6504-S2.E AMH CODY WALK 115

E2SSB 6504 - H AMD TO COMM AMD (H5398.1 1484)

By Representative Cody

ADOPTED 3/05/2010

    On page 6, after line 13 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

    "(19) A victim is not eligible for benefits under this act if such victim:

(a) Has been convicted of a felony offense within five years preceding the criminal act for which they are applying where the felony offense is a violent offense under RCW 9.94A.030 or a crime against persons under 9.94A.411, or is convicted of such a felony offense after applying; and

(b) Has not completely satisfied all legal financial obligations owed prior to applying for benefits."

EFFECT:  Prohibits a person from being eligible for crime victims compensation benefits if the person has been convicted of a current or prior felony offense (within the last 5 years) that is violent felony offense or a crime against persons. Also prohibits such person from being eligible for crime victims compensation if the person has not completely satisfied paying any legal financial obligations that may be owed.

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