Oregon Statutes 147.165 – Payment of awards; awards to minors and incompetents
(1) The award made under ORS § 147.005 to 147.367 shall be paid in a manner determined by the Department of Justice. Payment for medical, hospital and funeral expenses may be made directly to the service providers.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 147.165
- Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) Where a person eligible to receive an award under ORS § 147.005 to 147.367 is a person under the age of 18 years or an incompetent, the award may be paid to a relative, guardian or attorney of such person on behalf of and for the benefit of such person. In such case the payee shall:
(a) File an annual accounting of the award with the department; and
(b) Take such other action as the department shall determine is necessary and appropriate for the benefit of the beneficiary of the award.
(3) A person who is incarcerated is not eligible for payments for loss of earnings for the period of incarceration.
(4) Payment of claims is subject to availability of funds for victim compensation awards as provided in the department budget approved by the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board. [1977 c.376 § 16; 1987 c.770 § 6; 1991 c.862 § 7; 2012 c.81 § 12]
[Amended by 1973 c.836 § 126; renumbered 133.813]
[Amended by 1973 c.836 § 127; renumbered 133.815]
[Renumbered 133.817]
[Renumbered 133.823]
(Administrative Provisions)