Crime Victims Reparations Board public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board meets to review and act on 69 compensation claims under the Crime Victims Reparations Act. Eleven emergency awards and 51 standard claims will be considered, along with six late-addition claims and one void/reissue request. The board will also discuss the program’s governing statute.
- 11 emergency claims from Bossier, Caddo, Concordia, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, and Orleans parishes
- 51 standard claims from parishes including Acadia, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Lafayette, Orleans, and others
- 1 void/reissue claim from Orleans Parish (ORLE24-137)
- 6 late-addition claims from Caddo, Calcasieu, and Orleans parishes
- Discussion of the Crime Victims Reparations Act
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board meets to review 52 claims for compensation, including 16 emergency awards and 36 standard claims. The board will also discuss a request related to Case No. CALC25-0008 and review the Crime Victims Reparations Act.
- Review 16 emergency claims from Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, and Tangipahoa parishes
- Review 36 standard claims from 14 parishes including East Baton Rouge, Orleans, and Jefferson
- Discuss request for Case No. CALC25-0008
- Consider Crime Victims Reparations Act updates
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet to review and decide on 196 claims for compensation to crime victims. The agenda includes 52 emergency awards, 142 standard claims, and 2 void/reissue items, plus two appeals. The board will also approve minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting.
- 52 emergency awards from parishes including Acadia, Ascension, Caddo, Calcasieu, Concordia, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Livingston, Orleans, Sabine, St. James, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa
- 142 standard claims from parishes including Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Jefferson, Lafayette, Morehouse, Orleans, Ouachita, Rapides, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. John the Baptist, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Vermilion, Washington, and Webster
- 2 void/reissue claims from East Baton Rouge
- Appeals on agenda items #59 and #100
- Public comments accepted via email to [email protected]
The Board approved 124 claims for funeral, medical, relocation, and wage expenses. The total approved amount includes $368,024.78 from federal funds and $18,185.70 from state funds. The Board also voted to waive repayment of emergency awards due to undue hardship.
- Approved 124 claim payments totaling $386,210.48
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Denied claim CADD25-0005 ($1,300 for relocation) as applicant was not an eligible party
- Denied claim ORLE23-147 ($5,000 for funeral) due to involvement in illegal activity
- Denied claim LAFA24-0016 ($2,500 for crime scene cleanup) as applicant was not an eligible party
- Denied claim TANG25-002 ($120 for medical) as a duplicate application
- Scheduled next meeting for November 18, 2025
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Board will meet to review and decide on various crime victim reparations applications. The agenda includes emergency awards, standard claims, and appeals across multiple parishes.
- Review of 28 emergency award applications
- Review of 64 standard claim applications
- Review of 2 appeals (Agenda Items #32 and #46)
- Review of 1 void/reissue claim for East Baton Rouge (EBAT25-0089)
- Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
The September 16, 2025, meeting was cancelled because fewer than six board members attended. No official actions were taken due to the lack of a quorum.
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board will consider 87 claims, including 19 emergency awards and 67 standard claims, plus one void/reissue. The meeting will also include public comments and approval of previous minutes.
- 19 emergency claims from parishes including Ascension, Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Natchitoches, and Orleans
- 67 standard claims from parishes including Avoyelles, Jefferson, Lafayette, Orleans, Rapides, and St. Tammany
- One void/reissue claim from Lafayette Parish (claim #250105)
- Public comments accepted via email to [email protected]
The Board approved 56 payments for crime victims across multiple parishes, including emergency and standard claims. These awards cover funeral expenses, relocation, medical costs, and wages. The Board also waived repayment for emergency awards due to undue hardship.
- Approved 56 claim payments totaling $156,198.48
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Denied claim JEFF25-015 for funeral expenses due to involvement in illegal activity
- Denied claim LAFA24-0032 for funeral expenses as a non-compensable vehicle accident
- Denied claim ORLE23-1391 for medical expenses due to an ineligible application
- Denied claim RICH25-001 because the crime was not substantiated
- Scheduled next meeting for September 16, 2025
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board will consider 62 total claims, including 13 emergency awards, 3 appeals, 1 standard mental health claim, and 48 standard claims. The board will also review and approve minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2025.
- 13 emergency claims from Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, and Orleans parishes
- 3 appeals (items #42, 59, 61) from Orleans, Terrebonne, and Washington parishes
- 1 standard mental health claim (item #55) from St. Charles parish
- 48 standard claims from multiple parishes including Orleans, Jefferson, and Calcasieu
- 1 void/reissue claim (item #62) from Ouachita parish
The Board approved 42 reparation payments for crime victims across multiple parishes, including funeral, medical, and wage expenses. The Board also confirmed emergency awards and waived repayments due to undue hardship. Several claims were denied based on contribution, illegal activity, or unsubstantiated crimes.
- Approved 42 claims totaling $124,564.57 (unanimous)
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayments due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved $15,000 payment for catastrophic property (Claim EBAT25-0020)
- Approved $700 mental health reimbursement for Claim ORLE25-006 (unanimous)
- Denied funeral payment of $5,890.48 for Claim EBAT25-0036
- Denied funeral payment of $4,882.61 for Claim WASH24-004 due to illegal activity
- Denied Claim ORLE25-1076 as crime was not substantiated
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board will consider 86 claims, including 28 emergency awards and 55 standard claims, plus 3 void/reissue items. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.
