Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “claimant” means any of the following individuals filing an application for assistance under this chapter:

(1) A victim.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-1

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • victim: means an individual who suffers bodily injury or death as a result of a violent crime. See Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-7
(2) A surviving spouse of a victim.

(3) A legal dependent of a victim.

(4) A family member of a victim.

(5) A personal representative of a victim.

As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.98-2022, SEC.1.