWARDS
Mr. Guillory made a motion to confirm the emergency awards processed since the previous meeting and to waive
repayment of the awards because of undue hardship. Ms. Wood seconded the motion and the motion was
approved unanimously.
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Printed: 5/6/2026 12:24:24 PMBoard Date: 04/14/2026
Board Minutes
EMERGENCY
Claim #CVR # ResolutionParish
CALC26-0015 Claim Eligibility APPROVED. 261564CALCASIEU
EMERGENCY Payment of $1,000.00 APPROVED for FUNERAL to Fondel Memorial Chapel
EBAT26-0028 Claim Eligibility APPROVED. 261380EAST BATON ROU
EMERGENCY Payment of $752.08 …
Tue Mar 10, 2026
Crime Victims Reparations Board
Board reviews 86 crime-victim reparation claims including 18 emergency awards
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board meets to review and act on 86 compensation claims filed by crime victims across multiple parishes. The board will consider 18 emergency awards and 67 standard claims, plus one void/re-issue request.
- 18 emergency awards (Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Orleans parishes)
- 67 standard claims (Ascension, Avoyelles, Caddo, Calcasieu, Concordia, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Iberville, Livingston, Orleans, Quachita, St. Charles, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa parishes)
- Void/re-issue request for claim WEBS24-004 in Webster Parish
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✓ Decided: Crime Victims Reparations Board approves 61 payments totaling $175,155.67
The Board approved 61 claims for funeral, medical, wage, and relocation expenses. It also confirmed emergency awards and waived repayments for those awards due to undue hardship. Several claims were denied based on illegal activity, contributions, or jurisdiction issues.
- Approved 61 payments totaling $175,155.67
- Confirmed emergency awards and waived repayments due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Denied claim EBAT26-0009 for funeral expenses
- Denied claim EBAT26-0022 for funeral expenses
- Denied claim AVOY23-001 due to illegal activity
- Denied claims CALC26-0005 and CALC26-0006 as incidents occurred outside jurisdiction
- Denied claim TAMM26-001 as a non-compensable vehicle accident
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State of Loutstana
Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jim GRAFT
GOVERNOR Crime Victims Reparations Board EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LOUISIANA CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS PROGRAM
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
9:00 A.M.
602 North 5" Street —Pensacola Room
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
I. Call to Order
Ul. Roll Call
Ml. Public Comments
IV. Chairman’s Report
V. Review and Approval of February 10, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Vi. New Business
A. New Applications
|. Emergency Awards
1. Agenda Items #1-18
Il. Standard Claims
1. Agenda Items #19-85
lll. Void/ Re-Issue
1. Agenda Item #86
Vil. Schedule Next Meeting
Vill. == Adjourn
Please Note: The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board Meeting is conducted in accordance
with the Rules of Decorum adopted on October 11, 2022.
The public is invited to attend. Assistance will be provided to those who need special
accommodations in order to attend the meeting. Members of the public may submit public
comments on an agenda item by sending an email to
[email protected] (225) 342-1749.
Icle.la.gov/programs/cvr
P.O. Box 3133 * Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-3133 * (888) 6-VICTIM * Fax (225) 342-1672
An Equal Opportunity Employer
State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jim GRAFT
GovERNOR Crime Victims Reparations Board EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING …
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Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Member Attendees
Brittany Onezine proxy for Jim Craft, Jane Wood, Carla Shorty, Angela Henderson, Sam King, Monica Taylor,
Gary "Stitch" Guillory, Tanya Haase
Member Absentees
Wanjennia Atkins, Catalene Theriot
Staff Attendees
Danielle Lax, Jason Eastin, Kristi Ambacher, Elke Crooks
Guest Attendees
Michelle Johnson, Alliece Cole, Rikee Hawkins, Kierra Campbell, Patty Giovingo, Amiyah King, Major Stephanie
Minto-Gibson, Andrea Howard, Assistant Chief Deputy Franklin Fondel
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Shorty called the meeting of the Crime Victims Reparations Board to order at 9:30 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. King made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Mr. Guillory seconded the motion and
the motion was approved unanimously.
ROLL CALL
Program Manager Danielle Lax called the roll and confirmed a quorum of members.
APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY AWARDS
Ms. Henderson made a motion to confirm the emergency awards processed since the previous meeting and to
waive repayment of the awards because of undue hardship. Mr. Guillory seconded the motion and the motion was
approved unanimously.
