1870 Victim Compensation/Government Claims Bd
Program Descriptions

11 CITIZENS INDEMNIFICATION

This program reimburses certain expenses of victims of crime in California who are injured or threatened with injury and suffer financial hardship as a direct result of a violent crime. The victim of a qualifying crime, and eligible family members, may file a claim with the VCGCB for program benefits.

12 REVENUE RECOVERY DIVISION

This program serves victims of crime in California by maintaining the fiscal stability of the Restitution Fund through the recovery of monies owed from restitution fines and orders. The Division's primary emphasis is to educate the criminal justice community (the judiciary, district attorneys, chief probation officers, and court administrators) on the importance of the consistent imposition and collection of restitution fines and orders. The program also partners with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Franchise Tax Board, and the Attorney General's Office on restitution-related activities.

31 CIVIL CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE

This program receives, investigates, and processes claims for money or damages filed against the state.

41 CITIZENS BENEFITING THE PUBLIC

This program reimburses persons for certain expenses who sustained injury or losses as a result of a direct action that benefited the public, such as the prevention of a crime or a rescue of a person in immediate danger of injury or death (Good Samaritans).

51.01 ADMINISTRATION

This program provides support and direction to VCGCB staff in response to the program goals established by the governing board; serves as liaison between the Legislature and the VCGCB; provides legal, personnel, budget, legislative, audit, information systems, and business services to all programs under the VCGCB's jurisdiction; and acts on behalf of the governing board as specifically delegated.

71 COUNTIES' SPECIAL ELECTION REIMBURSEMENTS

This program provides reimbursement for expenses authorized and necessarily incurred in conducting special elections proclaimed by the Governor to fill a legislative vacancy at the federal or state level.