CA SB655

Expands eligibility for victim compensation by eliminating requirements that victims cooperate with law enforcement or be denied based on their involvement in events leading to the crime, and removes restrictions on violent felony convicts receiving compensation.

Establishes acceptable forms of evidence to verify crimes occurred without police reports, including medical records, victim advocate statements, protective orders, and licensed medical professional statements.

Increases processing timelines from 90 to 30 days average and 180 to 60 days maximum for application approval/denial, with expanded communication requirements in multiple languages and delivery methods.

Raises relocation expense reimbursement limits from $3,418 to $7,500 and funeral/burial expenses from $12,818 to $20,000, and extends relocation eligibility to derivative victims.

Removes the board's authority to establish service limitations and request independent medical evaluations for mental health and counseling services, and extends the statute of limitations for judicial review from 30/60 days to 365 days.