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EMERGENCY
Claim #CVR # ResolutionParish
CADD26-0007 Claim Eligibility APPROVED. 261080CADDO
EMERGENCY Payment of $1,000.00 APPROVED for FUNERAL to Choice Funer …
Tue Feb 10, 2026
Crime Victims Reparations Board
Board reviews 58 crime-victim reparation claims including 21 emergency awards
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board meets to review and act on 58 claims for financial assistance from crime victims across multiple parishes. The board will consider 21 emergency awards, 1 appeal, and 36 standard claims during the session.
- 21 emergency claims from parishes including Avoyelles, Caddo, and East Baton Rouge
- 36 standard claims from parishes including Orleans, Jefferson, and Calcasieu
- 1 appeal claim from Bossier Parish
- Public comments accepted via email to [email protected]
- Meeting at 602 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 at 9:00 AM
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✓ Decided: Crime Victims Reparations Board approves 44 claims totaling $99,250.38
The Board approved 44 payments for crime victims, including emergency and standard claims for funeral, medical, relocation, and wage expenses. The Board also waived repayment for emergency awards due to undue hardship. Two late addition claims for mental health and relocation were approved.
- Approved 44 claims totaling $99,250.38 (Unanimous)
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (Unanimous)
- Approved late addition Claim ORLE25-012 for mental health counseling (Unanimous)
- Approved late addition Claim ORLE25-1039 for relocation reimbursement (Unanimous)
- Denied Claim JEFF25-033 for $5,000 funeral payment due to illegal activity
- Denied Claim ORLE24-135 for $600 medical payment due to incomplete information
- Denied Claim ORLE25-2094 for relocation due to unsubstantiated crime
- Denied Claim OUAC26-001 for $6,500 funeral payment due to contribution
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State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jim GRAFT
GOVERNOR
Vil.
Vill.
Crime Victims Reparations Board Executive DIRECTOR
LOUISIANA CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS PROGRAM
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
9:00 A.M.
602 North 5" Street —Pensacola Room
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comments
Review and Approval of January 20, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
New Business
A. New Applications
|. Emergency Awards
1. Agenda Items # 1-21
Il. Appeals
1. Agenda Items # 25, 35
Ill. Standard Claims
1. Agenda Items # 22-24, 26-34, 36-58
Schedule Next Meeting
Adjourn
Please Note: The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board Meeting is conducted in accordance
with the Rules of Decorum adopted on October 11, 2022.
The public is invited to attend. Assistance will be provided to those who need special
accommodations in order to attend the meeting. Members of the public may submit public
comments on an agenda item by sending an email to
[email protected] (225) 342-1749.
Icle.la.gov/programs/cevr
P.O. Box 3133 * Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-3133 © (888) 6-VICTIM ¢ Fax (225) 342-1672
An Equal Opportunity Employer
State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Law Entorcenent
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jim GRAFT
GoverRNoR Crime Victims Reparations Board EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING
for Publication
Tuesday, …
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Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Member Attendees
Brittany Onezine proxy for Jim Craft, Carla Shorty, Angela Henderson, Sam King, Monica Taylor, Catalene
Theriot, Tanya Haase
Member Absentees
Gary "Stitch" Guillory, Wanjennia Atkins
Staff Attendees
Danielle Lax, Jason Eastin, Kristi Ambacher
Guest Attendees
Amiyah King
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Shorty called the meeting of the Crime Victims Reparations Board to order at 9:34 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Ms. Henderson made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Ms. Theriot seconded the motion
and the motion was approved unanimously.
ROLL CALL
Program Manager Danielle Lax called the roll and confirmed a quorum of members.
APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY AWARDS
Ms. Taylor made a motion to confirm the emergency awards processed since the previous meeting and to waive
repayment of the awards because of undue hardship. Ms. Haase seconded the motion and the motion was
approved unanimously.
