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.

NOTES:

Effective date1973 1st ex.s. c 122: See RCW 7.68.900 and note following.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 7.68.160

  • Department: means the department of labor and industries. See Washington Code 7.68.020
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080