Modifies provisions for state funds compensating injured persons in Missouri.
This bill modifies provisions relating to state funds compensating certain injured persons in Missouri. It establishes the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund and the Tort Victims' Compensation Fund. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for claimants, the process for filing claims, and the procedures for determining compensation amounts. It also specifies the distribution of funds collected from court proceedings and the payment of compensation to eligible claimants. The bill includes provisions for the enforcement of liens, the payment of attorney's fees, and the audit of funds.
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