Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:1831.2 – Definitions
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:1831.2
- Board: means the Crime Victims Reparations Board. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:1802
- Louisiana resident: means a person who maintained a place of permanent abode in this state at the time the crime was committed for which reparations are sought. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:1802
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Reparations: means payment of compensation in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter for pecuniary loss resulting from physical injury, death, or catastrophic property loss by reason of a crime enumerated in this Chapter. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:1802
As used in this Chapter:
(1) “Board” means the Crime Victims Reparations Board as provided in La. Rev. Stat. 46:1803.
(2) “Reparations” means payment of compensation in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter for loss resulting from death by reason of a crime enumerated in this Chapter.
(3) “Victim” means:
(a) Any person who suffers death as a result of a crime committed in this state and covered by this Chapter.
(b) A Louisiana resident who suffers death as a result of a crime described in La. Rev. Stat. 46:1831.4, except that the criminal act occurred outside of this state. In this Subparagraph, “Louisiana resident” means a person who maintained a place of permanent abode in this state at the time the crime was committed for which reparations are sought.
Acts 2023, No. 451, §2.
NOTE: Pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 46:1831.16, this Chapter will terminate Aug. 1, 2027.