Vermont § 5355 - Approval or rejection of application
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5355 — Approval or rejection of application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5355. Approval or rejection of application
- (a) After review of the evidence relevant to the application for compensation, the Board
shall approve the application if a preponderance of the evidence shows that as a direct
result of the crime an injury occurred that resulted in a pecuniary loss to the victim
or the dependent. (b) An application for assistance shall be denied if any of the following apply: (1) The application was not made within the period of time permitted for commencing prosecution
of the crime. The Board may extend the time for filing for good cause shown. (2) The victim violated a criminal law of this State that caused or contributed to the
victim’s injuries or death. (c) If the Board intends to deny an application, the Board shall send the applicant written
notice of the decision personally or by certified mail. The notice shall include
a statement of the reasons for the action and shall advise the applicant that the
applicant may file a petition with the Board for review of its preliminary decision
within 30 days of the date on which the notice is mailed. After the hearing, the
Board shall affirm or reverse the preliminary denial, explaining the reasons therefor
in writing. (d) The decision of the Board shall be final. (Added 1989, No. 214 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1991, No. 107, § 4.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5355
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5355 cover?
Section 5355 ("Approval or rejection of application") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 5355?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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