Crime Victims Reparations Board public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Board will meet to consider various applications for reparations, including emergency, mental health, and standard claims. The agenda also includes a review of the November 14, 2023, meeting minutes and discussions regarding Act 393 of the 2023 Legislative Session.
- Review of 27 emergency claims across multiple parishes
- Review of 108 standard claims
- Review of 3 FME (Full Medical Expense) claims
- Review of 9 late addition claims
- Discussion regarding Act 393 of the 2023 Legislative Session
The Board approved 99 payments for crime victims across multiple parishes, covering expenses such as funerals, medical care, and relocation. The board also voted to waive repayment of emergency awards due to undue hardship. Members discussed Act No. 393 of the 2023 Regular Session.
- Approved 99 claims totaling $175,227.52 (unanimous)
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
- Denied several claims in Jefferson Parish due to incomplete information or non-compensable expenses
- Denied claim VERN23-0001 for medical expenses as not a compensable expense
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Board will meet to review new applications for emergency, healthcare provider, and standard reparations. The agenda also includes the review of three void or re-issue claims.
- Review of 52 emergency claims across various parishes
- Review of 116 standard claims across various parishes
- Review of 3 void/re-issue claims
- Approval of September 12, 2023, Board Meeting Minutes
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Board approved 171 payments totaling $423,248.13 for crime victim reparations. These awards cover funeral expenses, medical costs, relocation, and wages across multiple parishes. The Board also confirmed emergency awards and waived repayments due to undue hardship.
- Approved 171 claim payments totaling $423,248.13
- Confirmed emergency awards and waived repayments due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved 64 FME fund claims totaling $50,233.46
- Approved 101 JRI fund claims totaling $351,457.67
- Approved 3 federal fund claims totaling $16,092.00
- Approved 3 state fund claims totaling $5,465.00
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet to review and decide on new applications for reparations, including emergency, healthcare, and standard claims. The board will also approve minutes from the September 12 meeting and set the next meeting date for November 14, 2023.
- Review of new applications for reparations (Emergency, Healthcare, Standard, Void/Re-Issue, Late Additions)
- Approval of September 12 meeting minutes
- Next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023 at 9:00 A.M.
- Public comment period
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Board will meet to review and process various categories of victim compensation applications. The agenda includes reviewing emergency, healthcare provider, standard, void/re-issue, and late addition claims across multiple Louisiana parishes.
- Review of 49 emergency claims
- Review of 22 FME claims
- Review of 93 standard claims
- Review of 3 void/re-issue claims
- Review of 4 late addition claims
The Board approved 117 payments totaling $336,157.07 for crime victims, including emergency and standard claims. The board also voted to waive repayment of emergency awards due to undue hardship.
- Approved 117 claims totaling $336,157.07
- Approved waiver of repayment for emergency awards due to undue hardship
- Approved $21,730.34 in FME funds for 32 claims
- Approved $314,426.73 in federal funds for 85 claims
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Denied claim EBAT23-0070 as not a compensable expense
- Denied claim EBAT23-0084 due to incomplete information
- Denied claim ORLE23-196 as not a compensable expense
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet to process various categories of compensation applications, including emergency and standard claims. The board will also discuss new billing processes for forensic medical exams and an advisory opinion on potential conflicts of interest.
- Review of 39 emergency claims
- Review of 98 Forensic Medical Exam (FME) claims
- Review of 102 standard claims
- Discussion of ACT No. 193 new billing process for Forensic Medical Exams
- Discussion of ACT No. 451 regarding victims of vehicular homicide
The Board approved 194 claim payments totaling $276,576.36, utilizing both FME and federal funds. These payments cover funeral costs, relocation, medical expenses, and wage loss for crime victims across multiple parishes. The Board also voted to waive repayment of emergency awards due to undue hardship.
- Approved 194 claim payments totaling $276,576.36
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved $64,917.48 in payments from FME funds (103 claims)
- Approved $211,658.88 in payments from federal funds (91 claims)
- Denied claim ASCE20-003 as a non-compensable vehicle accident
- Denied claims EBAT21-041 and EBAT21-153 for exceeding admin rule limits
- Denied claim RAPI22-006 due to involvement in illegal activity
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board will review and vote on 305 new applications for compensation, including 47 emergency, 177 FME, and 81 standard claims. The board will also approve minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting and hear public comment. The next meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2023.
- Approval of June 13, 2023 board meeting minutes
- 47 emergency claims from parishes including Bossier, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, and others
- 177 FME (Funeral/Mental Health/Emergency) claims from across the state
- 81 standard claims, with a large number from Orleans Parish
- Next meeting set for August 8, 2023 at 9:00 AM in Baton Rouge
The Board approved 243 payments for crime victims, including emergency awards and forensic exam costs. A total of $117,712.67 was approved from FME funds and $148,613.66 from federal funds. The Board also voted to waive repayment of emergency awards due to undue hardship.
- Approved 243 total claim payments totaling $266,326.33
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved 171 FME fund claims totaling $117,712.67
- Approved 72 federal fund claims totaling $148,613.66
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Denied several claims for sexual assault forensic exams as non-compensable expenses
- Denied one funeral claim due to involvement in illegal activity
- Scheduled next meeting for August 08, 2023
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet on June 13, 2023, to review new applications for emergency, FME, and standard claims. The board will also review void/reissue requests and late additions across various Louisiana parishes.
- Review of 37 Emergency claims
- Review of 167 FME claims
- Review of 86 Standard claims
- Review of 12 Void/Reissue claims
- Review of 4 Late Addition claims
The Board approved 263 payments totaling $381,497.89 for crime victims, including emergency awards and forensic exams. The board also voted to waive repayment of emergency awards due to undue hardship. Two claims in Orleans Parish and one in Rapides Parish were denied as non-compensable expenses.
