CA SB1324

Extends the California Victim Compensation Board's authority to reimburse outpatient psychiatric, psychological, and mental health counseling expenses for crime victims and derivative victims until January 1, 2019 (previously set to expire January 1, 2017).

Establishes reimbursement limits of up to $10,000 for direct victims and eligible derivative victims (surviving family members or primary caretakers of minor victims), and up to $5,000 for other derivative victims.

Authorizes reimbursement for violence peer counseling services provided by service organizations for victims of violent crime, with specific training and supervision requirements for violence peer counselors.

Allows the board to approve reimbursement exceeding standard limits for inpatient or extended outpatient counseling in cases involving dire or exceptional circumstances.

Sets maximum total award per victim or derivative victim at $35,000, with potential increase to $70,000 if federal funds are available.