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Repayment of Compensation
 


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If a victim receives an award of victims compensation, the victim must notify the Director or the Registrar of Victims Services of any money later received from other sources for the injuries, losses and expenses taken into account in the award. The Director or Registrar may then make a demand for the repayment of the amount of the Tribunal award that overlaps with the subsequent payment.

Examples:

  • when a victim makes a private agreement with the offender for the payment of compensation or;
  • when a victim takes out civil proceedings against the offender or a third party for the same injuries, losses and expenses considered in the victims compensation award.

Relevant Legislation:

Section 34, Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996

Rule 13, Victims Compensation Rule 1997

Victims Compensation Rule 1988 (not available on-line)

Civil Proceedings

If a victim takes out civil proceedings, they should advise the Tribunal Registry of this and keep the Registry informed of any developments, including proposals for settlement.

Relevant Legislation

Section 43(3), Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996

Section 28(3), Victims Compensation Act 1987 (not available on-line)

Further Information

Further information can be obtained from the Tribunal Registry at the Victims Compensation Tribunal. Click here for the contact details of the Victims Compensation Tribunal.

Finding a Solicitor

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most recently updated 9 January 2002