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NC S272
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds charitable donations and medical provider charity care write-offs as collateral sources that reduce crime victims compensation awards, regardless of whether the donation is later rescinded.
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Limits dependent's economic loss compensation to a 26-week period from the date of injury, with a maximum of $300 per week.
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Expands confidentiality protections for crime victims compensation records to include all personal information and claim disposition details, except total award amounts.
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Changes Attorney General's request to suspend crime victims compensation proceedings from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall").
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Establishes that State Bar disciplinary records, Grievance Committee materials, Trust Accounting Supervisory Program records, and Lawyer Assistance Program documents are not public records, except when admitted as evidence in hearings or court proceedings.
Legislative Description
Victims' Compensation Law Changes.-AB
Last Action
Ch. SL 2011-267
6/23/2011