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EMERGENCY
Claim #CVR # ResolutionParish
AVOY25-005 Claim Eligibility APPROVED. 260666AVOYELLES
EMERGENCY Payment of $1,000.00 APPROVED for FUNERAL to Melançon Funeral
Home - Bunkie
CADD26-0001 Claim Eligibility APPROVED. 260834CADDO
EMERGENCY Payment of $1,000.00 APPROVED for FUNERAL to Choice Funeral Home
EBAT25-0138 Claim Eligibility APPROVED …
Tue Jan 20, 2026
Crime Victims Reparations Board
Crime Victims Reparations Board to review 55 claim applications
The Board will meet to elect a Board Chair and review various crime victim reparations applications. The session includes the evaluation of emergency awards, standard claims, and appeals. The board will also consider requests to void or reissue specific claims.
- Review of 2 emergency award applications from East Baton Rouge Parish
- Review of 51 standard claim applications from multiple parishes
- Review of appeals for agenda items 30-31, 45, and 51
- Review of 2 void/reissue claims for Caddo and Jefferson Parishes
- Election of the Board Chair
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✓ Decided: Crime Victims Reparations Board approves 47 claims totaling $121,912.47
The Board approved 47 claims for federal fund payments totaling $121,912.47 for expenses including funerals, medical care, and relocation. The Board also confirmed emergency awards and waived repayments due to undue hardship. Additionally, the Board elected its Chairman and Vice Chairman.
- Approved 47 claims totaling $121,912.47
- Confirmed emergency awards and waived repayments due to undue hardship (Unanimous)
- Elected Ms. Shorty as Chairman and Mr. Guillory as Vice Chairman
- Approved minutes from previous meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved claim ORLE26-003 as a late addition (Unanimous)
- Denied claim CALC25-0026 (Crime not substantiated)
- Denied claim CALC25-0043 (Award would benefit offender)
- Denied claim IBEV25-002 (Involved in illegal activity)
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State of Louistana
Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jim GRAFT
GOVERNOR
Vil.
VIL.
Crime Victims Reparations Board Executive DIRECTOR
LOUISIANA CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS PROGRAM
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
9:00 A.M.
602 North 5" Street —Mobile Room C 104
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comments
Board Chair Elections
Review and Approval of December 16, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
New Business
A. New Applications
|. Emergency Awards
1. Agenda Items # 1-2
ll. Appeals
1. Agenda Items # 30-31, 45, 51
Ill. Standard Claims
1. Agenda Items # 3-29, 32-44, 46-50, 52-53
IV. Void/ Re-Issues
1. Agenda Items # 54-55
Schedule Next Meeting
Adjourn
Please Note: The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board Meeting is conducted in accordance
with the Rules of Decorum adopted on October 11, 2022.
The public is invited to attend. Assistance will be provided to those who need special
accommodations in order to attend the meeting. Members of the public may submit public
comments on an agenda item by sending an email to
[email protected] (225) 342-1749.
Icle.la.gov/programs/cvt
P.O. Box 3133 © Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-3133 © (888) 6-VICTIM * Fax (225) 342-1672
An Equal Opportunity Employer
State of Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Louistana Commission on Law Enforcement
JEFF LANDRY and Administration of Criminal Justice Jim GRAFT
CAVERNOR Crime Vietins Reparations …
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Member Attendees
Brittany Onezine proxy for Jim Craft, Carla Shorty, Angela Henderson, Sam King, Gary "Stitch" Guillory,
Wanjennia Atkins, Tanya Haase
Member Absentees
Irvin Magri, Monica Taylor, Catalene Theriot
Staff Attendees
Danielle Lax, Kristi Ambacher
Guest Attendees
K.C. Kilpatrick, Stephanie Minto-Gibson, Andrea Howard, Elke Crooks
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Shorty called the meeting of the Crime Victims Reparations Board to order at 9:28 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Guillory made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Ms. Henderson seconded the
motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
ROLL CALL
Program Manager Danielle Lax called the roll and confirmed a quorum of members.
APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY AWARDS
Mr. Guillory made a motion to confirm the emergency awards processed since the previous meeting and to waive
repayment of the awards because of undue hardship. Ms. Henderson seconded the motion and the motion was
approved unanimously.
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EMERGENCY
Claim #CVR # ResolutionParish
EBAT25-0139 Claim Eligibility APPROVED. 260611EAST BATON ROU
Payment of $1,635.00 APPROVED for Relocation to Claimant
EMERGENCY Payment of $1,000.00 APPROVED for Relocation to Claimant
EBAT25-0145 Claim Eligibility APPROVED. 260692EAST BATON ROU …
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