- Approved 263 total payments totaling $381,497.89
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship
- Approved 183 FME fund claims totaling $146,262.97
- Approved 78 federal fund claims totaling $230,734.92
- Approved 2 state fund claims totaling $4,500.00
- Denied claim ORLE23-114 ($500 wage) as non-compensable
- Denied claim ORLE23-118 ($500 relocation) as non-compensable
- Denied claim RAPI22-318 ($0 forensic exam) as non-compensable
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board will review and vote on 233 new applications for compensation, including 38 emergency, 121 FME, 71 standard, and 3 void/reissue claims. The board will also receive an update on a proposed notice of intent regarding an ethics opinion sought after a discussion about potential conflicts of interest at the April 11, 2023 meeting. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.
- Review of 233 new compensation claims (emergency, FME, standard, void/reissue)
- Update on proposed notice of intent and ethics opinion on conflicts of interest
- Approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comment period
- Next meeting set for June 13, 2023 at 9:00 AM in Baton Rouge
The Board approved 188 claims for crime victim reparations across multiple parishes, totaling $259,425.01. The payments cover expenses including funerals, medical care, relocation, and forensic exams. The Board also approved a draft letter to the State Ethics Board regarding conflicts of interest.
- Approved 188 claim payments totaling $259,425.01
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved draft letter to the State Ethics Board regarding conflicts of interest (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Denied claim ALLE23-303 for exceeding admin rule limits
- Denied claim OTHR23-305 for exceeding admin rule limits
- Denied claim CHAR22-0014 due to contribution
- Scheduled next meeting for June 13, 2023
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Board will review 50 emergency, 163 FME, and 79 standard compensation claims. Members will also discuss updates regarding a proposed Notice of Intent and address public comments concerning potential conflicts of interest and procedural errors.
- Review of 50 Emergency claims across parishes including Orleans, East Baton Rouge, and Calcasieu
- Review of 163 FME claims across parishes including Jefferson, Livingston, and St. Tammany
- Review of 79 Standard claims across parishes including Caddo, Orleans, and St. Charles
- Update on Proposed Notice of Intent regarding rule-making processes
- Discussion of public hearing comments alleging procedural errors and conflicts of interest
The Board approved 246 claims for victims' expenses, including funeral, medical, and relocation costs. Members also voted to amend the Notice of Intent, including updating expense caps and repealing the Forensic Medical Exam Fee Schedule.
- Approved 246 claim payments totaling $298,239.17
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship
- Repealed the Forensic Medical Exam Fee Schedule
- Removed the cap on ancillary expenses to a Forensic Medical Exam
- Limited relocation expenses to $5,000 per head of household
- Changed 'contents' to 'abode' regarding Catastrophic Property Loss
- Approved amended Notice of Intent with effective date of 5/1/23 for amended expense caps
- Approved request to seek an opinion from the Board of Ethics
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet on March 14, 2023, to process various claim types. The agenda includes reviewing emergency, FME, and standard applications, as well as late claim additions.
- Review of 32 Emergency claims
- Review of 164 FME claims
- Review of 54 Standard claims
- Approval of February 14, 2023, Board Meeting Minutes
The Board approved 212 claims totaling $244,139.14 for crime victims, including emergency awards and forensic exam payments. The Board also voted to seek an opinion from the Board of Ethics. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously.
- Approved 212 total claims totaling $244,139.14
- Approved 175 FME fund claims totaling $99,756.91
- Approved 37 JRI fund claims totaling $144,382.23
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Voted to seek an opinion from the Board of Ethics
- Denied claim LAFA23-0001 (Not a Compensable Expense)
- Denied claim OTHR23-302 (Exceeds Admin Rule Limits)
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Board will review and process various categories of compensation claims, including emergency, FME, and standard applications. The meeting also includes an update on proposed rule changes regarding notice of intent and public hearings.
- Review of 45 Emergency claims across multiple parishes
- Review of 242 FME claims across multiple parishes
- Review of 90 Standard claims across multiple parishes
- Update on proposed rule changes for Notice of Intent and Public Hearing
- Review of 1 Void/Reissue claim
The Board approved 319 claims totaling $409,885.26 for crime victims across multiple parishes. These payments cover funeral expenses, wages, medical costs, and forensic exams. The Board also waived repayment for emergency awards due to undue hardship.
- Approved 319 claims totaling $409,885.26
- Approved $162,929.13 for 233 FME fund claims
- Approved $246,956.13 for 86 JRI fund claims
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
- Denied claim ALLE22-306 as not a compensable expense
- Denied claim ORLE22-3019 due to payment by collateral source
- Denied claims OTHR22-300, OTHR22-301, OTHR23-300, OTHR23-3000, and OTHR23-301 for exceeding admin rule limits
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Board will meet to review new applications for reparations, including emergency, FME, and standard claims. The agenda also includes board officer elections and an update on form revisions.
- Review of 33 Emergency claims across various parishes
- Review of 87 FME claims across various parishes
- Review of 48 Standard claims across various parishes
- Election of Board Officers
- Update on form revisions
The board approved 118 claims for crime victim reparations, including emergency and forensic medical exams. The board also held officer elections and approved the previous meeting's minutes.
- Elected Judy Dupuy as Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Carla Shorty as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 118 claim payments totaling $171,719.39
- Confirmed emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved 80 FME fund claims totaling $54,791.05
- Approved 38 JRI fund claims totaling $116,928.34
- Limited public comments to three minutes (unanimous)