Section 11.01. Description of the program.

 

(1)   Authority and purpose. This subchapter is promulgated pursuant to s. 949.02 , Stats., for the purpose of administering the awards for the victims of crimes program in Wisconsin which provides assistance to innocent victims of crimes and their families in order to ease their financial burdens.

(2)   Applicability. This subchapter applies to all persons who apply for financial assistance from the awards for the victims of crimes program and to all related matters, proceedings and hearings.

(3)   Administration. Chapter 949 , Stats. , and this subchapter shall be administered by a director appointed by the attorney general.

(4)   Service and filing. Papers and petitions required to be served upon, or filed with the department of justice, by this subchapter shall be served either in person or by mail and shall be addressed: Wisconsin Department of Justice, Office of Crime Victim Services, 17 West Main Street, Post Office Box 7951, Madison, WI 53707-7951. The papers and petitions are deemed served or filed when received by the department.

(5)   Definitions. In this subchapter:

(a) "Contested case" has the meaning specified in s. 227.01 (3) , Stats.

(b) "Crime" has the meaning specified in s. 949.01 (1) , Stats.

(c) "Department" has the meaning specified in s. 949.01 (1m) , Stats.

(d) "Dependent" has the meaning specified in s. 949.01 (2) , Stats.

(e) "Family member" has the meaning specified in s. 949.06 (1m) (a) , Stats.

(f) "Law enforcement agency" has the meaning specified in s. 949.01 (3) , Stats.

(g) "Medical treatment" has the meaning specified in s. 949.01 (4) , Stats.

(h) "Personal injury" has the meaning specified in s. 949.01 (5) , Stats.

(i) "Victim" has the meaning specified in s. 949.01 (6) , Stats.