Any person who has been injured as a result of a "criminal act" as herein defined on or after January 1, 1972 up to July 1, 1974, who would otherwise be eligible for benefits under this chapter, may for a period of ninety days from July 1, 1974, file a claim for benefits with the department on a form provided by the department. The department shall investigate and review such claims, and, within two hundred ten days of July 1, 1974, shall report to the governor its findings and recommendations as to such claims, along with a statement as to what special legislative relief, if any, the department recommends should be provided.
RCW 7.68.160
Claims of persons injured prior to effective date.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 87 Wash. 2d 145 - Haddenham v. State (1976)
Most recently applied in 87 Wash. 2d 145 - Haddenham v. State (May 1976)
1986 c 158 s 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 122 s 16.
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