- 28 emergency award claims from parishes including Avoyelles, Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Orleans, St. Martin, and Vermilion
- 55 standard claims, with the largest number from Orleans Parish (26 claims)
- 3 void/reissue claims from Avoyelles, East Baton Rouge, and Orleans
- Public comments accepted via email to [email protected]
The Board approved 53 payments for crime victims across multiple parishes, covering funeral, medical, wage, and relocation expenses. The board also waived repayment for emergency awards due to undue hardship. Three claims were denied or marked unable to process.
- Approved 53 claims totaling $121,230.91 (unanimous)
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Denied claim IBER25-004 for funeral expenses
- Denied claim ORLE24-176 for support
- Denied claim WASH24-004 for funeral expenses
- Approved late addition of Claim No. EBAT25-0031 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Board will meet to review and decide on 100 different reparation claims. These include emergency awards, standard claims, mental health claims, and void/reissue requests.
- Review of 36 emergency award applications
- Review of 61 standard claims
- Review of mental health standard claims (Items 42, 47, 90-91)
- Review of 3 void/reissue claims
- Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
The board approved 62 claims for funeral, medical, wage, and relocation expenses across multiple parishes. The board also voted to waive repayment of emergency awards due to undue hardship. One motion to approve claims TANG24-015 was passed with a 50% reduction.
- Approved 62 payments totaling $135,182.40
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved claims TANG24-015 with a 50% reduction (7-1)
- Denied $42.88 medical mileage payment for claim EBAT25-0013
- Denied $5,012.18 funeral payment for claim JEFF25-0001
- Closed claims ORLE20-251 and TANG24-016 as unable to process
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet on April 8, 2025, to review and vote on 78 claims for compensation, including 25 emergency awards, 41 standard claims, and 12 late additions. The board will also consider one item of other business (ORLE25-1015) and approve minutes from the March 11 meeting.
- 25 emergency award claims from parishes including Beauregard, Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Jefferson, Orleans, and Pointe Coupee
- 41 standard claims, including one mental health claim (Item #49, Lafayette)
- 12 late addition claims from East Baton Rouge, Orleans, Red River, Union, and Vermilion parishes
- Other business item ORLE25-1015 to be discussed
- Next meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the same location
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Board will meet to process various categories of victim compensation, including emergency awards, standard claims, and appeals. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding policies for funeral and burial expense claims.
- Review of 20 emergency award applications across multiple parishes
- Review of 62 standard claims
- Review of 1 appeal (Agenda Item #77)
- Discussion on policies for funeral and burial expense claims
- Processing of 2 void/reissue claims and 20 late addition claims
The board approved 77 payments totaling $203,925.13 for funeral, medical, wage, and relocation expenses. The board also voted to streamline the application process for claims originating from the New Orleans Police Department. Current funeral burial expense policies remain in place.
- Approved 77 claims totaling $203,925.13
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved direct submission of NOPD applications to the CVR Board Office (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Denied claim ASCE24-013 (Non-Compensable Vehicle Accdt)
- Denied claim EBAT24-0160 (Crime not substantiated)
- Denied claim OUAC24-017 (Involved in Illegal Activity)
- Denied claim ORLE24-610 (Applicant not an eligible party)
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet to review and decide on various victim reparation applications. The board will consider emergency awards, standard claims, and mental health claims across multiple parishes.
- Review of 44 emergency award applications
- Review of 26 standard claims
- Review of mental health standard claims for items #46, 67-69, 79, and 89
- Processing of 2 void/reissue claims
- Review of 35 late addition claims
The Board approved 65 claims for crime victims, including emergency and standard awards for funeral expenses, wages, and medical care. The Board also waived repayment for emergency awards due to undue hardship and waived a death certificate requirement for one specific claim.
- Approved 65 claims totaling $214,114.40
- Approved emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship
- Waived death certificate requirement for claim ORLE25-1005/251091
- Approved claim EBAT24-0064/242205 as a late addition
- Denied claim LAFA23-0012 based on contribution
- Denied claim TERR24-010 based on contribution
- Denied claim ORLE24-049 for support due to no pecuniary loss
- Approved previous meeting minutes
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board will consider 56 claims for compensation, including 26 emergency awards for victims in Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, and Plaquemines parishes. The board will also discuss emergency policies for mass casualty events and review minutes from the December 2024 meeting.
- 26 emergency claims from Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, and Plaquemines parishes
- 13 standard claims, including mental health claims from Calcasieu and St. Charles parishes
- 2 void/reissue claims for East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes
- 15 late-addition claims from Iberia, Iberville, Lafayette, Orleans, Rapides, and St. Martin parishes
- Discussion of emergency policies for mass casualty events
The Board approved 33 payments for crime victims, including emergency awards and standard claims for funeral, medical, and wage expenses. The Board also updated policies for Mass Casualty Events to allow newspaper articles or coroner's reports in place of death certificates.
- Approved 33 claims totaling $128,358.76
- Confirmed emergency awards and waived repayment due to undue hardship (unanimous)
- Approved funeral, medical, and wage payments across multiple parishes
- Agreed to accept newspaper articles for homicides and Coroner's Reports in place of death certificates for Mass Casualty Events
- Approved late addition claims ORLE25-005 and ORLE25-051 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)