The rights to compensation created under the Nebraska Crime Victim’s Reparations Act are personal and shall not survive the death of a victim or dependent entitled to them, except that if the death occurs after an application for compensation has been filed with the committee the proceeding shall not abate, but may be continued by the legal representative of the decedent‘s estate.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-1831

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.