Extends the time limit for filing claims with the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission from one to two years.

This bill amends the Alabama Code to extend the time limit for filing claims with the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission from one year to two years after the injury or death. The commission retains the authority to reconsider awards and may deny, withdraw, or reduce awards if the claimant has not cooperated with law enforcement. Compensation may be diminished if the victim's economic loss is recouped from collateral sources or if the victim shares responsibility for the injury or death.

Extends the time limit for filing claims with the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission from one to two years.

This bill amends the Alabama Code to extend the time limit for filing claims with the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission from one year to two years after the injury or death. The commission retains the authority to reconsider awards and may deny, withdraw, or reduce awards if the claimant has not cooperated with law enforcement. Compensation may be diminished if the victim's economic loss is recouped from collateral sources or if the victim shares responsibility for the injury or death.